Unlike “New Romantic”, “New Pop” was a term that never truly stuck… it was coined by Paul Morley, then a polarising writer for NME. It was used to describe forward thinking music that, while rooted in post-punk, was accessible and looked to overthrow rockist conventions by unashamedly blending a variety of styles.
The ever dependable Cherry Red present ‘Heaven Sent - The Rise Of New Pop 1979-1983’. Continue Reading ›
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Patricia Wolf is one of the emerging talents in electronic ambient music having begun her career in the acclaimed synth duo SOFT METALS.
Combining modern and natural worlds, one key aspect in the music of Patricia Wolf is her use of field recordings and this shapes her new album ‘The Secret Lives of Birds’ more than previously. Continue Reading ›
Anglo-French singer-songwriter Julia-Sophie Walker takes the plunge into the long form with her debut album ‘forgive too slow’.
With the release of the heartbreaking second single ‘telephone’ from 'forgive too slow’, Julia-Sophie kindly took time out to speak to ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK about her creative process. Continue Reading ›
One of the new generation of ambient composers, Patricia Wolf releases her third album ‘The Secret Lives of Birds’ on Nite Hive.
Patricia Wolf first became known as a member of acclaimed synth duo SOFT METALS. She kindly answered a number of questions from ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK about 'The Secret Lives of Birds' and her wider conservation concerns. Continue Reading ›
After the resigned acceptance of the “post-truth world” that loomed over his second album ‘Memory Box’, Rodney Cromwell is back with a lighter humorous commentary on midlife with his new single ‘Exercise Class’.
All pumped up with this blast of disco indietronica influenced by NEW ORDER and LCD SOUNDSYSTEM, Rodney Cromwell chatted about ‘Exercise Class’, its accompanying video and more… Continue Reading ›
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