Filmfreaks inform us that Scabbard Samurai will be in the cinemas soon from 17th January on.
Hitoshi Matsumoto tells us the story from a samurai who has no sword. And that's a very weird thing, especially as he hasto lift up his depressed son. A warrior becomes a comic!
You'll find more about Matsumotos films on this page.
Tenderotics presents 14 remixed and reimagined versions of tracks off Blacktape's 10 Neurotics album. Remixers Steve Roach, Erik Wøllo, Android Lust, Steve Jones, Attrition, Valerie Gentile, and Sam Rosenthal approach the pieces with fresh ears, creating reinterpretations that come off more electronic and edgy than one would expect.
The Milly Mix of "Marmalde Cat" is trip-hop meets fur and lust... strip-hop! Comparisons with Groove Armada and Ben Watt, but darker and more sensual. This mix dives into the multi-track and pulls out elements and pushes them to the front such as the slinky, feline bass line. In fact, the cover image is Blacktape songwriter Sam Rosenthal with model Narcissa, taken from the in-progress video for "Marmalade Cat (milly mix)"
All the tracks luxuriate in the vocals, letting Laurie's passionate purr, Nicki's cynical growl, and Athan's croon shine.
Ambient artist Erik Wøllo helps reinvent two tracks, but instead of taking the music into space, he brings it to a pop/electronica place. Adding rhythm, groove, and deep analog electronic sounds, it's a catchy and sensual version of Black Tape For A Blue Girl on display here. Imagine, touching, comfort, adrenaline, whispers and intimacy, an ebb and flow of sensations.
Tenderotics evolved in two parallel directions. Some tracks are instrumental, ambient reprocessing but those are surrounded by an electronic/modern pop approach. It keeps you on your toes.
The new Faderhead album "FH4" once again solidifies the exceptional position of this German producer in the electro scene: a bit more pop-oriented and less dark than the previous two releases, it is doubtful that any other current electro-record will get stuck in the brains of listeners and club-goers like the 13 songs on this CD. "FH4" is stylistically more varied again:
Faderhead moves from Electroclash to Synthpop to EBM to Harsh Electro and back to Dance - while always sounding completely recognizeable. His fans have loved this quality for years now and especially connoisseurs of the "FH2" and "FH3" records will definitely love this CD. 'Nuff said: "FH4" is the most complete Faderhead album to date - and a must-buy!
:Wumpscut: mastermind Rudy Ratzinger returns in 2013 with the latest offering from the bunker, Madman Szpital (Szpital is Polish for ‘Hospital’).
Dark, menacing and evil as ever, Wumpscut is one of the most prolific and popular bands in the dark Electro music scene, and Rudy Ratzinger has established one of the strongest and most reliable fan bases out of any band in the genre, and Madman Szpital demonstrates exactly why!
Having met in 1991, Bristol UK based Mark Hockings and Richard Silverton formed Mesh, and released their first EP in 1994.
Since then, the band has become one of the most beloved acts in the synthpop scene. Being unafraid to experiment, the band excels at pushing themselves musically while staying true to the Mesh sound. The long-waited new album Automation Baby is yet another giant step forward for Mesh.
The album has a huge sound and big songs. It’s fresh, cutting-edge, complex, deep and emotional. Featuring the duo’s newest single “Born To Lie”, Automation Baby is one of the most anticipated releases of the year!
