Posts Tagged ‘Dysrhythmia’

This Week’s Best Albums

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

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After a three-year wait, Dysrhythmia returns with another disc of melodic yet frenzied tech instrumentals.

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Following his own long layoff, Cage pens another album of narratives about self-destruction over a compelling mix of hip-hop, rock, and electro.

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Avant-garde trio Zs plunges into murky, amorphous waters where rock, experimental, free jazz, noise, and ambient music meet.

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For a massive three-disc release, Oneida continues its Thank Your Parents triptych with its most electronic and experimental jams. (more…)

Weekly Music News Roundup

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Holy collaboration — Mike Patton and Justin Broadrick are contributing to a score by Fog’s Andrew Broder and Adam “Doseone” Drucker for a semi-autobiographical “photographic novel” by Alan Moore.  Whoa.

In other news, The Dillinger Escape Plan has signed to Season of Mist, Eyedea & Abilities has a new album, two Rodriguez-Lopez brothers (not Omar) are releasing a debut full-length, and Múm will release a new disc in August.  This and more is in the roundup. (more…)

Q&A: Kevin Hufnagel of Dysrhythmia Finds Inspiration in Composer John Cage

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Photo credit: Ed Marshall

Photo credit: Ed Marshall

Whirlwind guitarist Kevin Hufnagel, one third of math-metal trio Dysrhythmia and half of atmospheric duo Byla, has released a beautiful, melancholy collection of solo tunes centered on acoustic guitars and percussion.

Online editor Scott Morrow catches up with Hufnagel to discuss his recent drought of solo material, his upcoming projects, and his unusual recording techniques. (more…)

Weekly Music News Roundup

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Dysrhythmia begins recording its new album; Tinariwen announces UK dates with Tunng; Prefuse 73 has a new album and a project with Zach Hill; Lifetime reissues a pair of albums; Pelican signs to Southern Lord. Read about this and more in our weekly roundup. (more…)

This Week’s Best Albums

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
The Bad Plus: For All I Care

The Bad Plus: For All I Care

February begins with a fantastic handful of releases, including a hip-hop-saving album from P.O.S. (extended review here), a dynamic cover album from The Bad Plus, the technically proficient melancholy of Kevin Hufnagel’s solo album, and great efforts from Marco Benevento, Zombi, and Sabertooth. (more…)

What We’re Seeing Friday: Patti Smith: Dream of Life, The Alaya Conscious

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Our plans for Friday involve the impressionistic Patti Smith documentary, Patti Smith: Dream of Life, which includes an after-film conversation with Smith, director Steven Sebring, and Chicago Sun-Times pop critic Jim DeRogatis.

Later in the night, progressive-metal power trio The Alaya Conscious prepares for a new EP with a show at Chicago’s Elbo Room. (more…)

Weekly Music News Roundup

Friday, November 7th, 2008
Calexico

Calexico

ATP announces another festival; ’90s doom-metal group Sleep reunites; Calexico posts a free streaming video of a 23-song performance. This and more…

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