Altsounds — The first record, *Act I*, includes elements of *Ennio Morricone, Queen and Black Sabbath*, that culminate in a listening experience unlike anything you've ever heard. If you're afraid of sky cracking distortion and epic chaos, you won't survive this... more info

Tracksounds — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHE INTERNATIONAL FILM MUSIC CRITICS ASSOCIATION (IFMCA) ANNOUNCES ITS 2009 NOMINEES FOR SCORING EXCELLENCEMICHAEL GIACCHINO RECEIVES A RECORD NINE NOMINATIONS FOR 2009JANUARY 29, 2010-- The International Film Music Critics Assoc... more info

Pop Candy — Turner Classic Movies just unveiled its list of the "15 Most Influential Film Soundtracks." It's full of great choices; I can't disagree with Ennio Morricone or Isaac Hayes or friggin' Star Wars. However, despite its merits, it does appear this list ... more info

Guardian Music — They were chart regulars back in the 1980s, but are now largely forgotten. So will a recent retro-themed horror film bring this genius band back from the dead?We all know the 1980s are back. The aesthetic of the decade has infiltrated contemporary po... more info

Guardian Music — From epic rock to Buddhist boogie, here are 15 acts destined for big things over the coming monthsAgile BeastAgile Beast were a fantastic pop surprise for me. I spotted them at their first gig at Brixton Jamm. They're reminiscent of both Happy Monday... more info

Altsounds — *ENNIO MORRICONE TO PERFORM CLASSIC FILM SOUNDTRACKS AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL FOR THE 'DON'T LOOK BACK' SEASON* One of the most legendary film composers of all time, Academy Award® winner Ennio Morricone will return to London in April to perform... more info

NME — Composer to be joined by orchestra and festival chorus for special show more info

Guardian Music — All Tomorrow's Parties was never an easy sell, but as a new documentary shows, the alternative festival has defied the cynics and established itself as live music institutionI started All Tomorrow's Parties 10 years ago because I wanted to give peopl... more info

Songs:Illinois — This is a weird little post for Friday. Weird because I haven’t ever written about an Italian band before. And weird because the band in question plays an experimental brand of americana that has more in common with Ennio Morricone (in fact they ... more info

Altsounds — Taken from upcoming sophomore album, *B*, the *Buenos Aires / Bombay* EP showcases this contrast. The teutonic rock of debut album, *A*, that made eyes at Morricone in frenetic style, has become altogether more ambitious. The rudimentary techno flour... more info