Stereogum — And so it begins anew. In the 16-year interim between the Avalanches' debut album Since I Left You and sophomore release Wildflower , every year or two we'd get some update about how the new LP was coming along, yet the calendar kept flipping with n... more info

Sweeping The Nation — The first year of the millennium! Nu-metal! Metallica vs Napster! Coldplay! Stan! Um, here's what else went on in a fertile year, new century anxiety likely contributing to much boundary pushing, intensity and inventiveness. Shellac - Prayer To G... more info

KEXP Seattle — It’s Friday night at the Showbox and there’s a singer on stage waltzing through “My Favorite Things” from The Sound Of Music and at the end of her final stanza, the band behind her crash in and a Danny Brown verse recited by Spank Rock (perha... more info

Obscure Sound — Ridgio’s new track “I’m Just A Man” touts a beat that reminds of the lush, springtime psychedelia on Avalanches’ Wildflower. The Chicago-based rapper has a fluid delivery that seamlessly navigates various structural highlights, from the per... more info

Obscure Sound — Camp Candle caught my attention last year with the stunning track “Surface“, whose sample-forward, vintage orchestral allure with hip-hop rhythmic sophistication reminded of Avalanches. New track “Before the Night” is equally engrossing, thou... more info

Nialler9 — After announcing their first show in 16 years, The Avalanches are playing Dublin Olympia show has now been moved from June 16th to June 22nd due to scheduling conflicts. All tickets purchased for June 16th remain valid for new date but it’s b... more info

Obscure Sound — After drawing acclaim for a sample-driven sound that favored comparisons to The Avalanches on 2013 album Alphabet, London-based project Channel Swimmer will release a new album – Souvenirs – this year, still emphasizing gorgeous samples though in... more info

DJmag — Hopefully, it won't take 16 years this time... more info

Stereogum — The last time the Avalanches recorded an album, they took their sweet time with it. Wildflower , the Australian production collective's sophomore album, came out a full 16 years after Since I Left You, their classic debut. But there's a chance that ... more info

Nialler9 — The Avalanches are playing Dublin’s Academy on June 16th this year. It’ll be the band’s first live performance in Ireland since Witnness in 2001 shortly after Since I Left You came out. Tickets €26.90 including booking fee – ... more info