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Four Tet (or Kieran Hebden to his mum and dad) is a man you might not have heard of, but probably should have. He’s been quietly remixing songs for the likes of Aphex Twin and Bloc Party, worki
Since music was music there has been the concept album; an album revolving around a specific theme/idea. And most notable examples hail from the rock genre. With classic bands like The Beatles a
The shade of summer shimmered off of Chad Bundick’s honey tinted spectacles while he coyly mused over his future releases. As his respected pseudonym, Toro y Moi has been fluttering across the glo
Based solely on their name, Driver Drive Faster, and the knowledge that they are from Manchester, when you put Open House, the band’s debut album on you expect some ballsy guitar rock that isn’t ve
Guitarist Ole Øvstedal and vocalist Ragnar Vikse formed Spirits Of The Dead in 2007. I’ll be honest, I’m thinking it too – there are a couple of names! When hearing that such striking and dignifi
In the early to mid naughties, Sikth emerged from the UK’s post-nu metal scene, wowing everyone who encountered their brand of technical yet heartfelt noise. They single handedly made the art
Band/Artist: Son Lux Release: We Are Rising Rating: 90% Label: Anticon
After spending four years making his debut album At War With Walls And Mazes Son Lux took on a rather different challenge for his sophomore record We Are Rising. After being asked to take on t
I’ve previously talked about bands that have appeared as if from nowhere, like Black Veil Brides, for instance. But here we have a band that literally has appeared as if from nowhere. This time la
It doesn’t seem very long that 30 Seconds To Mars have been strolling through the ranks of the music industry. But what I didn’t realise is that the Los Angeles band have been knocking round sin
More features than you can throw a small stick at. Here are some of the best pieces up on AltSounds.com...
What feature? The Lowdown: Steve Klein of New Found Glory
Huh? Cardiff Solus Bar 18th August
Before New Found Glory’s epic sets at the Reading and Leeds festivals I sat down with guitarist Steve Klein of New Found Glory, where we talked about the new record, WWE, shitting in bags on the to
What feature? The Lowdown: Every Avenue
Huh? This week AltSounds caught up with lead vocalist and pianist David Strauchman of Michigan rockers Every Avenue, after the release of their latest album Bad Habits. It's been a busy year for Eve
What feature? The Lowdown: Sneaky Sound System
Huh? Powerhouse singer Miss Connie Mitchell and producer extraordinaire Black Angus McDonald have been working on their imminent third collection, From Here To Anywhere, since 2009. The pair wrote all
What feature? File-o-Facts: Betsy Bitch
Huh? "Sparkly midriff tops that show off my best assets". Find out a little more info on this artists with our AltSounds profile.
What feature? The Lowdown: Jay Harren - founder of Downtime Huh? Founded by music industry professional, Jay Harren, Downtime is a simple way to connect an artist with causes they believe in and want to support while on or off the road. From years of experien
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