ARISTOCRAT IN NEW PROJECT
Marco Minneman of The Aristocrats has formed a new project with Randy McStine of Lo-Fi Resistance fame. McStine & Minneman’s self-titled debut album is released on July 3 and is described as a “high-energy collection of 10 compact yet expansive songs that sit well next to XTC and Frank Zappa.” Lead track Program - which began life in 2013 - is available now.
ANATHEMA’S CARDOSO CHANGES DIRECTION
Daniel Cardoso of Anathema has formed Northern South, a duo with Norwegian singer Petter Carlsen. Their debut single, Make It Last, comes ahead of an EP that’s currently in production. “Anathema runs a very tight ship when it comes to writing music and there’s simply no space for an outsider,” Cardoso says of his new venture, adding that he’s had “enormous admiration” for Carlsen since they toured together.