Throughout history, the juxtaposition of maximalism and minimalism has been a fundamental theme of the human experience. From the rhythmic transition between night and day to the structured competition of sports, the theme of polarity weaves into the very fabric of our existence. On their debut album, Drinks, Berlin-based electronicContinue Reading
No Transmission spent most of 2023 writing about singles. We did, however, happen across some gems of albums from the world of alternative music. Here are ten of our favourite albums from 2023. We hope you find something that you will love and cherish forever. Jay 10. Torre di FineContinue Reading
“Destruction is a form of creation” is a quote from Graham Green popularised by the movie Donnie Darko. It is a quote with a truth that is hard to argue with. When you peel back the layers of something, something new emerges. Excuse the scatterbrained introduction to this review, butContinue Reading
Photo by Nathan Kelly Buddy Junior – don’t wait up alternative Pain makes the best art. If you agree with that sentiment, then you’re likely to appreciate the genesis of “don’t wait up”, a dark and catchy new single from San Fransican project Buddy Junior. “I wrote and recorded thisContinue Reading
Somewhere in New England, an ensemble of like-minded musicians are sweating over a four-track cassette machine, twisting their sweetly tinged shoegaze songs with warped effects and pails of texture. The precise location and names of the individual members are unavailable to curious netizens, but they are collectively known as HevvyContinue Reading
Sylvan Tirelle is a multi-instrumentalist from Washington, USA. When I say multi-instrumentalist, I mean multi-instrumentalist. Tirelle’s debut album, Omni-Gatherum, consists of no less than 15 different instruments, from your standard drums and guitars to more exuberant saxophones, flutes, and synths galore. Helming all instruments single-handedly, Tirelle takes a variegated approachContinue Reading
Photo by Enes Bayraktar Conflict at Serenity Pools – Reflectors indie rock Conflicts at Serenity Pools, or CASP for those in a rush, is an indie rock project from Venice Beach, California, spearheaded by vocalist Luke McQueeney, and now based in Los Angeles. The project, which features a castContinue Reading
The historic city of Avignon in France became a World UNESCO heritage site in 1995, owing to its importance in the 14th and 15th centuries. Its walls have contained hundreds of years of people and events. From the death of Louis VIII to the Massacres of La Glacière, Its wallsContinue Reading
Photo by Roma Kaiuk🇺🇦 body / negative – Everett (feat. Midwife) ambient Andy Schiaffino is the LA-based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist behind the dreamy and elusive musical project body / negative. “everett” is a single taken from the artist’s upcoming album of the same name, and features Madeline Johnston, AKA Midwife,Continue Reading
Photo by Efe Ersoy Font – It post-punk Austinites Font unleashes a frenetic and dark amalgamation of rhythmic anomalies, feedback, and tortured vocals feigning indifference on their recent single “It”. Composed of members Thom Waddill, Jack Owens, Anthony Lawrence, Roman Parnell, and Logan Wagner, Font only started playing showsContinue Reading