Throbbing Gristle – reissues on CD and vinyl

legendary avant-garde and industrial group Throbbing Gristle have reissued and remastered five of their albums; The Second Annual Report (1977), D.o.A: The Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle (1978), 20 Jazz Funk Greats (1979), Heathen Earth (1980) and Greatest Hits (1981). below is an interview with two of the band, Chris Carter & Cosey Fanni Tutti, that was conducted recently at Rough Trade East in London in which they talk about the remastering process, some of TG’s history as well as new material. the interview was organised by The Quietus and you’ll find a link to their article about the reissues here

and this is a 19 minute preview of 1981′s Greatest Hits album

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Two Syllables Volume Six by First Word Records (free album d/l)

as we reach Christmas and the end of another year is in sight those lovely people at First Word have compiled a mix of the labels highlights from 2011 and produced Two Syllables Volume Six. you’ll find new artists, exclusives and remixes across 12 great tracks, all wrapped up as a lovely gift and ready to go in the form of a free download. Two Syllables Volume Six is a very satisfying listen, so much so that as i write these words i have it playing for the third time today. you’ll find music from Ye Mighty, Souleance, Frameworks, Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra, kidkanevil, EPRC, Homecut, Herma Puma, Debian Blak, Lotek & Amenta

Merry Christmas from First Word (and 3nipples xx)

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Barbican Blaze 2011

fancy joining in a celebration of the boldest music from across the globe in East London, featuring UK exclusives and new commissions? if the answer is yes then head to Blaze. Blaze is presented by the Barbican and part of the Create Festival

it’s been running since June 19th but there’s still two weeks to go for a chance to witness commissions and new works, open-air concerts, and special shows in venues across East London including the historic Hackney Empire

here’s the fourth and final of the Blaze podcasts, though you can hear all the Barbican Contemporary Music podcasts uploaded on SoundCloud here, featuring Basement Jaxx, Ojos de Brujo, Paloma Faith, Asa, Kurt Elling, Van der Graaf Generator, Kronos Quartet, These New Puritans, NEU!, Angelique Kidjo and more

www.barbican.org.uk/blaze