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Review: Major new works by Steve Reich and George Crumb find two leading American octogenarian composers in magnificent old form

2242 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentWhat with his rhythmic acuity, Steve Reich gives the impression of being a composer who has never missed a beat in his life. So when asked Thursday night in the preconcert talk before the premiere of his Music for Ensemble and Orchestra whether he ha... more info

Composer Steve Reich reflects on 30 years of Minimalism and his new LA Phil world premiere

2244 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentSteve Reich played a big part in setting off the Minimalism revolution in music that toppled the 12-tone authorities from power over classical composition. He also helped bring elements of tonality and groove back into the mainstream. And at 82, he c... more info

Lil T-Shirt – “Summer”

2308 days ago
Obscure SoundSwedish artist Lil T-Shirt has been generating buzz for his smooth take on lush R&B and hip-hop, proving as an aptly atmospheric supporting act for How To Dress Well, at Debaser Strand in Stockholm. His track “Summer” is a quality example at the ... more info

Terry Riley review – father and son deliver gleefully chaotic minimalism

2336 days ago
Guardian MusicOval Space, LondonThe composer, aided by guitarist son Gyan, sounds like Bach doing bebop during this series of joyously ramshackle improvisationsFor half a century, Terry Riley has found himself filed alongside fellow American composers such as Stev... more info

Contemporary album of the month: Walton: Black Lotus

2347 days ago
Guardian MusicThe electronic minimalist composer takes apart the sonic signatures of grime music and reassembles them with clockwork precisionThe writer Albert Goldman once observed that every dance craze – from ragtime to rumba to rave – tends to go... more info

Original Of Steve Reich's Drumming To Be Reissued

2432 days ago
The QuietusSuperior Viaduct will reissue the original version of Steve Reich's minimalist piece Drumming next month more info

Iggy Pop 2018-04-13 Iggy Confidential returns with some early Sleaford Mods

2441 days ago
Core News“Iggy returns after a brief break with a sonic cocktail featuring some early Sleaford Mods as well as tracks by Steve Reich, MGMT, Sara Serpa and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Iggy’s musical legacy has inspired and energised rock and roll’s alternative spi... more info

Contemporary album of the month – Laurence Pike: Distant Early Warning review

2459 days ago
Guardian MusicThis Australian drummer’s solo debut introduces pleasing layers and textures to a minimalist paletteLaurence Pike is an Australian drummer who has appeared in a variety of settings over the past 20 years – making ambient jazz with Trios... more info

Holger Czukay :: Cinema (A Retrospective)

2460 days ago
Aquarium DrunkardHolger Czukay was a genius of rhythm of the highest possible order, on par with Fela Kuti, James Brown, Steve Reich, and pretty much anyone else to ever braid together a few pulses. The founding member of Can has long been celebrated for his bass pla... more info

Iggy Pop 2018-03-09 Iggy Confidential featuring Ty Segall, The Doors and Girlpool

2476 days ago
Core News“Iggy serves up a sonic cocktail featuring Ty Segall, The Doors, Girlpool and a new one from Steve Reich. Iggy’s musical legacy has inspired and energised rock and roll’s alternative spirit since the late Sixties and his stage antics have marke... more info

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