Author Archive: Harry Sword

Pinch, MIA 2006–2010

On MIA, Pinch presents a selection of originals and remixes that have appeared outside of his Tectonic imprint, a chronological journey charting some of his most questing work.

Peter Van Hoesen, Perceiver

Perceiver is a slow-paced and multifaceted slow-burner that represents some of his most fully realized and melodically complex work, containing a measured dose of expertly driven techno that will sate the headstrong.

Samuel Kerridge, Auris Interna

Samuel Kerridge presents a highly original addition to a growing axis of unfettered sonic exploration with a deeply sinister debut release on the ultra-picky Horizontal Ground.

Industrial Resonance Pt. III: The Industrial Influences of Perc

In this third and final Industrial Resonance piece, LWE asks Ali Wells AKA Perc about his experiences with industrial music and common misconceptions on how the music is meant to be.

Industrial Resonance Pt. II: The Industrial Influences of Surgeon

In this second Industrial Resonance piece, LWE chats with Anthony Child aka Surgeon about how his surroundings influenced his industrial-influenced music and the term “industrial.”

Industrial Resonance: The Roots of Industrial Music

LWE staff writer Harry Sword examines three groups whose music and visuals are essential to the genre known as industrial. The first in a three-part series, this feature includes an interview with William Bennett of Whitehouse/Cut Hands.

Various Artists, Preemptive Action EP Part II

This five-tracker consolidates Pareto Park’s ethos of swaggering heavyweight techno with a varied and unashamedly brash selection.

Theo Parrish, Hand Made EP

Those left wanting by the abrasion of Theo Parrish’s Any Other Styles will find the Hand Made EP for Running Back more classicist and even functional.

LWE Interviews Chris Liebing

In anticipation of Oktave’s August 31st party, Little White Earbuds caught up with techno institution Chris Liebing via e-mail to get the scoop on his plans.

Jon Convex, Idoru EP 2

Seedy, pumping, scowling electronic music, bereft of frills and infused with a twitchy cocaine swagger is what Jon Convex offers on Idoru EP 2.

Mala, Cuba Electronic

For Cuba Electronic and his forthcoming album, Mala has extensively sampled local musicians while traveling to Havana, realigning complex Latin rhythms with his warm boom.

Martin Kemp, German Salad

Returning with his first solo release since 2010, Martin Kemp’s German Salad contains some of his strongest — and certainly his trippiest — material so far.

Bandshell, Dust March

Bandshell makes his production debut with a tight EP that balances bleak techno flavors with classic Hessle Audio fare.

Brendon Moeller, Works

Works, Brendon Moeller’s second album under his own name, is his most fully functional and floor-ready set to date, an excitingly widescreen, ambitious, and mature LP.

Jitterbug, Arcane Theory EP

Taking his time as always, Jitterbug releases his third EP with Uzuri that maintains and furthers the rough yet soothing palette he’s set out.

Little White Earbuds’ Brief History of Early Electronic Music

LWE staff writer Harry Sword provides a primer of sorts on three of the most important early movements to shape electronic music: Musique Concrète, Elektronische Musik, and the BBC’s Radiophonics Workshop.

Kowton, Des Bisous

While Kowton’s releases on Idle Hands and [nakedlunch] have pushed a bass-laden sound that is creepy, tense, and often slow, “Des Bisous” owes more to obtuse instrumental grime.

dBridge Presents Velvit, Passing Encounter / Scarlett

DBridge returns to his new Velvit alias on the sophomore release for Convex Industries, exploring new tempos with stellar effect while retaining his signature essence of jungle soul futurism.

Joker, Skitta / I Think You Should Know

Joker’s latest single for Kapsize fails to improve on his disappointing LP by bringing a grating trance sensibility to the table.