Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields
Upon reading an article conducted by MTV, entitled ‘Stephin Merritt Would Rather Not Talk About His Abstinence’, a hint of trepidation came over me. Trepidation and a fierce disdain for music journalists with a sensationalist agenda.
The article begins:
“Walk up to a stranger on a city subway, stand uncomfortably close and ask if he’s been circumcised, and you’ll get roughly the same reaction…
FAULT Exclusive: HELIUM ROBOTS
Hailing from the deepest, darkest reaches of space, and now marooned on Earth, Helium Robots (or, as they’re known on this planet, Lydia Jones and Ewan Willmott) are whiling away time till they’re picked up by the Mother Ship by making atmospheric, galaxy-infused electronic indiepop. Having just beamed in their debut EP Voltopia, we get under the wires of robotkind’s most promising musical act.…
LAID BACK RELEASE MINI ALBUM
Just in time for summer BBQs and beach parties, Danish duo Laid Back — after far too long — have released some select new material. (In case you don’t know, they’re renowned for their classic underground dance hit “White Horse.”) Complete with never before heard gems, mini album Cosyland was recorded in 1981 with equipment that, at the time, was considered along the likes of “Science Fiction.”…
Q&A—The Hundred In The Hands
We sat down with Brooklyn-based duo The Hundred In The Hands — Eleanore Everdell (vocals, keyboards) and Jason Friedman (guitar, programming) — to talk about their latest album, experimenting with new grounds and what it’s like to work together musically and emotionally.
FAULT: Hello! You’ve recently just starting touring your new album, Red Night. Congratulations. First off, you’ve both…
Mount Kimbie
The duo have received a tasty critical reception, though the implication at times is towards a mildness that is almost insubstantial. A Pitchfork article alludes to “the burp of plumbing. A big synthesizer sweep sounds like the air conditioner turning on”. An even kinder BBC review insinuates that Crooks & Lovers embodies that captivating quality of background music, likening the record to…
Welcome to Biophilia
The deep, soothing sound of David Attenborough’s voice greets the audience at the specially adapted Campfield Market Hall for Björk’s final Biophilia performance at the Manchester International Festival. The excitement in the crowd is palpable; all can sense the spectacle about to unfurl.
Feature by Sam Holder
The biennial Manchester International Festival prides itself on providing a…
Liz Goldwyn: Hollywood Royalty
The best way to describe her is: the Hollywood royalty of the creative arts. Fashion Writer, Filmmaker, and Jewellery Designer are just a few titles that fit Liz Goldwyn. Having worked in fashion, art and photography since she was 16, Liz naturally attended the School of Visual Arts in NYC. While still in college, she contributed her expertise to help establish the fashion department at Sotheby’s…
Matt Crux
"I’ve been creating things my whole life"
FAULT: What is about psychedelia that you love you so much?
The reason I love psychedelia so much is because I enjoy letting myself go with the flow on a mind-expanding journey into the psyche. When we learn to let go of preconceptions and conformity we start to enter deep within the subconscious mind and tap into higher creative forces and…