Specimen July 13th
Story by Dan Hekate Kate Macmillan had been following Specimen July 13th all week. He fascinated and beguiled her in
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Datacide Issues
Alexander Reid Ross: Against the Fascist Creep (Book Review)
Alexander Reid RossAgainst the Fascist CreepAK Press, Chico, Oakland, Edinburgh, Baltimore, 2017ISBN 978-1-84935-244-4 In the introduction, Alexander Reid Ross, who
Read MoreDatacide 17 Record Review by Hans-Christian Psaar
Bong-Ra’s “Palestina” EP, featuring a protest-themed cover, makes a political statement in support of Palestine, with proceeds going to Gaza’s Al Awda hospital. The release nods to author Norman Finkelstein but sparks debate due to his divisive views and contentious history. The EP’s simplistic representation contrasts with the complex realities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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HFK [Rouge de Colere 11] The Toolbox sublabel reserved for the fast and hard sounds is back with one of
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Simon Shreeve (Monic) finds his stride in techno with the 50th release from Osiris Music UK, reminiscent of transformations seen in labels like Tectonic. Ian Martin’s “Sleepwalker” offers a Carpenteresque soundscape, while VSK delivers essential Italian techno on Tommy Four Seven’s label. Death Qualia’s intricate sound design stands out, as does Boylan’s “Ghosts In The Machine” for its energy. Zuli and Mike Parker keep their respective sounds fresh and unique in experimental and industrial techno. Finally, ASC’s “Space Echo EP” brings hypnotic 170bpm beats, continuing the theme of high-quality, genre-pushing electronic music.
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Christoph de Babalon: Grim Zenith EP [VIS005]We haven’t had an EP vinyl from CDB in many years, really since the
Read MoreDictating Democracy – On Recent Elections in East Africa
These are frustrating times for supporters of liberal democracy in East Africa. Over the last two years, Kenya, Uganda and
Read MoreLewisham ’77 – Myth and Anti-fascist History
Fourty years ago this summer [2017], one of the most decisive events in 1970s UK anti-fascism took place in South
Read MoreG20 in Hamburg
The 2017 summit of the G20, which is comprised of the leading seven industrial countries (G7), Russia, and a number
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