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Underworld – Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future: Album review

John Bittles — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 00:47:07 +0000

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world After almost three decades in the music business electronic duo Underworld have been reasonably quiet of late. Yet, even though there has been no new Underworld material in the last six years, neither of the duo have been sitting around twiddling their thumbs. Vocalist Karl Hyde has released a pair of albums with ambient icon Brian Eno as well as his debut solo LP Edgeland. Rick Smith, meanwhile has scored both Danny Boyle’s acclaimed Frankenstein production and the film Trance. Together they also directed the music for

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Sweet Beats And Christmas Cheer: December New Album Reviews

John Bittles — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 00:26:49 +0000

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world With the temperature getting colder and snow in the air, what is better than gathering the family around the fire and listening to some tunes? Dad wants the Beatles, Mum Take That, while the kids demand One Direction and Thirty Seconds To Mars. But what you need is something all the family can enjoy! By JOHN BITTLES Luckily this December brings a stream of releases that could even put a smile on Granny’s grouchy old face. We have the alien art-house visions of Arca, the sub-aquatic warmth

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Dreaming Of The Apocalypse Girl: June’s New Albums Pt. One.

John Bittles — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 02:45:29 +0000

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world There is a curious, yet electrifying mix of light and dark in this month’s new album releases! For every piece of sunny Balearic brilliance there is an angry scream into the night. For every slice of languid chill-out there is a funky guitar lick, or a hammering techno beat. All of which makes June a fantastic time to own a working pair of ears. By JOHN BITTLES Among the top new albums reviewed this week are the return of ambient pioneers The Orb, the thrilling indie rock

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