Originally published at: https://radio13.co.nz/articles/pacific-heights-a-lost-light/ Solo, Devon Abrams has never been one to bring the noise. At least not with the urgent energy that defined his previous gig with beloved d’n’b heroes Shapeshifter. On his last album, The Stillness, he concentrated on delivering music that was tense and atmospheric. This time, inspired by a disturbing
What do you get if you mix the sound of downbeat producers Air with the creepy vibes of David Lynch, the sultry vocals of Melanie Pain and then force it all through a psychedelic lemon squeezer? Well, this, I imagine. Actually, French musician Melody Prochet is none of the above
Originally published at: https://www.13thfloor.co.nz/katchafire-legacy-zojak-worldwide/ As I fight the freezing winter rain, there’s a summer party raging inside my headphones. That’s because Katchafire, Aotearoa’s favourite reggae act, is back with what I believe is their best album yet.
Originally appeared on https://www.13thfloor.co.nz/sola-rosa-moves-into-new-spaces-interview/ Sola Rosa (aka Andrew Spraggon) is back with a new ep, In Spaces, building on his reputation for creating a wild fusion of genres – everything from hip-hop and jazz, to neo-soul, Latin and funk. This time he’s employing a few Euro-industrial elements as well.
Originally featured at http://www.13thfloor.co.nz With a sound palette that borrows heavily from Oasis, Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene, and Stone Roses, Sydney’s DMA’S might just be the best Australian Brit-Pop band you never heard of.
