Issue 98
Heavy Rotation
What We're Listening To
Inner Circle is the second record from Empyrean Atlas, and it feels like a breath of fresh air: while a lot of indie bands feel stuck playing the same songs on repeat, Empyrean Atlas is taking some of this signature sounds and experimenting with them to great success. Read more.
Tender Buttons heralded a change in Broadcast’s sound as they stripped the intricacies of their electronic pop to its simplest form possible. Read more.
Girlpool writes deceptively simple songs: although it sounds like a two-year-old could pound out some of these guitar riffs, the authenticity in their quiet punk approach lies in the punch of their harmonies and lyrical honesty. Read more.
Autechre’s Incunabula is a classic electronic record that feels like an oddity in today’s landscape. Even in 1993, Autechre were pushing up against the boundaries of electronic music. Read more.