the godfathers of ancient moroccan trance music return to europe for a few selected shows in january 2012, mainly in SCANDINAVIA. led by the restless BACHIR ATTAR, THE MASTER MUSICIANS OF JAJOUKA's concerts promise more mind-blowing music from the remote RIF mountains. do now miss the rare chance to see them live!
the well-loved finns of CIRCLE are back with a vengeance for a few selected european shows in may 2012! praised as "the world's best rock band - all categories" by SWEDEN's leading daily newspaper DAGENS NYHETER, the seven-piece never fails to convince if seen in concert with an amazing mixture of kraut, psychedelic, math and hard rock influences! to guarantee the most diversity, they are also bookable as their evil stoner rock alter ego of the same line-up, PHARAOH OVERLORD. please get in touch now, if you do not want to miss the unique chance to see this crazy bunch at your venue (see singer MIKA RÄTTÖ in full flight at BIRMINGHAM's SUPERSONIC festival above, shot by KATJA OGRIN).
16.12.2011
MARK ERNESTUS presents his new DJERY DJERY project feat. senegalese musicians from the legendary SECK griot clan for the first time with a minimix of west african MBALAX music - download here.
07.12.2011
THE PYRAMIDS will celebrate their UK debut with a two-night residency at CAFÉ OTO and an appearance at GILLES PETERSON's WORLDWIDE AWARDS in january, they also got invited to play a show curated by DAN SNAITH aka CARIBOU in LISBON then (check our dates section for more details).
01.12.2011
more audio awesomeness from AWESOME TAPES FROM AFRICA: a new mix for VICE ITALY
10.11.2011
download an exclusive AWESOME TAPES FROM AFRICA promo mix, featuring all the participants of the GHANA HIPLIFE extravanganza @ HAUS DER KULTUREN DER WELT here!
03.11.2011
this unique double bill is a must-see for all fans of, lacking a better word, "COSMIC" JAZZ: THE PYRAMIDS are sharing the stage with THE ETHNIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE at VIENNA's PORGY&BESS!
31.10.2011
read a great review of THE PYRAMIDS breath-taking BERLIN show here
17.10.2011 - 23.10.2011
after 4 years, CIRCLE, these reckless finnish fighters for the real rock'n'roll will be finally back in the UK! a highlight of the short tour are the two performances (as CIRCLE and PHARAOH OVERLORD) at BIRMINGHAM's mighty SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL. check our DATES section for more details!
24.09.2011
DAVID TOOP is holding a special sound lecture about former "singing sculptures", the legendary british artist couple GILBERT & GEORGE at LENTOS KUNSTMUSEUM in LINZ, austria... more infos here
21.09.2011
THE POPE & BABY DEE: read an amazing interview from BERLINER ZEITUNG here
08.09.2011
new website online!
thanks to our friends ANNA VOSWINCKEL and STEFAN FRANK we have a brandnew, lovely online home... we are just moving in, so stay tuned for more regular news in this column!