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Self-Purifier: Daniel Jones recommends Pharmakon’s Abandon
The harsh majesty of Margaret Chardiet’s debut will either leave you writhing in the agony of psychic defeat or prostrating yourself in ekstasis at her feet. – more
Live Report: Deconstructing Spectacle with The Knife
Challenging the audience on various levels, The Knife’s “Shaking The Habitual” tour more than lives up to its name. – more
Live Report: Depeche Mode live in Athens, May 10, 2013
Depeche Mode have kicked off their summer tour, and we’ve got the report from Athens. View our photo gallery and watch a short clip from their performance. – more
Adrian Sherwood recommends Kode9 & The Spaceape’s Black Sun
In between Kode9′s new single and mix CD releases, we revisit infamous dub producer Adrian Sherwood’s take on the Hyperdub founder’s second album: dub on dub. – more
Romance of the Long Night: Philip Sherburne recommends Live at Robert Johnson’s Lifesaver compilation
Frankfurt’s Robert Johnson is one of Germany’s key clubs whose label Live At Robert Johnson has just released its first compilation of sparkling house jams. – more
Nitzer Ebb’s Douglas J. McCarthy shares his Depeche Moment
In the latest edition of our series assessing the impact of Depeche Mode through personal narratives, EBM innovator Douglas J. McCarthy recounts why being forced to tour with them was one of the best things to ever happen to Nitzer Ebb.
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Now More Heroes: Daniel Jones recommends Dracula Lewis’ U$e Your Illu$ion$
The idea of “punk heroes” might seem laughable in 2013, but if such a term ever carried meaning then Dracula Lewis certainly deserves it. – more
Deconstructions, echoes and cross references: Stefan Betke on Zomby’s Dedication
As excitement grows for Zomby’s newly-announced “With Love” album, read Pole’s Stefan Betke take on the UK producer’s previous album. – more
