Hey people I'm Mike D from Athens GR (43). I'm a sound engineer, radio producer, and certainly a music "freak." I couldn't be anything else, you see: I grew up in a musical home (my father was a composer), and wanted to be a rock-star but wasn't patient enough to study music. Instead, I studied the technical stuff and went really "nuts" when I started writing articles about the bands and artists I love. It all started back in 2002 in a printed magazine (Sound Maker - RIP) and I still do it because I really like sharing my libraries, discotheque, info, connections, knowledge, and all. I'm involved in all "waves" music (new wave/darkwave/post-punk/shoegaze), punk, industrial, EBM, alternative rock, indie, electronic, avant-garde/ experimental/ freestyle...but on the other hand I can easily throw a classical CD in the player, or a jazzy tune, or...ok you get it: Music! I'd like to read your comments on my writing because you know how it goes, and you all know the glorious song by Placebo,"Without You I'm Nothing"...Thanx and enjoy Freedom and Music, Loud!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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“, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The iconic bassist David J of Bauhaus and later The Jazz Butcher and Love and Rockets seem to be very busy these past few years. In 2014, he published the book “Who Killed Mister Moonlight? Bauhaus, Black Magick, and Benediction” on his days in the …
Philadelphia’s experimental indie duo Tulipomania have released their new single Off The Map/ On The Outside (Spinello Remix) via Sursumcorda Records. That consistent and very talented outfit tends to release singles one after the other. Let me explain. To date, they have …
Editor’s note: The owner of this blog (me) can be a bit of an absentee landlord. Our prolific writer, Mike, keeps the place up and running. Despite being based in Athens, he’s developed a passion …
Hello, this is Mike D on the microphone and the musings. Stay tuned cause I have some pretty nice bands coming on-air, some of them are already on tour and the rest will hit the road …