Ultraísta may be a brand new band, but its members are far from amateurs. The London-based trio comprises Grammy-winning producer Nigel Godrich (better known as Radiohead’s fifth member), journeyman drummer Joey Waronker and Goldsmiths College alum, vocalist Laura Bettinson. The three-piece admits that it came together through a mutual love for Afrobeat, electronic and dance
Flying Lotus will be releasing Until The Quiet Comes, the long-awaited follow-up to 2010′s Cosmogramma on October 2 on Warp Records. Composed, according to the rapper, as “a collage of mystical states, dreams, sleep and lullabies”, the new album has the distinct feel of a nighttime voyage. The sound is an unhinged, yet elegant evolution
I was given an opportunity, recently to ask Ryan Karazija, formerly of Audrye Sessions, currently of Low Roar (check out my review of their new album here) a few questions in our ongoing series 10 Questions With Matty D. I found him to be extremely intelligent and affable, willing to answer some questions, but shying
CORRECTION: The interview I had posted before this was with a band called THE Sunshine Factory, not Sunshine Factory–totally different. They will get their time in the BNBTV Spotlight. My bad, readers! But, until then, enjoy this rad band. BestNewBands.com In this video, we get a little taste of sunshine from the fusion of sounds
I first heard Eastern Conference Champions at the ultra hip Sunset Junction Street Fair several weeks ago, and though the sound quality was poor it did not restrict the size and scope of their sound. I hadn’t realized the kind of the waves the trio from PA was making until I checked out their Myspace