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John von Ahlen talks about Parralox
1. I am delighted to have the opportunity to interview John von Ahlen, the driving force behind Parralox, the Australian electro-pop project. Although formed in 2008, you were not idle, you released your debut album “Electricity” the very same year. When listening to it, I feel it is influenced by some old school synth pop music, very poppy, vibrant and danceable. How do you feel about it looking back in time? I’m quite happy…
Read MoreNicole Sabouné – “Miman” album review
If this album was named as “The best goth to have come out of Sweden for ages” that might just be a bit of an understatement, as I can’t remember when I have heard such an emotional and truly dark album at all. So not only would I say Sweden, I would go globally here. Miman is something you simply have to have on your playlist, as it is one truly amazing masterpiece, especially…
Read MoreJeff Wootton – “The Way the Light” album review
What can we expect from someone born in Manchester? I was pleasantly surprised by Jeff Wootton’s debut album that I needed to spread the word. Even though Jeff is fairly young, he played alongside some influential names such as Damon Albarn of Gorillaz, Mick Jones and Paul Simon of The Clash, and not to forget his collaborations with Brian Eno, Nick Zinner and some other names which are too numerous to mention. I was…
Read More10 albums that changed my life
Ok, everyone is writing about music that influenced their lives, so I thought, well, maybe I need to tell my short music history as well. 1. Dead Can Dance – Spleen and Ideal At the age of 14 my brother brought home 2 CDs. Dead Can Dance and Spleen and Ideal by Dead Can Dance. After being The Cure fan up to that point, this was something new for me, but as soon…
Read MoreInterview with ROOT4
1. Germany seems to be a fertile ground for the electro scene, and ROOT4 plays a great part in it as well. We would like to get to know ROOT4 a little bit better, so can you tell us who ROOT4 are? How did you guys meet and what drew you together? Hauke: Till 2006 ROOT4 used to be a pure electro band. In 2007 Martin saw my band and he said „Hey, you…
Read MoreA-ha – “Cast in Steel” album review
A very recent release from these Norwegian pop stars called Cast in Steel comes as a bit of surprise as A-ha reunited again to produce their 10th studio album. Their music has always been a part of the mainstream pop, and on this album they remained true to themselves. But you can forger the times of “Take on Me” like hits, you won’t find that for quite some time in their music making. What…
Read MoreParralox – “Aeronaut” album and “Wildlife” EP Limited edition review
Coming from Melbourne, Australia, Parralox really exceeds the borders with their music. John von Ahlen really masters the electro sound greatly, giving it a futuresque shape. There is nothing nostalgic about the electro sound on “Aeronaut” and we can really taste the future of electronic music here. It is club music, it is dance music and has a very positive vibe, but not forgetting about atmosphere and slower tempo tracks. On this album you…
Read MoreSuede – “Night Thoughts” album review
After such a great come back with “Bloodsports” in 2013, I was very curious about their “Night Thoughts” album. Will Suede come back to their old glory; the sound I loved so much on their first album and “Dog Man Star”? After hearing “Bloodsports” and seeing them live I thought the guys are completely back. How much back they are, they are proving once again with this year’s release. What I have loved about…
Read MoreParade Ground, the architects of sound
Sometimes some things come our way by mere chance… or was it destiny that I discovered Parade Ground? I was sorry, however; that I have not discovered this great duo many years ago, but it´s never too late for some good music to reach you! So, in 2016 I have the opportunity to have a little chat with the Parade Ground guys, Pierre and Jean-Marc, but as I say; it´s never too late and…
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