Captain Beefheart and “Bat Chain Puller”
Captain Beefheart aka Don van Vliet remains one of the most creative and enigmatic figures in the history of pop music. Shrouded in an aura of myth and madness, the Captain had a…
Spinvis: The Dutch Astronaut
His name is Erik de Jong. His name is Spinvis, Dutch for ‘Spiderfish’. This is his alias, his nationally famous one-man band. iCrates takes a look at the life and musical career of…
Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion
These are the sounds to listen to whilst wading through high grass on an unexpectedly sunny day. These are the warm lagoons we long for after a harsh winter. The auditory beauty of…
