Live Review: Genghis Tron, 11th May 2008

Joseph’s Well, Leeds. Support: Nachtmystium, Middleheim I attend loads of gigs nowadays, relatively speaking, but I was looking forward to none as much as this one. And – though Nachtmystium and Zoroaster come well-recommended – the excitement building in me was for one band: Genghis Tron. I had attempted to see them in 2006 but,Continue reading “Live Review: Genghis Tron, 11th May 2008”

ButH in 300 Words!

Just sticking some FACT stuff up as and when I do it. Board up the HouseLovepump United, 2LP Electro-Grindcore monsters Genghis Tron return with their second full-length album. But is it a case of ‘one was enough’ (a la Andrew W.K.), or are the Tron embarking on a journey of constant improvement? There is definitelyContinue reading “ButH in 300 Words!”

What’s a Manifesto?

Simon Reynolds recently wrote a very interesting piece, not on music, but on the state of music writing. It’s something that everyone should read, as I consider him something of the daddy when it comes to people today who write about music. Some would suggest that mantle should go to Paul Morley, but my onlyContinue reading “What’s a Manifesto?”