I listened to nothing but the new Throwing Muses LP for one week in my car. Maybe you’ve heard it already – but even if you have, I’ve no doubt that you’re clamoring for my thoughts on it. Hold up a minute. A crucial point first. We load our senses with memories. One smell or… Continue reading Throwing Muses at Collapse Board
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Throwing Muses at Louder Than War
The release of last year’s ninth Throwing Muses album, Purgatory/ Paradise after a ten hiatus proved that they’ve lost none of their bite. It was a visceral meandering return to form for the three piece that revels in its fractured nature and with a personal honesty synonymous with Kristen Hersh’s writing. Along for the ride on this UK tour is… Continue reading Throwing Muses at Louder Than War
Throwing Muses at das klienicum
im letzten jahr erschien ein neues album namens “purgatory/paradise”, beigelegt ein buch mit artwork, lyrics, essays. die allgemeine reflexion war sehr positiv. happy happy birthday to me hat sich jetzt entschlossen, das album neuerlich aufzulegen, diesmal in einer vinyl- bzw. kassettenedition. kristin hersh dominiert(e) die geschicke von throwing muses. aktuell wird sie unterstützt von dave narcizo und dem… Continue reading Throwing Muses at das klienicum
Throwing Muses at Austin Town Hall
Purgatory/Paradise saw a limited CD release last year, which earned Throwing Muses some incredible press. But, with the CD medium not always reaching all the corners of the world,HHBTM Records has opted to release the full length via vinyl and cassette. The song below is one of the main singles from the band, so why not revisit for a… Continue reading Throwing Muses at Austin Town Hall
Throwing Muses at SoundsXP
You hear it a lot. Mention Throwing Muses and someone will marvel that they once toured supported by the Pixies (decisions on whether to use a definite article are going to be a nightmare here…). As if such a thing were unthinkable. Rubbish.Now, being over 40 and possessed of ears, I love the Pixies of… Continue reading Throwing Muses at SoundsXP
Throwing Muses and Lunchbox at skatterbrain!
Throwing Muses and Lunchbox featured on this month’s skatterbrain! mix. [Link]
Throwing Muses and Lunchbox on skatterbrain!
Part of this month’s playlist! [Link]
Throwing Muses at Innocent Words
Here’s some praise from the arbiters of culture: ‘Hersh transmits a visionary quality to her songs.’ —Mojo, 4 stars ‘Purgatory/Paradise is unlike anything I’ve heard all year.’ —Pitchfork, 8.0 Every part of Purgatory/Paradise has meaning for the band and its listeners, making it a satisfying artifact in a time when music is becoming increasingly disposable.… Continue reading Throwing Muses at Innocent Words
Throwing Muses at The Digital Fix
Throwing Muses have announced vinyl and cassette releases for last year’s Purgatory/Paradise via HHBTM/Throwing Music (28th October). They play: September 17th – Glasgow @ Oran Mor 18th – Leeds @ Irish Centre 19th – Manchester @ Manchester Academy 20th – Holmfirth @ Picturedome 21st – Norwich @ Waterfront 23rd – Bristol @ Trinity Centre * 24th – Brighton @ Concorde 2 * 25th – London @ Islington Assembly… Continue reading Throwing Muses at The Digital Fix
Throwing Muses at WithGuitars
HHBTM is honored to be handling the vinyl/cassette release and distribution for Throwing Muses Purgatory/Paradise. Released last November on CD with an accompanying book of lyrics/essay/artwork ,Purgatory/Paradise won the band some of the best reviews of their illustrious career. Coming on the heels ofKristin Hersh’s Rat Girl, a stunning piece of literature, P/P heralds a creative renaissance from one… Continue reading Throwing Muses at WithGuitars