Alève Mine

The Spike Experts

1982 onwards... From monophonic synthesizers in bedrooms to computers in spare rooms. Progress has been slow but the passion remains - to make music that transports the mind to other places. Now a solo 'composer', Edward Smith invites one ...

Influenced by: Human League, Kraftwerk, PIL, Tangerine Dream

Teen Girl Scientist Monthly

With sunny guitars and fuzzy synths, Brooklyn based power pop sextet Teen Girl Scientist Monthly (TGSM) will release their debut full-length album Modern Dances on February 26, 2013. Made up mostly of NYU grads, TGSM’s infectious sound (a la Unico...

Influenced by: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, Arcade Fire, Wavves, Pixies, Orange Juice, photos of kittens, Talking Heads

SHELF:LIFE

Pistols at 20 Paces

Since their formation in 2011, Pistols at 20 Paces (PA20P) has earned their reputation as a consistently solid live rock act that delivers a show well worth the price of admission. Formed in Edmonton, AB, Canada, the band has quickly made a name fo...

Influenced by: Foo Fighters, Muse, Jimmy Eat World, Electric Light Orchestra