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Simon Heartfield reflects on The State of Social Movement

Simon Heartfield has long been a fixture in the electronic underground, with a career stretching back to the early 2000s. His new LP, The State of Social Movement, is out this week. About his new release, Simon said: “[I] wanted to combine some dancefloor, electro, and techno elements with more abstract soundscapes.” With that in mind, […]

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Electronica Singles and extended plays

Not Me But Us beguiling return with Piano Twoness

Not Me But Us have released a gorgeous new EP, Piano Twoness. It marks the one-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Two. It finds the Italy duo – comprising Naples-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Bruno Bavota and electronic composer and producer Fabrizio Somma (aka K-Conjog) – taking an introspective turn. They have revisited four tracks from the album and […]

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Americana and country Upcoming live music

Jason McNiff is on a razor’s edge

Jason McNiff, the internationally heralded songwriter and guitarist, brings his trio to Chelmsford’s Hot Box this Sunday (23 March). Tickets are available here. Furthermore, Jason and fellow Hastings residents, The Lost Revellers, are staging A Razor’s Edge – a celebration of the incredible music, lyrics, and legacy of Bob Dylan in their hometown next week. […]

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Singles and extended plays Upcoming live music

Shake Rag and The Trial live @ Hot Box

Shake Rag, ace punk-blues rockabilly act from Hyde, has been invited to play Chelmsford’s Hot Box again, despite nearly taking the roof off a couple of years ago. The support for this Saturday’s show comes from local trio The Trial. Discover the connection between Shake Rag and Elvis Presley Ahead of the show, Richard Moses […]

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Travel photography

Tony Page’s photobook showcases India’s vibrancy

Tony Page, the acclaimed, Essex-based photographer, recently launched his debut photobook – India, Bharat Vol. 1 – which documents his journey through India. With over 21 years’ experience in food, product, people, and travel photography, Tony’s book captures the true soul of India. A country he dreamed of visiting since childhood, which did not disappoint. […]

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Electronica Exclusive Industrial New release Singles and extended plays Upcoming live music

Beton Brut presents Kinetic Structures I

A clever clogs once said: “Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.” This statement has always really annoyed me. Why cannot someone do a shuffle of delight when their eyes first fall on a beautiful building? Who would deny Sir Christopher Wren a gigue when he saw a dome, for the first time in […]

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New release Singles and extended plays Upcoming live music

Kill Bosco new single and launch party

Kill Bosco, the hotly tipped Essex four-piece, returns to the musical fray with a new single this week. The band launches the single with a performance at Hot Box in Chelmsford this Saturday (18 January), with support from Essex whippersnappers Park Drive and The Trial. A Kill Bosco LP is also due, but the band […]

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Industrial Upcoming live music

Pitchshifter: back to rock your world

Pitchshifter, the legendary, genre-defying agent provocateurs, are taking their high-octane show on the road for ‘possibly’ (please note this is the editor’s word not the band’s!) the last time … until the next. JS hilariously summed up the reality of booking tours below. There will also be exclusive vinyl and merch to snap up at […]

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Electronica Upcoming live music

Simon Heartfield live @ Radio City Social

Even Butterflies Makes A Sound is delighted to announce a terrific techno triple-header. Simon Heartfield, fresh from supporting the legendary System 7, headlines Chelmsford’s Radio City Social. Kontort, aka Andrew Wright, kicks off proceedings. The legendary Sergio Vilas provides awesome tuneage throughout the evening. Even Butterflies Make A Sound continues to showcase new music This […]

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FOURTH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

Even Butterflies Make A Sound’s fourth anniversary special

So, it’s time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Even Butterflies Make A Sound. It’s been quite the journey. I featured so many fantastic acts, bands and soloists, both international and those breaking through. Sincere thanks to all the artists who lent me their precious time for interviews. Also, I promoted more than a few […]