When Brian Jones tried his best to propel the Master Musicians of Jajouka into the Western consciousness, he only partly succeeded. Sure, not every hipster with a side-parting this side of Bedford Ave has...

On May 28, 2012 by Baba Upanishama in INTL Reviews, Albums (2012 / 04)

Everyone recovered from yesterday's 17th of May celebrations? While you were sipping champagne, a new music program Bunker was being launched in Hausmania, Oslo. The Amp Rep-friendly boys from Horten, Succuba were the first...

On May 18, 2012 by The Editors in BS, News (2012 / 04)

Of all time you say? Damn straight. It’s a fact; like gravity. Active for over 30 years, through numerous musical styles, constellations, countries, DIY records and shows. It's an amazing journey, and I've had...

On May 17, 2012 by tomb in BS, Features (2012 / 04)

It sounds good on paper. Loch Ness Mouse-member Jørn Åleskjær goes solo with major help from the Nikolaisen-family (Serena Maneesh). His mission: To make white man’s 70’s soul, piano driven and mellow.

On May 15, 2012 by Eirik Arlov in NOR Reviews, Albums (2012 / 04)

"Holy fuck, is it 1984? These guys must love Black Flag. When all I really want to do is wave my white flag… Mercy. Please, make it stop! And dudes, don't steal Iron Maiden...

On May 15, 2012 by Larry Christ in Hot Pot (2012 / 04)

Spain, often synonymous with salmon-skinned Brits out on the piss with their shorts dragging around their ankles and half a pint of beer spilled over their head by their friend "Derek" who is cacking...

On May 10, 2012 by The Editors in BS, News (2012 / 04)

Our favorite Norwegian electro-hardcore aggressors just returned from a successful jaunt in New York, and are making their way to Vodka territory.

On May 9, 2012 by The Editors in BS, News (2012 / 04)

The jazz label is so constricting. It always seems to overshadow records, shifting the focus to the players and their Conservatory Education.

On May 5, 2012 by Eirik Arlov in NOR Reviews, Albums (2012 / 04)