The Horrors have come a long long way since their first self-titled EP, which offered so much with their nihilistic, post-punk sound. Their latest album 'Primary Colors' brought them a new found hype with many labeling them the next Joy Division, and after seeing them at Glastonbury this year I couldn't agree more.
Their new single 'Whole New Way' was originally meant to be a Japan only b-side release, but Albran's thoughts of re-recording it at his Studio 13 turned out to be pretty fucking smart. They're on the bill for Big Day Out this year, and anyone that was lucky enough to get a ticket should definitely consider seeing them.
Impressing even more, they have been dropping a few remixes over the months between their tour dates. Their take on Memory Tapes 'Bicycle' is one melancholic, down-tempo daydream that sounds like a summer thunderstorm.
El Ten Eleven from California, USA, depict post-rock at its finest. It's Ratatat-like rhythm proves to immerse listeners. A mixture of guitar/bass and the utilization of electrical-drums and acoustics combining to produce a technically impressive mixture of music! Puts Ratatat to shame..
Discography:
El Ten Eleven (2004) Every Direction Is North (2007) These Promises Are Being Videotaped (2008)