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Britpop was one of those scenes where virtually none of the acts associated with it particularly relished the label, and in most cases actively rejected it. And of all the bands who rose to fame around that time, Pulp probably sat most uncomfortably of all under that banner. A band of misfits, fronted by the … Continue reading Pulp – More (2025) – Album Review
Take a deep dive into Feed Me Weird Things, the debut album from Squarepusher (aka Tom Jenkinson), released in 1996 on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex label. Check out my video review
Despite their efforts to not be taken seriously, it’s obvious Viagra Boys are a deeply thoughtful and creative band. And they're intent on skewering everything and everyone in our bewildering topsy-turvy world, including most of all it seems, themselves. Continue Reading
For Melancholy Brunettes is a more downbeat and reflective affair than its jubilant predecessor. But if anything, it’s an even more impressive accomplishment; an artful and complex record of interlocking layers and references that only reveals its rewards gradually.
Usually releasing a blend of glitch, IDM and various urban styles under her own name, Whatever the Weather is an outlet for Loraine James’ more ambient leaning work.
A true labyrinth of an album, Drukqs is a journey that might take you into the depths of your own psyche.
A rundown my top albums of 2024, in no particular order. Even more electronic music than usual this year, plus some excellent guitar/rock albums. Expect to find Four Tet, The Smile, Actress, Floating Points, Mercury Rev and many more
Probably the most famous 'unofficial' Aphex Twin collection, Melodies from Mars has never seen an official release, despite the mp3s being in circulation for years.
The Hangable Auto Bulb EP finds Aphex Twin at a new juncture, where technology opened new avenues of experimentation.
The elusive fifth instalment in the Analogue Bubblebath series, which never saw the light of day with an official release.
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