Man Forever - Ryonen

Well my 'pretentious- siren' started sounding straight away, but this kept me hooked...

It's sort of drum-drone? Other tracks aren't. Touches of NY minimalism, Shogun Kunitoki, Terry Riley, Subotnick, Kosmische and Glen Branca also detected. Definitely needs further investigation.

The new album 'Ryonen' is just out on Thrill Jockey

and there is an album launch party at Le Poisson Rouge (Bleeker St NY) Monday April 21st.

Guardian Alien - See the World Given to a One Love Entity

If Gong had come out of the Bay Area thrash scene of the 80's, rather than the psych scene of the 60's, they might sound like this. The drummer is a MONSTER. This is also an absolute headfuck of a video - put it on 'full screen' for maximum meltdown

It is the title track from their 2012 debut but the new album 'Spiritual Emergency' is out 27.01.14 and I cannot wait. Full Euro Tour to follow as well.
 

The Body - Shrouded

Killer Vid from them

Ha ha. Their Christs, Redeemers album came out last year on Thrill Jockey, supported by some great vids - all of which you'll find posted here. At first it sounds like Beeker (from the Muppet Show) making a DOOM album. Then it starts to get under your skin more... 

that, clearly, isn't Beeker! Anyway they take a more 'industrial' route in being disturbing, rather than the ultra-heavy murk of DOOM.

They are playing Roadburn 11th April, and it looks like a Euro Tour will take place around then as well. Dates tba

 

Oozing Wound - Call Your Guy

Another hilarious vid from these wags



and remember folks, please rock irresponsibly

Retrash is out now on Thrill Jockey and US tour dates-

10/24/2013 - Chicago, IL - The Empty Bottle w/ The Body, Running, Toupee
10/25/2013 - Indianapolis, IN - Heaven's Gate w/ Ex-Cult
10/26/2013- Columbus, OH - The Summit w/ The Body, Beneath Oblivion
10/27/2013 - Cleveland, OH - Now That's Class w/ Born Wrong
10/28/2013 - Pittsburgh, PA - Gooski's w/ Drug Lust
10/29/2013 - Philadelphia, PA - Silk City w/ Usti Waya
10/30/2013 - Brooklyn, NY - Death by Audio w/ The Dreebs, Pop 1280, Sediment Club
11/1/2013 - Worcester, MA - Collective a Go Go w/ The Dreebs
11/2/2013 - Boston, MA - J.P. Drive-In w/ The Dreebs
11/3/2013 - Brooklyn, NY - Secret Project Robot w/ Guardian Alien, Skimask, Child Abuse
11/4/2013 - Baltimore, MD - Floristree w/ WUME
11/7/2013 - St. Louis, MO - Blank Space
11/9/2013 - Chicago, IL - Club Rectum : Varnish Festival w/ Raspberry Bulbs

 

White Hills Gnod Tesla Tapes

Don't forget White Hills hit UK next week with the excellent Gnod comin' along for the ride-

 

Mon Oct 21st Manchester, UK - Deaf Institute - ticket link w/ support from GNOD

Tue Oct 22nd London, UK - The Borderline - ticket link w/ support from GNOD

 

Gnod have also released some great new music on their Tesla Tapes imprint this very month (where that killer Nighthammer tape came from? Hear my show 10.07.13 for their awesome 30 Day Hex)

 

The Body - Christs, Redeemers, (Thrill Jockey)

The album is out now. In the absence of Religion....

UPDATE European Tour Dates announced

Wed April 23rd Manchester, UK - Roadhouse w/ support from Arabrot, Esoteric Youth, Trojanhorse - tickets 


Thu April 24th Bournemouth, UK - The Winchester w/ support from Teef, The Mylar Blackout, Chuter - tickets
Fri April 25th Bristol, UK -  Church of St Thomas the Martyr w/ support from Hey Colossus and Arabrot - tickets
Sat April 26th London, UK - The Underworld @ Desert Fest w/ Dragged Into Sunlight, Arabrot - tickets 
Sun April 27th Antwerp, Belgium - Kavka - tickets
Mon April 28th Koln, Germany - Sonic Ballroom - tickets
Tue April 29th Esslingen, Germany - Komma - tickets
Wed April 30th Weikersheim, Germany - Club W71 - tickets
Thu May 1st Nurnberg, Germany - K4 - tickets
Fri May 2nd Berlin, Germany - Jagerklause - tickets
Sat May 3rd Copenhagen, Denmark - Heavy Days in Doomtown Festival - tickets
Sun May 4th Aalborg, Denmark - 1000Fryd - tickets