Reviews
Boys Star Library (2002)
Sugar and Water
Infectiously eclectic pop on second album from New York trio, Boys' Star Library
Boys Star Library (2001)
If I Was Born A Girl
Are you happy in your life? Do you always look forward? If so, good for you, but don’t forget what went on in your past. “Have a look back for a moment”, suggest The Boys’ Star Library, a New York Cit
Bugs Eat Books (2002)
At Sixes and Sevens
New EP of "gorgeous pop songs with jagged edges" from "unassuming" group from Athens, Georgia
Bunsen Honeydew (2001)
Transistor
Hailing from NYC Bunsen Honeydew have a live reputation for being able to reach noise levels that can stun at twenty paces, but decibels aren’t the only force pulling the band. “Transistor” is driven
Mike Skinner (2001)
Staring Into Spaces
Mike Skinner strips out industrial beats on his gloomily packaged 'Staring into Spaces'. With a methodical approach typical for New York musicians, a rich texture, however, develops throughout this m
Various (2001)
Bumblebear Friends and Family Vol 1
It has been a quiet time for releases at New York's BumbleBEAR label.Its bands have, however, been working at full speed during 2001 to prepare some brand new sounds to put out early next year . Wh
Various (2001)
Build Your Own Radio
You’ll smile, you’ll groan inwardly, you’ll check your watch, and when it’s all over you’ll applaud, bursting pride mingling with gentle cynicism. 'Build Your own Radio' feels like your eldest child’
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Interviews
Boys Star Library
Interview
Eclectic in tone, New York alt. pop trio Boys' Star Library have just released their second album, 'Sugar & Water'. Frontman Jimmy Hughes speaks to Olga Sladeckova about it, and recent developments at his BumbleBEAR label