Cullen Omori Reviews The Singles
Smith Westerns frontman speaks out...When Smith Westerns finally imploded, the group spawned a myriad of new projects.Singer Cullen Omori emerged from the wreckage, dusted himself down and began...
View ArticleClash DJ Mix - Lee Van Dowski
Searching through his electronic roots...French producer Lee Van Dowski never stays still for long.Continually moving forward, continually using new influences to challenge his own perceptions, the...
View ArticlePlaylist: Palehound's Tour Picks
Ellen Kempner nominates some garage rock thrills...Palehound is the alter ego of Boston-based guitarist and songwriter Ellen Kempner.Just 21 years old, Ellen is already the toast of the American...
View ArticleTour Gallery: DMA's Hit The Road
An inside look at their American jaunt...DMA's are here.The Australian group are in the country on tour, swapping the encroaching gloom of March rain for some gloriously melodic sunshine.New album...
View ArticleGetting Beta All The Time: Steve Mason
How relocation fuelled his triumphant solo return...At some point we're all going to have to admit that Steve Mason is one of the country's finest songwriters. Sure, The Beta Band retain a cult...
View ArticleClash DJ Mix - Satin Jackets
Teasing their long-awaited debut album...It seems strange to think that Satin Jackets are only just now approaching their debut album.Stellar online attractions, their glamorous, funky and infectious...
View ArticleInfluences: BOY
Swiss-German duo speak to Clash...Swiss-German pairing BOY won overwhelming acclaim with the release of their debut album.Soothing of melody yet biting of lyric, their intelligent, well-crafted...
View ArticleKind Things: LNZNDRF Interviewed
Behind one of 2016's most accomplished albums...There's a ripple, little more than a mere echo; whining shards of distorted guitar that sounds like it’s been placed inside a food processor ebbs and...
View ArticleHoly Esque: Why We Create
How music helped a battle against depression...It is cold, dark December in the northern British town, East Kilbride. It is the year 2007. My hands are cold.The screen fades to black as Ian Curtis...
View ArticleGood Trip, Bad Trip: The Dunwells
Touring tips from the much-hyped newcomers...The Dunwells have done things the hard way, the right way.The band have taken their sound on the road, winning fans one by one, gig by gig.It seems that...
View ArticleIn Conversation: Craig David
Exploring one of pop's most remarkable returns...“I'm just a very positive person!”I have rarely - if ever - spoke to someone who so succinctly sums themselves up as Craig David. The man is a joy to...
View ArticleLive Gallery: Rudimental - O2 Arena, London
An emotional and enthralling evening...Rudimental may have been an overnight success story, but it's important to stress just how far back their roots go.The band salute their soundsystem heritage,...
View ArticleLive Gallery: The 1975 - Brixton Academy, London
Captured at their preening best...Whisper it, but The 1975 could well be the most provocative, flamboyant, and outrageous act in the land.New album 'I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful...
View ArticleInfluences: Barry Hyde
Futureheads frontman approaches new solo album...The Futureheads are practically a British institution.An indie success story that stretches across a full decade, the band's career focusses on those...
View ArticleGrime & The USA: Dubplate Special Relationship
Unpicking grime's trans-Atlantic conversation...Long before Drake was shouting out Skepta in his mixtape sleeve notes grime was making transatlantic movements. Attracted by the sonic oddity of the...
View ArticleA Grotesque Fantasy London: Ben Charles Edwards
Rising director on his debut film...Debutant director Ben Charles Edwards is already drawing positive comparisons with the likes of Terry Gilliam for his forthcoming film Set The Thames On Fire.Sat...
View ArticleWomen Who Changed My Life: INHEAVEN's Chloe Little
Celebrating some phenomenal, groundbreaking musicians...Today (March 8th) is International Women's Day, a time to celebrate and highlight the role female musicians have played in advancing...
View ArticleGood Trip, Bad Trip: We Are Scientists
Tall tales and touring tips...We Are Scientists are the band that refused to get the hell out of your way.Still here and still hilarious, the much-loved indie rock outfit are currently putting the...
View ArticleFoundations: Wild Nothing
A revealing portrait...When Wild Nothing first emerged it was an explicitly dream pop influenced project.Since the release of debut album 'Gemini', though, Jack Tatum has continually broadened his...
View ArticleComing Full Circle: Guy Andrews Interviewed
From disillusionment to inspiration...What does the DJ do when he becomes disillusioned with the art form?Clash spoke to Guy Andrews about returning to his roots in ambient and post-punk, and how his...
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