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Laraaji, Jlin, William Basinski and More Rework Hatis Noit on New Remixes Package

2 days ago | thequietus.com | Christian Eede

Hatis Noit is releasing a remix album for her 2022 LP Aura. Out in September, the eight-track collection takes in reworks of songs from the original record by the likes of Laraaji, Jlin, William Basinski, Matthew Herbert and Preservation, whose remix features billy woods and ELUCID, AKA Armand Hammer. Alongside news of the release, Hatis Noit has shared Jlin’s remix of the track ‘A Caso’, which you can listen to below.
London Venue Troxy to Undergo Refurbishment as Part of Partnership with Broadwick Group

4 days ago | thequietus.com | Christian Eede

London gig venue Troxy is undergoing a refurbishment worth £1.5 million as part of a new partnership with Broadwick Group, the operators of Printworks, Drumsheds, Magazine London and other venues. The venue’s landlords and Broadwick are collectively investing in the refurbishment, which marks the latest phase in the restoration of the Grade II listed building that houses Troxy.
David Lynch Auction Collects Over $4 Million in Total

4 days ago | thequietus.com | Christian Eede

An auction of personal items, film memorabilia and other material belonging to the late David Lynch has collected over $4 million. Taking place last Wednesday (June 18) both online and at an auction house in Gardena, California, the sale encompassed around 450 belongings of the legendary filmmaker, writer and musician. The biggest single sale was scripts for his unmade film project Ronnie Rocket, which went for $195,000, as The Guardian reports.
Hyperspecific: Electronic Music for June Reviewed by Jaša Bužinel

4 days ago | thequietus.com | Patrick Clarke

The first thing that came to mind – a psyop to win over the public. The second – perfect.
Caspar Brötzmann Massaker – It’s a Love Song | The Quietus

4 days ago | thequietus.com | Bobby Barry

For an album arriving twenty-five years after Mute Massaker, Caspar Brötzmann’s last outing with his legendary free noise trio, It’s a Love Song sounds and feels unusually pressing, like the heavy ticks of a clock nearing midnight.
Joy Orbison and Overmono Share New Collaboration, 'Lippy'

4 days ago | thequietus.com | Christian Eede

Joy Orbison and Overmono have reprised their joint Joy Overmono alias for a new track, ‘Lippy’. Featuring vocals from Montréal rapper Skiifall, the new cut was born from a shared studio session between Joy Orbison and Overmono at XL Recordings’ London base, and was further crafted between Bristol, New York and Montréal.
Public Enemy Release New Protest Song, 'March Madness'

4 days ago | thequietus.com | Christian Eede

Public Enemy have released a new protest song, ‘March Madness’. Marking the hip hop group’s first original song in five years, the track was written and recorded with a collective of student collaborators. Initial proceeds from the track, which was released to mark this year’s Juneteenth, will go to The Black Music Action Coalition Human Rights Fund and the anti–gun violence organisation Everytown.
Swell Maps' John Peel Sessions to be Officially Released for the First Time in 40 Years

4 days ago | thequietus.com | Christian Eede

Recordings by Swell Maps for John Peel’s BBC Radio 1 show are to be made officially available for the first time in 40 years on a new release. Due out on vinyl, CD and in digital formats in September, The John Peel Sessions collects three performances for radio by the 70s experimental punk group: from October 1978, May 1979 and March 1980. All of the recordings have been newly remastered for the release.
The Lemonheads Unveil First Original Album in 19 Years, 'Love Chant'

4 days ago | thequietus.com | Christian Eede

The Lemonheads have shared details of their first album of original music in 19 years, titled Love Chant. Spanning 11 tracks, much of the record was recorded in Brazil, where frontman Evan Dando is now based. It features contributions from the likes of J Masics, Juliana Hatfield, Bryce Goggin and Erin Rae, among others. To mark the announcement, Dando and co. have shared lead track ‘In The Margin’, which you can listen to below.
Their own method: Haress Interviewed

5 days ago | thequietus.com | John Doran

“Bishop’s Castle: where ambition goes to die,” says Haress guitarist David Hand with a laugh. He’s recounting some words that were said to him when he and Haress lead singer and guitarist Elizabeth Still moved to the Shropshire market town 17 years ago.