STEREOLAB - Emperor Tomato Ketchup DLP Melodic Punk Richter’s mastery of sonic manipulation

Richter’s mastery of sonic manipulation is matched only by his astounding clarity of vision

As Leiah’s music is all about layers of melodies they went to Norman Nietzsche (Portico Quartet

Offering is only that

after a series of devastating live performances and personnel changes (one of which briefly involving electronic musician Gudrun Gut)

Waking from stasis for the third time in three years

STEREOLAB - Emperor Tomato Ketchup DLP Melodic Punk Richter’s mastery of sonic manipulationStereolabs classic 4th studio album is back in circulation, a cornerstone of retro indie pop and post rock experimentalism starring guest turn by Tortoises John McEntire. "Emperor Tomato Ketchup marked the point where the band evolved from a purely underground phenomenon to an important pop group capable of selling albums while keeping their integrity intact. At the time of its release, it was simultaneously their most experimental and most accessible