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R. M. Hendrix: ‘Global Affairs / Crack the Code & Remixes’ EP — funkadelic espionage vibes

14 Tuesday Feb 2012

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Valentine’s Day, the day for lovers during which flowers and cupids abound. But not for all. If your idea of a February 14th celebration feels more like a Mr.& Mrs. Smith movie, then R. M. Hendrix’s latest EP might be for you.

As Hendrix puts it, “Imagine Sonic Youth, Primal Scream, and Echo & the Bunnymen trying to make an album in an Ivy League University while watching James Bond films.” Then you get the feel for this V-Day release, titled ‘Global Affairs / Crack the Code & Remixes.’ The EP features two remixes of the climax from last summer’s shoegaze style espionage album, ‘This Dreadful Mess’ as well as two B-sides. Continue reading »

Stellarscope interview: urban space soundscapes

08 Tuesday Nov 2011

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Dark and spacey, Stellarscope is set to release a self titled album November 25, 2011.  Influenced by such bands as My Bloody Valentine, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, and Jesus and Mary Chain, Stellarscope creates textured soundscapes grounded with intense vocal conviction.

Together since 1995, this Philadelphia band is comprised of Tom Lugo (vocal/ Guitar/ fx/ samples/ programming), Rob DeFlaviis (bass/ keys) and Bob Forman (drums/ percussion).  Stellarscope has played venues throughout America’s East Coast and also Canada.  Their songs have appeared on several programs, as well as various worldwide compilations and tribute albums. Tom Lugo spoke with Resonance about Stellarscope’s journey coming full circle and what we can anticipate with the new dawn. Continue reading »

Stellarscope: ‘Call Me Destroyer’ EP — Spacerock Stars

13 Wednesday Jul 2011

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Out of South Philly, USA comes groovy psychedelic space rock.  Stellarscope is a three piece band comprised of Tom Lugo (vocal /Guitar / fx/ samples/ programming), Rob DeFlaviis (bass / keys) and Bob Forman (drums / percussion).

Over the past decade since their inception, Stellarscope has consistently played along America’s East Coast & Canada while releasing several full-lengths and EPs, and also participating in various worldwide compilations and tribute albums.

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