Autechre live review: undefinable electro in the dark

Autechre live review: undefinable electro in the dark

The legendary English electronic duo’s unlit shows illuminate the triumphs and absurdities of so-called “IDM.” Autechre. Photo by Bafic.   Apollo Frequencies is a series exploring sounds that seem to come from another world. In this week’s edition, Raphael Helfand attends an Autechre show in the not-so-pitch black. Dark, pragmatically stylish clothing. Hats to cover…

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#10 songs you need in your life

#10 songs you need in your life

“#10 songs you need in your life” Tracks we love, in no particular order. Each week, The FADER staff rounds up the songs we can’t get enough of. Here they are, in no particular order. “One Step Closer” — Linkin Park (100 gecs Reanimation) The raw, messy emotion of Linkin Park’s breakout song “One Step…

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#Autechre Remix SOPHIE’s “BIPP”: Listen

#Autechre Remix SOPHIE’s “BIPP”: Listen

“#Autechre Remix SOPHIE’s “BIPP”: Listen” Autechre have remixed SOPHIE’s 2013 classic “BIPP.” The remix will be issued with SOPHIE’s previously unreleased B-side “UNISIL.” The single is due out on vinyl via Numbers on January 28. Listen below, via Bandcamp. Back in 2015, SOPHIE claimed she wanted “NO remixes” of her music “unless it’s Autechre,” according…

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#Autechre Surprise Release New Album PLUS

#Autechre Surprise Release New Album PLUS

“#Autechre Surprise Release New Album PLUS” Autechre have surprise released their second album of the month. PLUS, released this morning on Warp through the duo’s Bleep store, follows SIGN, the uncharacteristically accessible LP they released on October 16. Head to Bleep to preview its 9 tracks. Vinyl and CD editions are out November 20.  Read…

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