50 Unheralded Albums from 2011
In just one more trip around the sun, another swarm of immensely talented but under-recognized musicians has harnessed its collective…
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Battles
Contest: Win a weekend pass to Moogfest 2011
Let the neon-clad masses have their buzz bands and watery beer in the discomfort of the hot summer sun; we'll…
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Concert Photos: Battles @ The Vic (Chicago, IL)
Descending once again upon the Windy City, Battles brought its three live members — drummer John Stanier, multi-instrumentalist Ian Williams, guitarist/bassist Dave…
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Watch the making of Battles’ My Machines video
Have you seen the video for Battles' Gary Numan-fronted song, "My Machines"? Enjoy the epic man-vs.-escalator drama here. And then watch the making-of video…
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Morrow vs. Hajduch: Noxious Foxes’ Légs
Scott Morrow is ALARM’s music editor. Patrick Hajduch is a very important lawyer. Each week they debate the merits of…
13 years ago
This Week’s Best Single: Battles’ My Machines
Battles: My Machines (Warp, 8/16/11) Battles: "My Machines" (feat. Gary Numan) [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/battles-my-machines-ft.-gary-numan.mp3|titles=Battles: "My Machines" (feat. Gary Numan)] This week, experimental…
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Battles: Experimental Rockers Rally After a Shake-Up
During the recording of Battles' new album, integral multi-instrumentalist Tyondai Braxton left the group to pursue solo endeavors. The remaining…
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This Week’s Best Single: Battles’ Ice Cream
Battles: Ice Cream (Warp, 5/24/11) Battles: "Ice Cream" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Ice-Cream.mp3|titles=Battles: "Ice Cream"] With its new album, Gloss Drop, due out on…
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MP3 Premiere: World’s End Girlfriend’s “Teenage Ziggy”
World's End Girlfriend: Seven Idiots (Erased Tapes, 6/21/11) World's End Girlfriend: "Teenage Ziggy" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Worlds_End_Girlfriend_Teenage_Ziggy.mp3|titles=World's End Girlfriend: "Teenage Ziggy"] World’s End…
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Concert Photos: Battles @ Lincoln Hall (Chicago, IL)
With its first release since former loop maestro / singer Tyondai Braxton left the band last year, experimental-rock band Battles…
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Adebisi Shank: Spasmodic, Electronic, Riotous Rock
Irish trio Adebisi Shank makes its US debut with its second full-length album, which features dynamic undulations, nuanced production, and…
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Battles announces North American & European tour dates
With a June 7 release date set for its new album, Gloss Drop, NY-based Battles will embark on a brief…
14 years ago