Martin Rev – Mari
In 1980, the former Suicide lone instrumentalist Martin Rev released his self-titled debut album on the imperious No Wave label Lust/Unlust. The record has become much sought after due to Rev’s edgy employment of Suicide’s proto-synth pop, hypnotic drum machines, jittery synths, and drone bass lines. Have a listen to [...]
Groovy Ghosts of Yule: Alan Vega – No More Christmas Blues
The weather outside is frightful so how about we hear the delightful Ghost Rider himself, Alan Vega, warble a Christmas tune in the only way he can? What else you going to do? Nothing! Included on the ZE’s 1982 A Christmas Record compilation, this quite gloomy sounding yet strangely uplifting [...]
The Ivan Drago School of Excellence: ZE Records Special
THE IVAN DRAGO SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE: ZE RECORDS SPECIAL!!! Hello and welcome to the first ever edition of THE IVAN DRAGO SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE!!! Before we look at the first inductee, you may be wondering who the hell is this Ivan Drago and what does it all mean? Basically, [...]