LOST RECORDINGS… IDENTITY CRISISES

Tomorrow… something weird is dropping. And I’ve listened to it. Norway’s capital city of Oslo is no stranger to all different music scenes, including a decently large punk scene. I’ve never heard of something this bizarre though… A band that lasted a day. A DAY. Fifteen years ago, in 2003, two members of the band Speedergarben got together in the studio to play leftover material they had and this is the product of that studio time. What came of it is three tracks that are just shy of five minutes all together. Did I mention that this happened 15 years … Continue reading LOST RECORDINGS… IDENTITY CRISISES

Extinct vol. 5 – Lyapis Trubetskoy

Lyapis Trubetskoy Belarus | Punk Rock/Ska RIP 1990-2014 Why you need to know them… From local, underground success to national success Have one of the coolest and most creative music videos ever made Major award winners in Russia and Belarus Blenders of multiple genres Powerful, political and timely lyrics during their existence A VERY extensive music catalogue If you’re a fan of bands like Reel Big Fish or Anti-Flag   HISTORY In 1986, Gorbachev and his crew brought about “Glasnost” – a policy thawing the stranglehold of citizens by the Soviet government. This new policy ushered in the idea of … Continue reading Extinct vol. 5 – Lyapis Trubetskoy

Mad Props – 05.17

Mad Props is the segment replacing Meh or Yeh Music Reviews because we figured, “why waste time talking about music we don’t like when we can talk about the music we DO like?!” From time to time, we will even have reviews of tracks and albums that haven’t even dropped yet! Below you will find a smorgasbord of music reviews to enjoy!   SINGLES FREEDUMB. Stuck in a Dream Available May 25, 2018 Norway  |  Punk With a different approach to their aggressive punk stylings, the newest single by Freedumb. is a peek into the evolution of what punk can … Continue reading Mad Props – 05.17

THIS JUST IN: Music News – 04/12

Amy Shark Announces New Album and Single! Australia | Indie Pop A post shared by Amy Shark (@amysharkmusic) on Apr 12, 2018 at 12:16am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js With a hit EP under her belt, it’s time that Amy Shark showed the world what she is made of with her debut, full-length album Love Monster. It’s due out July 13th and there are a BUNCH of different pre-order bundles available for purchase on her site here! But, wait… that’s not all! She just released her latest single I Said Hi and it is far from disappointing. It begins like many of her … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News – 04/12

Abisha Uhl

“Better” Off Sticking it Out U.S.A./JAPAN| POP-PUNK ROCK You remember when we said we’d have slight exceptions on Sferikul when it comes to covering artists from the U.S.? Well, here’s exception #1 – ABISHA UHL. Currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Abisha had quite the colorful and culture-filled life since birth. Uhl was born in Bahrain, but her parents soon moved to Japan where she lived until she was 18. When she finished school at 18, she popped overseas to Minnesota and has called it home ever since. However, she does still tour internationally from time-to-time, always taking into consideration her … Continue reading Abisha Uhl

New Music Vids 08.01.17

Global Music is ALWAYS on the move and growing, so we like to try and stay on top of things. Below are 10 of the latest videos from artists from 8 different countries! Enjoy! Either Way by Snakehips and Anne-Marie, feat. Joey Bada$$ (British Electronic/Dance) Yuk Foo by Wolf Alice (British Alt-Rock) Burn The Horizon by The HellFreaks (Hungarian Punk Rock) Young Master by Higher Brothers (Chinese Rap) Helium by A.D.K.O.B. (Australian Experimental Electronic) Been Calling by Maleek Berry (British/Nigerian AfroPop) Straight From the Pop by Beverly Girl (Finnish RetroPop/Freestyle) Trash From the Past by Jinka (German/Romanian Experimental Pop) World … Continue reading New Music Vids 08.01.17