Livan – Happy Returns Back in my days at KSPC FM , I always loved it when I found a secret nugget that could leap across the spectrum, simultaneously satisfying several basic musical needs. Being totally immersed in the gloom and doom genre with bands like Southern Death Cult , early Echo and the Bunnymen, and Theater of Hate , I wanted my music dark and menacing, weighty, hinting at the deep vacancies echoing in my soul. At the same time, I wasn't looking to commit suicide; I still [...]
I'm getting this post out early this morning then heading out the door for my last week of work before a week of vacation. Well, more like time off, really – not like I'm taking a real vacation; I will unfortunately be staying in and around town. This go-round with the mailbox yielded up a couple of artists I've written about before: Sir Salvatore and Leerone have both previously graced these pages and both have new music out that you should be aware of. I've also gotten a handful of country contributions lately. That [...]
With such a backlog of music due to limited blog time the past couple weeks, we're just going to offer a brief comment or two with the music as I do feel somewhat guilty that much of this has been sitting here so long. I've a couple artists/releases to spotlight and will do them up as separate posts over the weekend. I do want to thank all the bands, artists and labels that have sent music our way for being so patient while I've been so busy. • • • • Swedish Indie/Psychedelic Rockers [...]
What does making music as a matter of survival sound like? A mixture of the raw industrial sounds of Nine Inch Nails, with the guitar force of the Clash and the flashy showmanship of Davie Bowie. London based singer-songwriter Livan has sculpted his musical creations from the dark depths of his own hardships and struggles while borrowing the best from these iconic artists. Born in Greece, Livan relocated to London after his family was exiled during a period of political turmoil. It was there in London that Livan descended to a life of drugs, [...]
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