Charli XCX: Sucker Pop

@KralTunes A noisy, synths buildup, leading to the sound of a flatlining patient, and then, an EXPLOSION of sound underneath the very mature, sage like lyrics: “You said you wanna bang Well, fuck you, sucker!” And with that burst of punkish, ‘Up yer twat” bravado, CHARLI XCX begins her second album, SUCKER.  It is definitely moreContinue reading “Charli XCX: Sucker Pop”

Best of 2014, Part DEUX

Here’s the first part of the list I’m sure you have all been driven crazy in anticipation for the second part?! Without further ado, let us continue with the most important list you’ll see during this ten minute span: 5.  GAZELLE TWIN–UNFLESH UNFLESH is the sonic equivalent of a violent assault; a soundscape dominated by electronic buzzingContinue reading “Best of 2014, Part DEUX”

Return To Form: Death From Above 1979

My reaction to the announced return of Death From Above 1979 (DFA79) was tempered;  while I loved the fact that the band was ‘alive’ once again, the prospects of writing a great new album seemed to be slight. Ten years between albums is a long time and their success the first time around was likeContinue reading “Return To Form: Death From Above 1979”

Get On Your Dancing Shoes-Basement Jaxx- Junto

Joe K. Whenever I think of BASEMENT JAXX, the first thing that comes to mind (other than half of the parties I went to in high school) is the cover artwork of “Rooty”. The branch-chomping gorilla seems to be burned into my subconscious forever. Their music is just as unforgettable. Felix Buxton and Simon RatcliffeContinue reading “Get On Your Dancing Shoes-Basement Jaxx- Junto”