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In Search Of Captain Starlight: An Interview With Woolfy vs. Projections.

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Woolfy vs. Projections create strange, ethereal music composed of the type of sounds that would be a treat for any set of ears. Over the last few years the duo of Simon James and Dan Hastie have released a string of rich, emotional house music tracks which are so sun-kissed they positively glow. Their brand-new album ›Stations‹ hits the shops on the 21st August via esteemed slo-mo disco purveyors ›Permanent Vacation‹ and sees the band reach a creative peak. By JOHN BITTLES

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The man who loved only music: New singles reviewed

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Even though I gave up clubbing a few years ago, I am constantly amazed at how quality dance music can still move me as much as it does. A good bassline, a swirl of 303s or a fathoms-deep groove is all I need to be taken back to the joys of a darkened floor. By JOHN BITTLES

House Grooves And Lonely Souls: ›Debut‹ by Björk

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world To claim that Debut by Björk is a classic is somewhat underselling the effect it had on a generation of teens upon its release. The album came out in 1993, a year when the house revolution was in full swing, and bands such as The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays and Primal Scream had successfully merged baggy beats with funk-strewn guitar grooves. In short, if you were a music fan, it was an unbelievable time to be alive. By JOHN BITTLES

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A Different Kind Of Racket: June/July’s New Albums Reviewed

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world I was watching Wimbledon the other day when I came to the startling realisation that tennis is boring. Hoping that all it might need was a good soundtrack, I reduced the volume on the telly, replacing it with the morose musings of Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain. Much Better! Experiencing yet another epiphany I turned the TV off altogether, allowing the Reid brothers the attention they fully deserve. By JOHN BITTLES

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

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

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A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night With Her Headphones On: June’s New Singles Part 2.

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Just in time for the sanitised hedonism of Ibiza, May and June have brought a slew of turgid house ‚bangers‘ that are so tired and uninspiring they make the decision to insert red hot pokers into both your ears seem like an extremely good idea. Yet, trust me when I tell you that there is some wonderful music out there. To prove the point this follow-up to last weeks article highlights some more amazing singles and EPs, from the likes of Robag Wruhme, Gardens Of God. Felix

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A Girl walks home alone at night with her headphones on: June’s New Singles Part 1.

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world After watching the above movie I was feeling a little traumatised, so I decided to keep my mind off vampiric women by immersing myself within the world of new singles and EPs. Luckily, there have been a string of fantastic new releases this month that are so good they, temporarily at least, proved a welcome respite from shivering in a lighted room wondering if she was going to come for this »bad boy«. By JOHN BITTLES

In praise of dumb flesh: May new albums reviewed. Part 2

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Like Batman in drag, the second part of May’s new albums round-up has more than its fair share of surprises. While none of the LPs reviewed here will be donning a mask to fight crime tonight, or be wearing their pants and trousers the wrong way round, they will keep the world safe from tired, formulaic sounds. By JOHN BITTLES

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In praise of dumb flesh: May new albums reviewed. Part 1

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world After what felt like the drought of all droughts May has produced a wave of killer releases that stir both heart and soul. While previous months have seen this writer retreat into the nostalgic warmth of late 70s post-punk and mid 90s trip hop, May has convinced me to come out of my self-imposed exile and embrace the joys of the new with glee. By JOHN BITTLES

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Let the good times be never ending: The Charlatans live in Belfast.

Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world I had a bad toothache! After rain the likes of which hadn’t been seen since Noah decided to build a boat, I was soaked to the bone. Oh, and I am also a notorious misery guts! On first appearances the signs for a fab night on a wet and windy Saturday evening didn’t seem good. By JOHN BITTLES

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