The new album ‘Mind Hive’ (read our review here) is bursting with energy and ideas. Sharp, crisp melodies that seem to find an adventurous balance between Wire’s elegance, aggression and experimentation. Achieving a textured atmosphere that seems completely bold and unique. Did you set out to find a balance between these different voices of the band? …
Remember when nothing tops the excitement of the latest release from a hottest new band? Ripping past the sleeve plastic. Denting the cover sleeve from your enthusiasm. Touching the vinyl grooves directly with your fingers and slamming that album on your parents turntable. All done with the skill and precision of a butcher. Fuck it! …
Sonic Youth, The Cure, My Bloody Valentine, Franz Ferdinand, REM, Minutemen, Elastica, Black Flag, Johnny Marr, the Feelies, Guided by Voices, Ladytron, Minor Threat, Fischerspooner, Bloc Party, Low, Ministry, and almost everyone on the planet with a set of ears who was ever in a band, has been influenced by them. Yet, they remain unknown …
