Sweeping The Nation — 2012 was a bit of a weird year. It was the most difficult of these to compile, if that's any judge (not helped by Words And Music By Saint Etienne's absence from Spotify) The London Olympics seemed to be treated as some as an unnecessary dist... more info

Core News — “Weval, Drahla and Minotaur Shock are all in Ravers rundown of the best new music.” Check out other Tom Ravenscroft shows here and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. Tom Ravenscroft – 6 Music Recommends 2019-03-27 [Uploaded.... more info

XLR8R — Whereas other musicians may try to distance themselves from unwanted pigeonholing, UK-based producer Minotaur Shock (a.k.a. David Edwards) has come up with a different response to having his sound categorized by critics; instead of avoiding the "folk... more info

Nialler9 — New album streams of interest this week in A-Z form. See recent album streams in the category page. Antibalas – Antibalas Antony & The Johnsons – Cut The World Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – Mature Themes Bloc Party – Four Dj Kentaro …... more info

XLR8R — Bristolian producer Minotaur Shock (a.k.a. David Edwards) has returned to his home label, Melodic, after a lengthy hiatus following a couple of records for 4AD, in order to unleash his fourth LP, Orchard (artwork above). Following that album's r... more info

Pitchfork — -- On May 10, the Rising London producer Gold Panda will release new single "You" on his own NOTOWN label. The single is backed by the B-side "Before We Talked", and remixes by Dam Mantle, Minotaur Shock, and Seams. Hear all the tracks here. -- UK tw... more info

Nialler9 — Freaky electronics from Gold Panda for his new 7″ release out on May 10th. When Americans say “this shit bangs” – they are talking about tracks like this.. Buy it digitally or on 7″ via Boomkat or you can but older releases on eMusic. rem... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 03-05 Osaka, Japan - Onzieme *03-06 Tokyo, Japan - Warehouse 702 *03-12 Tokyo, Japan - Liquid Soft for Snoozer Magazine 03-13 Naeba/Niigata, Japan - Heal Niigata Festival03-20 Osaka, Japan - Club Karma03-21 Tokyo, Japan - Womb04-13 Sheffield, England... more info

Altsounds — The third single from Deastro’s Moondagger harnesses Randolph Chabot’s positive outlook, hiding a humble plea for a better world inside a bright synth-rock anthem with macabre undertones. “Toxic Crusaders” envision... more info

Nialler9 — Before I announce the result of the Irish vote this week, let’s have a look at the greater picture. It’s another list! Here are my top 30 albums of 2008. 30. Minotaur Shock - Amateur Dramatics 29. Pivot - O Soundtrack My Heart 28. Fuck Buttons... more info