Industrial
Interview: John Fryer/Black Needle Noise
Well, John Fryer doesn’t need much of an introduction! A living legend in alternative music, an aknowledged producer since the 80’s in 4AD, Rough Trade, Beggars Banquet, a very talented musician (This Mortal Coil), a man of music that won’t rest on his glory…so, few weeks ago he released the second LP of his new moniker …
Album Review: Ventenner- Invidia
In a whirlwind of genre bending paired with an undeniably forceful core sound, Ventenner are ready to release their third album Invidia. With this extremely bold outing, Ventenner have developed their own take on the execution of a heavier, more aggressive piece that overshadows anything they have released prior to this. Invidia- released January 20th– …
See: Amelia Arsenic shares video for Carbon Black
Amelia Arsenic just dropped the video for “Carbon Black” taken from the EP of the same name which came out a while back. Arsenic continues to be one of the most interesting artists in electronic music (as if several years with former band Angelspit didn’t make that abundantly clear) and is just about to start …
See: 3Teeth unveil video for new song Atrophy
3Teeth, the industrial band from L.A that bubbled up from the underground gaining numerous fans with their self titled debut in 2014 before reaching a whole other audience after joining Tool on tour, have just unveiled the video for new song Atrophy. The video co-directed by vocalist Alexis Mincolla & Vicente Cordero and shot in …
See: Scandroid releases lyric video for Empty Streets
Scandroid, aka Detroit based artist/producer Klayton, best know for his project Celldweller, has released a lyric video for Empty Streets, taken from his as yet untitled album, due out in mid-November. Described as a 80s/NewRetroWave/Synthwave/Cyberpunk inspired project set 500 years in the future in Neo Tokyo, Scandroid deals in Industrial sounds, with propelling beats and …
Compilation – On-U Sound presents: Sherwood At The Controls Volume 2: 1985 – 1990
Okey dokey, Adrian Sherwood is back with the follow up to the first Sherwood at the controls this time hitting from ’85 to ’90. Electro, Industrial, Noise, Hip-Hop, Afrobeat and Dub. This time up we get five unreleased tracks plus four tracks previously only available on vinyl, sleeve notes and the usual goodies, so lets have a stroll …
Album Reivew: American Head Charge – Tango Unbrella
A decade after their last full length release “The Feeding” the reformed and recalibrated American Head Charge are back with long awaited new album Tango Umbrella the follow up to 2013’s Shoot EP. AHC always seemed to be a little left field, their chaotic but melodious alt-metal definitely stood out amongst their peers, whilst tracks …
NEWS: Kidneythieves kickstart 5th album “THE MEND”.
Alt rockers Kidneythieves (aka Free Dominguez and Bruce Somers) are hitting Kickstarter for their fifth album “THE MEND”, the follow up to “The Invisible Plan” EP and their first full length release since 2010’s “Trypt0fanatic”. The campaign features various rewards from as little as $5 to $7,500 if you want Kidneythieves to write a song …
News: American Head Charge’s Tango Umbrella gets release date
Resurfacing with the Shoot EP in 2013 after being disbanded for several years American Head Charge didn’t waste any time before hitting the road. Now though the alt metallers have finally announced the release date for their new album “Tango Umbrella” the eagerly awaited follow up to 2005’s “The Feeding”. The new album will be …
Premiere – Barons Of Hiddenhausen stream new EP ‘Bedroom Edits’
Mortiz Kofler, aka Barons of Hiddenhausen has a new EP, Bedroom Edits out this Friday, and we’re delighted to premiere a stream of the whole thing here on Backseat Mafia. The Vienna based musician locked himself in his flat and has made an EP that belies the title which suggests some kind of lo-fi recordings. …