The new album coming in early 2016 from Ulver is in fact titled, ATGCLVLSSCAP , which is apparently an acronym for every sign of the zodiac.  Without having heard a single note of this release, the points of influence noted in the information below, which was provided by Rarely Unable PR, feature Kraftwerk , Neu! , Amon Duul II , John Carpenter and Bernard Herrmann .  It sounds like it's going to be ominous, propulsive and generally unsettling.  I unfortunately have no tracks to share at this point, but I'll be sure to post any that surface over the next few months.  ATGCLVLSSCAP is to be released via House of Mythology on January 22nd, 2016.  As mentioned, all info was provided by Rarely Unable.  ULVER
 REVEAL DETAILS OF A BRAND NEW ALBUM ATGCLVLSSCAP   ON NEW LABEL HOUSE OF MYTHOLOGY JANUARY 22ND 2016 House of Mythology proudly presents the new Ulver gatefold double album vinyl (also available on CD), with over 80 minutes worth of material. This album consists of mul

In conjunction with I Heart Noise and Boston Becomes Eclectic , the Boston Not LA compilation series has released its fourth installment featuring some oddsound selections from performers like Anda Volley , Skyjelly and Clown .  And then a song like "College Radio" by The Prefab Messiahs provides some straight-forward garage sounds to balance out the sequence. You can give it a listen here.  It's worth checking out. Boston Not LA 4 by I Heart Noise Hearing this does make me think that there should be a Philly Not New York series out there, like the world would be a better place if such a platform were available for our often overlooked city and the myriad talents it's likely to hold.  Would there be any interest? Sincerely, Letters From A Tapehead

Here's what we danced to nine years ago today.  Happy Anniversary! Sincerely, Letters From A Tapehead

Girl Band Holding Hands With Jamie Rough Trade Released: 9.25.15 No Ripcord review Sincerely, Letters From A Tapehead

Young Gods Records will be releasing two new Swans reissues on December 4th, White Light from the Mouth of Infinity and Love of Life .  So, to anyone reading this, my 39th birthday is right before Christmas if you were looking for gift ideas.  White Light from the Mouth of Infinity and Love of Life were originally released in '91 and '92 respectively, likely buried beneath a greasy, sweaty wannabe-subculture driven by teen angst, flannel, alt-marketing and MTV.  I know these albums definitely slipped past my radar since I was as immersed in all the alt-mania as everyone else was at the time.  First runs of the albums will be issued as limited edition box sets with CD, vinyl and digital versions to follow once the sets have been bought up.  You can read more about the reissues below.  All info was provided by Howlin' Wuelf Media.  You can also listen to both albums here:   Swans continue their remastered reissues series on Young God Records in North America

"Sleepy Dog" is a new single from Wand 's recently released third album, 1,000 Days , which arrived mere months after their 2nd, the In The Red released Golem .  "Sleepy Dog" premiered via SPIN , a gently psych-influenced synth rock track, very melodic and almost camped up like the theremin-driven score from some antiquated science fiction soundtrack.  Links, info and tour dates were provided by Mutante Inc. and Drag City.  No Philly dates, by the way. WHAT DREAMS MAY COME OF WAND'S SLEEPY DOG 1000 Days are upon you! With just a fortnight or so before their American tour unfurls in the name of all that is new and true, Wand have something ELSE for you to look at, too! For their soarching and scorching deep-album cut "Sleepy Dog," they've turned to Meghan Tryon and Garrett Davis for something to accompany their tune - a toon of its own, as it transpires. But def the kind of toon you only see in your mind's high, a technicolor b

FINALLY!!! So, the Amphetamine Records documentary, The Color of Noise , will be released on November 24th.  It's currently available for pre-order .  I've been aching to see this documentary since the trailer first became available, so I am very excited to give it a look.   Also exciting, though, is the onslaught of AmRep reissues planned, the first wave including a 3-LP set of the Dope-Guns-N-Fucking in the Streets compilation, Cunning Stunts by Cows , Music for Insect Minds by Halo of Flies and a soundtrack release for The Color of Noise , which will be issued on colored vinyl for RSD-Black Friday.  All links and info was provided by MVD Entertainment Group. Here's the trailer: Amphetamine Reptile Records "The Color Of Noise" Coming on November 24th Clip premiere now live at Brooklyn Vegan Soundtrack to be released on limited edition 150 gram color vinyl for Record Store Day - November 27th AmRep Re-Issues Coming November 24th MVD Ent

The Greatest Hoax : "Opus No. 29" (via Terrorbird /Soundcloud) Kowloon Walled City : "Grievances" (via Rarely Unable/ Neurot Recordings /Soundcloud) Gnaw Their Tongues : "Through Flesh" (via Earsplit PR/ Crucial Blast /YouTube) Nicolas Jaar : "Fight" (via Force Field PR/ R & S Records /YouTube) Sincerely, Letters From A Tapehead

Up until now, I'd been oblivious to J.R. Robinson 's Wrekmeister Harmonies , a metal/drone/vocal/rock project featuring a rather impressive roster of musicians.  This ensemble is releasing a third Wrekmeister Harmonies album called Night of Your Ascension on November 13th via Thrill Jockey Records and I've had a chance to sample some of the LP.  An excerpt of the second of its two tracks surfaced online yesterday via Revolver Magazine called "Run Priest Run."  It's about 12-plus minutes out of its almost 17, so it's a pretty generous offering.  You can check that out below: Here's a trailer for the release: All info and links were lovingly curated from the excellent people over at Earsplit PR.  Please check out the Revolver article as well. Wrekmeister Harmonies set to release Night of Your Ascension on 13th Nov Featuring The Body, Marissa Nadler, members of Einsturzende Neubauten, Corrections House, Bitchin Bajas and more Nearly

Coming up for 2016, the heavily revered post-rock act Tortoise will be releasing The Catastrophist on January 22nd via Thrill Jockey Records.  This is the band's long-awaited follow-up to their 2009 release, Beacons of Ancestorship .   "Gesceap" is the lead single and it's a worthwhile 7-and-change synth-driven instrumental, electro-fuzz pulse and textural pleasantry.  The album is currently available for pre-order.  You can check out the track below: All information has been brought to you by the great people at Thrill Jockey Records. Tortoise announce new album The Catastrophist out 22nd January Tortoise release first single Gesceap Full European tour in February announced "Tortoise enabled the cross-pollination we take for granted today, drawing on dub, post-punk, weird folk, jazz-fusion, progressive rock and dance music to open a Pandora’s box of possibilities" - The Sunday Times  "One of the most heralded names in modern Ameri

Thee Oh Sees/Purling Hiss gig, 9.12   Thee Oh Sees "Help" In The Red Released: 4.28.09   Purling Hiss Weirdon Drag City Released: 9.23.14 Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of seeing Purling Hiss and Thee Oh Sees perform at the Underground Arts in Philadelphia.  While the experience of seeing both bands perform for a very rowdy and obnoxious crowd of intoxicated rock fans was enough to top off an excellent Saturday evening, the opportunity to add a couple releases to my library was an added bonus.  So, thickening my collection of Thee Oh Sees releases by one, I grabbed a copy of the 2009 LP, Help .  I also picked up Weirdon by Purling Hiss, which I reviewed for No Ripcord in 2014.  You can find that review here . Locrian/Sannhet gig, 9.11 Locrian & Mamiffer Bless Them That Curse You SIGE Released: 2.21.12 Locrian , whom I've waxed on and on about pretty consistently over the years, were the opener for the post-metal act, San