Music | Bittles‘ Magazine To say that there is some great music out this month is like saying that Jeremy Kyle is a bit of a twat, (if you don’t know who this guy is, then lucky you). There are fantastic new albums by the legendary Marc Almond, sublime bass pressure from Scuba, Pearson Sound and Also, funky-assed trip-hop from Romare, spectral folk from Marika Hackman, lush house from Vincent Floyd, and so much more. By JOHN BITTLES
Musik | Bob Dylan: Shadows In The Night / Grandjean: Together Bob Dylan: seine Hoheit präsentiert ›Shadows In The Night‹ mit gelassener und selbstsicherer Lebens- und Musikererfahrung. Und Grandjean mit ›Together‹ einen mehr oder weniger gelungenen Versuch? Neue Platten – gehört von TINA KAROLINA STAUNER
Bittles‘ Magazine | Interview Kevin McKay might not know this, but he was partly responsible for instilling my love of deep house. In the early to mid 90s a string of record labels such as Soma, Junior Boys Own, Guerilla and Stress brought out a stream of music that sounded like the best thing you had ever heard. At the very forefront of this house renaissance was Kevin’s Muzique Tropique and later Glasgow Underground labels which, between them, released numerous tracks which sent shivers up and down the spine. By JOHN BITTLES
Bittles‘ Magazine | Interview with Ghost Culture Ghost Culture is something of an enigma! Sitting proudly in the margins which exist between the worlds of introspective indie, futuristic R&B and dance floor delirium his sound is instantly recognisable, yet impossible to categorize. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles‘ Magazine I am moving house this month, and have thus gone a little bit insane. But since I have always believed that all great art needs a mixture of talent, madness, depression, anger and despair I’m attempting to put all the stress and emotional turmoil to good use by writing a story about a cowboy rat, (he’s called Bradley Scott, and he doesn’t like ketchup, shampoo commercials, or people who make fun of his hat). By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles‘ Magazine As part of my New Year’s resolutions I was going to give up listening to music, and take up dog-walking instead. Then I realised that I didn’t actually have a dog. And the cat rather unhelpfully refuses to be walked, claiming to be too embarrassed to be seen with me in public. So, a little sheepishly I have immersed myself back within the forgiving world of rhythmic sound. By JOHN BITTLES
Musik | Bittles‘ Magazine Sinking by The Aloof is one of those albums that stick with you throughout your life and it never fails to hit the spot no matter where you are or how you feel. Released in 1996 on EastWest Records the LP saw the five-piece move away from their progressive house beginnings to incorporate a more soulful, almost trip hop feel into their sound. Best remembered for the stunning string sequences and melancholy vocals of One Night Stand, Sinking should be considered one of the great pieces of music of our times. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles‘ Magazine Some people say that there is no good music released in January and early February. But, as we all know, some people talk shit! It is true that no one is bothering to tour, and hot new releases are thin on the ground. Yet, there is still some wonderful music out there to be found. By JOHN BITTLES
Bittles‘ Magazine | Interview: Mars needs women Every so often a band comes along that breathes new life into that tired old world we know as rock n’ roll. Last year it was Royal Blood bringing back the good old guitar riff. In 2015 the name to be noting is none other than Mars Needs Women. The trio are made up of three rock heroes who are introducing some much needed spontaneity, enthusiasm and, most importantly, fun into our lives, creating a sound that kicks sand in the face of those who say they are sick of guitars. Sounding as
Musik | Sylvie Courvoisier, Mark Feldman: ›Birdies For Lulu‹ ›Birdies For Lulu‹ – Sylvie Courvoisier und Mark Feldman präsentieren sich präzise und fantasievoll, swingend und witzig. Von TINA KAROLINA STAUNER
