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…
13 years ago
Yamantaka Eye
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…
13 years ago
Guest Playlist: Ponytail’s breezy springtime tunes
Ponytail: Do Whatever You Want All the Time (We Are Free, 4/12/11) Ponytail: "Easy Peasy" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/01-Easy-Peasy.mp3|titles=Ponytail: "Easy Peasy"] After a…
14 years ago
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…
14 years ago
Battles to release Gloss Drop in June on Warp
NY-based experimental-rock band Battles will release its new album, Gloss Drop, on 6/7/11 via Warp. It's the first release since…
14 years ago
Morrow vs. Hajduch: John Zorn’s Ipsissimus
Scott Morrow is ALARM’s music editor. Patrick Hajduch is a very important lawyer. Each week they debate the merits of…
14 years ago