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…
The Correspondents interview
Some of the FAULT team went to see The Correspondents again last Saturday. The entire venue was packed to the rafters - we actually don't have any pictures of yet another amazing(ly sweaty) performance from Mr Bruce (Ian) and Mr Chuckles (Tim) as there wasn't enough room to position our hips, let alone our cameras. To make up for that we decided to post our interview with them from FAULT Issue…
Artefact of Dirt
FAULT: You describe your sound as Electronica / Experimental / Gothic How do you keep your sound unique?
The ways in which we perceive, appraise and internalize an atmosphere as well as the transition of one atmospheric scenery to another are the foundations of my reflexions. Since our senses enable us to perceive and feel the complexities of existence, I try to provoke listeners’…
catronic
FAULT: How has 2011 been for you so far?
2011 has been another successful year for me.
My current album has been reviewed well by various German music magazines .Thus I have met a lot of interesting people.Further, I have written music for a film that was shown in the cinema of my hometown.It is called local heroes and is about the local cultural scene.This was a very interesting experience for…
FAULT FAVOURITE: KAV
KAV
KAV (Kav Blaggers/Kav Sandhu) is a musician who hails from Leicester. Starting off his career as the resident DJ at The Charlotte in his home-town, KAV met and toured with industry greats such as Mani from Primal Scream from an early age, with his band A.K.A Weave. At 21, he was signed by Guigsy ex-Oasis bass player who took the group to record at the legendary Rockfield Studios. In…