Album of the Week! Gilla Band – The Early Years EP (Staff Review) It might not be a brand-new release from Ireland’s premier noise-rock outfit, but the 10th anniversary reissue of their 2015 compilation The Early Years EP is certainly worth celebrating. Long out of print, this reissue gives fans who missed it the first […]
Genesis recorded live at The Lyceum Ballroom, London, 1980 – this is a deluxe 3-LP edition mastered from the best available FM off air sources and produced in a heavyweight sleeve, with contemporary artwork and visuals from the era And if that wasn’t enough, this edition contains a faithful reproduction of the tour program from […]
With the departure of guitarist Steve Hackett in 1977, Genesis were reduced to a trio, yet with their ninth studio album, ‘And Then There Were Three’, Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford continued to expand the scope of what the group could achieve. Released as the album’s lead single, the classic “Follow You Follow […]
Nashville’s Jess Kerber first picked up a guitar at the age of 12, and her precocious drive to experiment with different tunings and picking styles – influenced by kindred spirits like Joni Mitchell and Susan Tedeschi – led to the development of a unique sonic palette and authentic, personal approach to songwriting. Inspired equally by […]
Performance Audio 40i with QED Solid Complementary Conductor™ Technology Performance Audio 40i builds on the strengths of the original Performance Audio 40, and delivers an even more enjoyable and convincing sound – without affecting its prodigious value for money. Using the principles laid down in its industry-defining Genesis Report, as well as some startlingly original technology (including the ground-breaking Solid Complementary Conductors)
From their genesis as members of the Venus club in-house band in the early 70s, Hailu Mergia and the Walias Band were at the forefront of the musical revolution during an era where modern instruments and foreign styles superseded the traditional fare to become the staple sound of Ethiopia. No one would argue that the […]
1. Savanne 2. Lobbo 3. Diarabi 4. Tongo Barra SIDE B: 1. Tamalla 2. Mahine Me 3. Ali Hala Abada 4. Alakarra Ali Farka Touré trekked the world, bringing his beloved Malian music to the masses. Dubbed “the African John Lee Hooker,” one could hear strong connections between the two; both employed a bluesy style […]
Throbbing Gristle release Live at the Volksbühne, Berlin, New Years Eve, 2005, via Mute. This release, previously featured in the TG Berlin box set and available on vinyl for the first time, captures Throbbing Gristles unforgettable New Year’s Eve performance, part of a specially curated series of live events held at the Volksbühne, Berlin in […]
This first-ever vinyl reissue, remastered from the original analog tapes, includes a gatefold jacket and inner sleeve with restored, new, and alternate art and photos by Terry and Jo Harvey Allen; an insert with lyrics, original notes, and Terry’s letter to H.C. Westermann about the songs; and a high-res download code. Deluxe CD edition features […]
Genesis is a unique case in the world of popular music, as it began its career as a cult band and despite losing its lead singer, the charismatic Peter Gabriel, they moved on with then drummer Phil Collins as front man, shich brought them massive and unexpected success in the 80s. In this chapter of […]
