Monthly Archives: September 2010

Record review: Kyü, Kyü

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

In Kyü lies a band with infinite potential to become one of the most exciting and interesting experimental bands on the scene.
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Flashback: The Jesus & Mary Chain, Darklands (1987)

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

This seminal Scottish band’s second record recalls dozens of pleasant memories for me; everything from riding the train in the rain with April Skies blasting in my ears, to sitting in my bedroom on a humid afternoon listening to Deep One Perfect Morning. Continue reading →

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Track-by-track: Mark Ronson & The Business International, Record Collection

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

Mark Ronson has forsaken his beloved horns for the keyboard, but he’s lost none of his soul, rallying a cred-heavy list of collaborators both new and old.

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Interview: Richard Ashcroft

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

I wouldn’t usually attach a foreword to an interview but this one is particularly special to me. I grew up listening to The Verve and Ashcroft’s music has soundtracked many important moments in my life. I found him to be humble, … Continue reading →

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Full Circle: Blur

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

I’m a fan of six degrees of separation, but even moreso of the full circle style of separation. It’s a small musical world and I’m out to prove it. In this case it’s my favourite band, Blur.

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The records that stick with you

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

Today I was asked by one of my friends to do one of those Facebook notes that ask you to restrictively list your favourites. In this case it was fifteen albums I’ve heard that will always stick with me. I … Continue reading →

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Record review: Menomena, Mines

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

Menomena aren’t afraid to experiment. Their soundscapes encompass innumerable instruments and they mess with tempos and melodies in a way that should produce noise and not much else. Yet, they have proven with their latest record Mines, that they are … Continue reading →

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Gig review: Xiu Xiu, OAF, 2/9/2010

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

“Xiu Xiu’s music, and thus the flow of the show, is entirely based around rhythm and when the duo locked eyes and unified, it was an incredibly tight performance.” Continue reading →

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Interview: The Dandy Warhols

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

“If there’s a fan that’s bored by our long, psychedelic trip out jams but likes the pop and rock cuts then this would be the disc for them.” Continue reading →

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Interview: Xiu Xiu

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

“I think you can get into a bit of trouble if you start thinking too hard about why you’re doing something.” Continue reading →

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