Noise Journal’s top 2018 tracks, by Mike D.
As you all know, we do our best to provide you with edgy and modern records on the global tip. This year’s celebrated top-list was way more difficult to create than it was last year …
2018
Peter Murphy 40 years of BAUHAUS Ruby Celebration featuring David J
Peter Murphy 40 years of BAUHAUS Ruby Celebration featuring David J world tour started on August 15, 2018, in Belgium and its first leg ended up in Greece with two outstanding and glorious shows in Athens …
Noctorum – A Girl With No Love [Single]
After a seven-year break between albums, the British super-duo Noctorum has returned with a gorgeous new and highly anticipated new LP. Called The Afterlife, this is foreshadowed by the single A Girl With No Love. This was released …
Whispering Sons – Image LP
One of the most anticipated records in 2018 was the debut ‘Image’ LP from Brussels’ post-punks Whispering Sons, released on October 19 through Cleopatra Records, a label that has gathered together some pretty cutting-edge names with important records. Whispering Sons’ …
The Venus Fly Trap – Icon LP.
The lovely cult outfit by the beautiful name The Venus Fly Trap released their new Icon LP this autumn via Glass Modern Records. Founded in 1986 Northampton, UK by Alex Novak (vocals) and Andrew Denton (guitar, programming) after Novak parted company with darkwave …
Rude Audio – Rude Redux EP
What a nice and groovy vibe mix I have in my hands for you dear readers! Not long ago Zirkus Records released new music from London’s collective Rude Audio. Proudly presenting their brand new Rude Redux EP for the masses …
PREMIERE: NYC artist Norman Salant presents deep kaleidoscope on new album ALWAYS ALL AROUND YOU
Perhaps best known as an innovative avant-pop saxophonist and through his collaboration with The Residents, NYC-based artist Norman Salant is releasing his new album ‘Always All Around You’ ahead of the winter holiday. This long-play was produced by JP Bowersock, known …
K Michelle Dubois – Harness LP
This album is one very serious release! Not just another sweet college girl with a guitar singing worn-out pop-rock tracks rooted in nostalgia and trendy “depression”, this is the stunning new third solo release by Atlanta’s …
SpaceFest set for launch. Will Carruthers (Spacemen 3, Spiritualized, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Dead Skeletons) to head Pure Phase Ensemble
On December 7–8, the city of Gdańsk will again be the East European hub of psychedelic sounds, celebrating guitar distortions, noise drones and other mysterious sounds created under the influence of cosmic energy: ladies and …
INTERVIEW: HOLYGRAM speaks about Modern Cults LP, first Coast to Coast Tour!
HOLYGRAM may hail from Cologne, Germany, but they have just released their outstanding debut Modern Cults LP on November 9 through Cleopatra Records in North America and SPV/Oblivion in Europe. We were so thrilled to premiere that album …
Beauty in Chaos: Beyond Skin Deep on Debut Album with Star-Studded Cast
The 33.3 Music Collective has released an excellent record with many high-profile guests. The brand new Finding Beauty In Chaos LP by L.A. artist Beauty In Chaos includes 14 genuine tracks in the streams of post-rock, gothic rock, a …
Musta Paraati: Phoenix Reborn on New ‘Black Parade’ LP
Finland’s heroes, pioneers, Finland’s Musta Paraati are back after decades of hibernation. They bring with them an ambitious new LP – hail Goths! Cleopatra Records took a deserved chance in publishing a new album from a band …
PREMIERE: POLLY PANIC – LOSING FORM LP
Asheville-based artist Polly Panic presents an extraordinary, vibrant and outstanding record – her third studio album. The Losing Form LP just released via Write Hook Records and already the headquarters of The Noise Journal have gotten a dose of chills and the …
The Swagger – Heart ‘N’ Soul SINGLE
Following their eponymous debut EP back in 2016, London’s indie rock outfit The Swagger presents their new Heart ‘N’ Soul single, released in late August. The Swagger is brothers Lee and Paul Stevens on lead and backing vocals, all guitars, and …
The Mutineers – Threshold EP
Portland’s husband-wife rock’n’roll duo The Mutineers published on September 14 their brand new Threshold EP which includes six marvelous songs. Six marvelous country-wise rock n roll Americana-oriented songs where Merry Young on drums and vocals, …
PREMIERE: HOLYGRAM – MODERN CULTS LP
Today we present the new Modern Cults LP from HOLYGRAM, who hail from the city of Cologne in Germany and are releasing their album today via LA-based Cleopatra Records. Back in 2016, the band released “something“, …
COLORADO FILES #2: Wovenhand, Pattern Language, Voight, Mirror Fears, Brim Liski
This is episode #2 of Colorado Files which took me a couple of centuries to write because I slowly discover the state’s alternative music scene and I have to say that I was totally ignorant …
Linda Em – London Irish
Talking Elephant Records has released the brand new 4-track London Irish EP from Irish-born London-based singer/songstress Linda Em. Originally hailing from Waterford, Ireland, Linda’s family immigrated to London’s East End in the 80s. She’s a natural …
Get to know Britain’s hush-hush electronic composer Xqui in this Interview
You could say that 2018 is the year for Xqui, a new British solo underground artist to appear on the experimental electronic scene. Already he has issued several releases this year via Bandcamp. Despite being …
PREMIERE: Viva Death – Illuminate LP
Los Angeles’ alternative rock agents Viva Death are releasing their new Illuminate LP today via Functional Equivalent Recordings, and we have been blessed with the opportunity to host the premiere of this brilliant album. Dear friends …