Author: earsforeyes

This November edition of the Kammer Klang new music series was full of variety and interesting sounds.  Firstly, Johannes Kreidler’s ‘Money’ was performed in its UK premiere.  Opening with plunderphonic samples of cheesy corporate exposition on money over bent guitar wobble, the piece opened up with glitched cd-snatches of generic pounding pop-techno and discordant lumpy piano.  The… Continue reading Kammer Klang – 26th November – Cafe Oto, Dalston, London →

This amazing evening at Café Oto combined Paul Clipson’s improvised super8 projections with two of the best electronic music artists currently in operation; a show stunning in both concept and execution.Luke Younger with Paul Clipson projectionSome Truths appeared first; his modular synths instantly engaging; the sharp pops became a mesh of furred clicks and bangs… Continue reading Luke Younger / Some Truths / Paul Clipson – 25th November – Cafe Oto, Dalston, London →

'Cloud seeding’ seems a strange notion to be connected to something as fragile and enjoyable as the brand new album from Splatter, a London quartet headed by Noel Taylor and Anna Kaluza. In this work, entitled ‘cloudseed’, the band’s original rhythm section has been replaced by Portuguese guitarist, Pedro Velasco and Tom Greenhalgh on drums.… Continue reading Paulo Chagas on Splatter’s ‘Cloud Seeding’ (originally published at www.jazz.pt) →

 Rory McCormick and Jessica Peace (image from Xylem records website)6&8 are a duo of poet/vocalist Jessica Peace and sound designer Rory McCormick.  They made some of the best music of last year, particularly the excellent 'City Plaintive'.  Their latest release is 'Ma Propre Fable, un Dimanche', a collaboration with Day Before Us on the… Continue reading Calling Time on Reality: an interview with Jessica Peace and Rory McCormick of 6&8 →

In a year of fantastic music, one album stood out - The Outer Church compilation on Front & Follow records.  This amazing assortment of artists, associated with Joseph Stannard's Brighton club night of the same name, has been collected into one of the most essential musical anthologies of this or any other year.  It is an album… Continue reading Ears For Eyes – Best Albums of 2013 →

Me, displaying an ace gig entrance-stamp.Ears For Eyes has been fortunate enough to publish many interesting end-of-year lists by some fascinating people.  Now, I'm afraid, it's time for you to read my thoughts on what has fed my nucleus accumbens throughout the year, beginning with a summary of my encounters with the music venues of London.Luke Younger's noise gear w/ Paul Clipson… Continue reading Ears For Eyes – 2013 Live Round-up →

  Kay Grant is a vocalist, songwriter and free improviser whose work is informed by experience in a broad range of styles including jazz, opera, pop and rock. Her last release, Fast Talk with Alex Ward on clarinet, is out on Emanem (http://www.emanemdisc.com/E5021.html). -------------------------------------Here is my top ten for 2013: a collection of experiences, milestones, meaningful… Continue reading Kay Grant’s 2013 Round-up →

Alex Ward is a clarinettist and guitarist working in both composed works and improvisation.  A member of many scratch duos and trios, he also plays in N.E.W, Forebrace, Dead Days Beyond Help, God's Mama, and other bands.  This summer also saw the premiere of his composition for quintet 'Glass Shelves and Floor'.  A regular feature at… Continue reading Alex Ward’s 2013 Round-up →

Hacker Farm made one of the albums of the year with 'UHF'.  As well as being one third of Hacker Farm, Kek-w is a writer and blogger.  Here is his look back at 2013. ---------------------------------------------------------------Some random personal / musical highlights from 2013. In no particular order - ask me again tomorrow and they’d probably be slightly… Continue reading Kek-w’s 2013 Round-up →