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The experimental drone folk artist talks to Alex Rigotti about her new album Engelchen which tells the incredible story of Ida and Louise Cook who used their love of opera to save the lives of Jewish people endangered by German Nazis during the 1930s. Home page portrait by William Lacalmontie
The experimental drone folk artist talks to Alex Rigotti about her new album Engelchen which tells the incredible story of Ida and Louise Cook who used their love of opera to save the lives of Jewish people endangered by German Nazis during the 1930s. Home page portrait by William Lacalmontie
In 2020, Belfast guitarist Joe McVeigh became the victim of a sectarian attack, his perpetrators leaving him “one kick away from murder”. Alex Rigotti digs into how this inspired Enola Gay’s new EP, as well as the links between raves, punk and folk music. CW: Contains image of violence
In 2020, Belfast guitarist Joe McVeigh became the victim of a sectarian attack, his perpetrators leaving him “one kick away from murder”. Alex Rigotti digs into how this inspired Enola Gay’s new EP, as well as the links between raves, punk and folk music. CW: Contains image of violence
Fresh from the release of debut album The Coming Of Gaze, Kenyan pop newcomer Kabochi Gitau speaks to Alex Rigotti about the mythical backstory to his extravagant alter-ego Kabeaushé, joining the imperious Hakuna Kulala roster, and his intentions to remain anything but niche
Fresh from the release of debut album The Coming Of Gaze, Kenyan pop newcomer Kabochi Gitau speaks to Alex Rigotti about the mythical backstory to his extravagant alter-ego Kabeaushé, joining the imperious Hakuna Kulala roster, and his intentions to remain anything but niche
Though Wendy Carlos’ legacy is often unfairly undermined, her newly reissued Tron soundtrack is more than a superficial artefact of ‘80s aesthetics; it’s a vital chapter in the development of the synthesiser unfolding right before your ears
Though Wendy Carlos’ legacy is often unfairly undermined, her newly reissued Tron soundtrack is more than a superficial artefact of ‘80s aesthetics; it’s a vital chapter in the development of the synthesiser unfolding right before your ears
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