Elbow “Build a Rocket Boys!”

Elbow Manchester's Elbow is starting their first ever Arena Tour this week in the UK. The tour is in support of their latest release Build A Rocket Boys! which is their 5th studio effort. The Album was out March 7th and the band have recently released the single/video Neat Little Rows. Build a Rocket Boys! is definitely worth a listen and Elbow are FAULTS ones to watch in 2011. Elbow - Neat…

Shirayas Dream

FAULT: You describe you sound as classical and electronica  How do you keep your sound so unique? Anna Aliena: I don’t wanna sound arrogant, but ShirayasDream would be one of a million musical projects without the quality of my classical voice. No matter if people like it or not! Of course the combination of my vocals with Oliver’s instrumental arrangements helps us keep the sound so unique.…

Artist Spotlight: Ellen Rogers

London-based fine art/fashion photographer Ellen Rogers has managed to breathe new life into an industry dominated by digitally-enhanced image-making. Her dreamy, lo-fi photos reveal a world in which "temptresses seduce and lure [the viewer] into unknown, dark lands." Rogers is a firm believer in the art and craft of analog photography; she does not utilize any digital equipment or…

The Kills “DNA”

The Kills DNA The Kills have released a new single this weekend via their website called DNA. The band has also confirmed UK tour dates for May and June (no word yet of the support act). Their new album Blood Pressures will be out April 4th. The latest track is definitely worth a listen. The Kills a FAULT Favourite and ones to watch this year. The Kills - DNA May 27: Central Methodist Hall,…

rac_ka

FAULT: What's the story behind Rac_ka? Kanade: ( Firstly, I regret not being able to speak English better, sorry.) About "rac_ka" We met In 2003,  became members of the same band. Afterwards, we had the possibility of playing as a duo through the recordings for that band. Toru: The band started recording on 13th July 2005 , to trigger the formation of the rac_ka project.  At that…

“The Cry Baby”

FAULT: What is the story behind "The Cry Baby"? Well, The Cry Baby came from my childhood, I grew up in a posh bit of London as a carer for my Mum. I had a completely weird existence in a mess with cats everywhere, a gran with severe dementia and a very sick mum. Abnormal was completely normal to me and when you're young you don't question this. When I was 18, I moved out. I gradually began to…

SIBLING

No Twinset In Sight The punk knitters of the label, SIBLING have joined forces with underground 90’s artists Tim Noble and Sue Webster to create one off, distinct and defiant knitwear. Emblazoned with slogans Puny Undernourished Kid and Girlfriend From Hell, in neon graff embroidery and reflective tape, these knits are the epitome of in your face punk attitude. Now available exclusively at…

Anthony Charman

FAULT: What is the creative process of your music? Anthony: I suppose just letting whatever's in my head come out! It can get you in trouble, and make people think your barking, but musically, I find it works. It helps to create a fresh sound; letting random ob-la-di ob-la-da enter the airwaves, as to oppose the usual drivel! FAULT: Can you sum up your sound in 3 words? Anthony:…