After moving to the USA, one of the very first things I did was ask Rafael Anton Irisarri if he was planning to host another Substrata Festival, in what would potentially be it’s 3rd edition. For two years ive sat and envied this festivals attendees, its ethos, its intimateness and of course its amazing lineup, … Continue reading
Substrata Festival, in Seattle (USA) is hoping to make its third edition come true this July and for anyone even remotely interested in ambient, modern-classical, drone or experimental music, this is one of the only weekend events in the world right now dedicated to these musical styles. It’s especially poignant for me as i’ve sat … Continue reading
I remember looking at the Bloc lineup in 2009 and seeing Ulrich Schnauss scheduled for what must’ve been a very rare festival appearance at the time. Needless to say I didn’t get to go, but I won’t be making the same mistake this time around given Bloc 2012 is right on my doorstep in sunny-old … Continue reading
Get on over to the new Echaskech website www.Echaskech.co.uk for the latest photos, gigs and downloads. Also updated is a lovely little Biog, where you may recognise a little asip interview from back in December. You can catch the crew at a few upcoming gigs in London or if you are willing the summer on … Continue reading
Last week i got news of Orbital playing at the Big Chill next year. wahoo. Tickets go on sale today and a very early line-up has been announced: Alice Russell Basement Jaxx Calexico Favela Chic Horse Meat Disco John Hegley Ludovico Einaudi Norman Jay Orbital Pharoah Sanders Sean Hughes Summer of Dub Wonky Pop Lets … Continue reading