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HTRK – London – 24 October 2011

HTRK The Garage, London October 24, 2011 HTRK have always been a difficult band to love. Once you got used to their narco-minimalism and faceless anonymity that pervaded their artwork, you realised they weren't a band seeking attention, merely like-minded souls to tumble down their rabbit hole. They weren't looking for you, you were looking

By |2021-01-25T03:53:49+00:00October 26th, 2011|Categories: Live Reviews|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Rowland S. Howard – The Final Interview (Static, 2009)

Forever known as Nick Cave's red right hand in the Birthday Party, Rowland was the purveyor of that skeletal, metallic guitar style that along with the bass growl of Tracey Pew, defined the sound of the band. Speaking to Static's Chris Berkley, only a few weeks before his passing, Rowland S. Howard recounts his extensive career and his brief return to music with Pop Crimes.

By |2021-01-19T08:45:36+00:00March 1st, 2010|Categories: Interviews|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

HTRK, Ipso Facto, ROMANCE – London – 24 July 2009

Ipso Facto recently trimmed the fat, excising keyboardist Cherish Kaya in favour of the perfect rock triangle. The sound is now suitably streamlined, focussed and finessed -- the girls now move a like well-oiled, well-coiled machine.

By |2021-01-20T01:45:01+00:00July 25th, 2009|Categories: Live Reviews|Tags: , , , , , |10 Comments

HTRK – London – 9 March 2009

HTRK Lexington, London 9th March 2009 I first witnessed Melbourne/Berlin noise-makers HTRK in action at a time where any favourable impression would not come forthwith. This was in a dingy low ceilinged East London venue that should've had 'CONDEMNED BUILDING' written all over it. It was as if someone had kicked open the doors, installed