Battles News
The Stone Roses comeback gig – the Twitter view
Published on 24. May 2012
Fans give their reactions to Wednesday night's surprise show
Long live disco
Published on 21. May 2012
Dancefloor pioneers Donna Summer and Robin Gibb both died recently, but the beat goes on – disco has become the foundation of modern pop
L'Olimpiade – review
Published on 21. May 2012
Popular for obvious reasons this year, Vivaldi 1734 work outshines the Games in terms of off-track activities, writes George Hall
Rumer's old music: Townes van Zandt – Flyin' Shoes
Published on 21. May 2012
This week, Rumer takes over Old Music and kicks off with a look at a classic from America's greatest undersung songwriter
Antony Hegarty: 'We need more oestrogen-based thinking'
Published on 20. May 2012
As Antony Hegarty prepares to curate this year's Meltdown event in London, he tells Tim Adams about the artists who have had the greatest influence on his life and career – and why 'future feminism' will make the world a better place
Remember Donna Summer: listen now to five classic songs
Published on 17. May 2012
I Feel Love has to feature on any playlist of Donna Summer's music, but here are also some more classics by which to remember her ...
Donna Summer: tributes and playlists from disco fans
Published on 17. May 2012
The death of Donna Summer, who revolutionised the sound of the 70s, led to tributes from fans who fired up playlists, shared memories and told their stories
Readers' panel: Jay-Z v Kanye West – who's the best?
Published on 15. May 2012
Adam Boult: It's the biggest battle since Ken v Boris, communism v capitalism, Blur v Oasis or Godzilla v Mothra. Who's the king of rap?
The Imagined Village: Bending the Dark – review
Published on 13. May 2012
The folk collective combine modernity and tradition on their impressive third album, writes Neil Spencer
DJ Artwork Q&A
Published on 12. May 2012
The dubstep pioneer and Magnetic Man member empties the contents of his psychic record bag
BATTLES UNVEIL NUMAN COLLABORATION AND SET TOUR DATES
Published on 08. July 2011
[0|left] Battles have announced that their forthcoming release will be ‘My Machines’ the collaboration they recorded earlier this year with electro trendsetter Gary Numan.
BATTLES ADD SHOWS UNDER POPULAR DEMAND
Published on 06. April 2011
[0|left] Battles have added two extra shows to their upcoming UK tour under the Pascal pressurising of popular demand.
Battles release first single of the new album Gloss Drop.
Published on 23. March 2011
[0|left] Battles have digitally released their first single from new album 'Gloss Drop'.
BATTLES ANNOUNCE GIGS
Published on 28. July 2010
[0|left]New York based Battles have announced two shows, one in their native city and the other in London, UK.
Battles are working on 2nd album
Published on 28. January 2010
[0|left]Battles have confirmed that they are in the early stages of working on their second album in New York, which they hope to release later this year.
