Joe Strummer’s Greatest Hits? ‘001’ Compiles the Should-have-been-smashes with Rarities
Pre and post Clash recordings, rarities and a surprise or two on a long overdue anthology of the enduring artist that is Joe Strummer.
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Legendary Bassist Jah Wobble’s Latest Album ‘Dream World’ Is a Homebrew
Even when Jah Wobble goes almost completely solo, he conjures quite a sound.
The Orb’s ‘No Sounds Are Out of Bounds’ Is Bold and Fascinating
By opening the door to collaborators, the Orb have created a finely-tuned, artistic slam-dunk on ‘No Sounds Are Out of Bounds’.
Nightmares on Wax Has Environmental and Spiritual Concerns on ‘Shape the Future’
Nightmares on Wax perfects the blend of live instruments and digital wizardry on his strongest album in years.
Hollie Cook Returns with More Dreamy Reggae Rhythms on ‘Vessel of Love’
Dreamy and polished, Hollie Cook makes her trademark brand of tropical pop once more, and does it better than ever.
The Bug – “Bad ft. Flowdan” (Singles Going Steady)
This new collaboration between Kevin "The Bug" Martin and Flowdan mixes a lot of sludgy noise with some spot-on lyrical flow.
Thievery Corporation Fires Up San Francisco for the Musical Resistance
Blending a dazzling array of musical influences and directions for more than two decades now, Thievery Corporation have come to represent one of the 21st century's boldest bands in both genre-blending style and lyrical impact.
Hype Williams: Rainbow Edition
To listen to Rainbow Edition is to constantly be waiting for the next thing.
Gaudi: Magnetic
The producer's interplay between drum and bass forms the album's heart. A resonant, visceral listen.
Jah Wobble: In Dub
This collection of selections and collaborations spanning 30 years confirms Jah Wobble as the foremost interpreter and practitioner of dub on the global scale. He is a consummate musician to boot.
Various Artists: Studio One Dub Fire Special
Studio One Dub Fire Special is as clear an overview of dub’s most basic essence as you could ask for.
Wearing the Wrong Clothes: An Interview with Punk-Hippie Alig Fodder
Front man of shape-shifting post-punk act Family Fodder talks about the early days, the songwriting process, and how an unbridled fashion sense may have kept them out of the limelight.