March 15, 2003

It's already started to feel like spring, and a new issue of Sense is here to make it all even shinier! Cocteau Twins grace the cover of Sense #29 and there's also features about, among others, Yo La Tengo, Patrick Phelan, Aarktica, Carter USM, Massive Attack, Rivulets and Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds! Also on the new issue: a competition for electropop fans, the ultimate sounds of spring, what do Sigur Ros sound like live, the reactions to Bonnie Tyler's version of "Everybody Hurts" and many many more! You can find the new issue in Vinyl Microstore, Didotou 34, Athens.

There's also a limited edition of 100 with an extra cover and with a 5-track cd by NY-based singer / songwriter Richard McGraw, sampling songs from his debut album "Her Sacred Status, My Militant Needs". You can read about Richard McGraw in the music section, where there's also a recent interview with him.

February 7, 2003

Sense is proud to give away a 5-song sampler by NY-based singer-songwriter Richard McGraw. The cd will be available with the 100 first copies of Sense #29, planned as a mid-March publication. The next issue of the zine will feature Cocteau Twins on the cover and a very comprehensive interview with Simon Raymonde, which should appear on the music section soon(ish). There, you can also find a recently uploaded interview with Richard McGraw, whose debut album "Her Sacred Status, My Militant Needs" was released on his own-label Non Utopian Records in 2001.

Let us remind you that you can order Richard McGraw's album through this website for the excellent price of 6 euros (in Greece) or 7 euros (everywhere else), including postage and stamps. The album comes with a 12-page lyric booklet and features McGraw's wistful and moving songwriting talent in a perfect string of 16 semi-acoustic songs that can touch the listener's heart from listen number one. If you want to receive a copy of the album, you can send us a message here.

January 13 , 2003

What's your 2003 resolutions? Could it be a new relationship? A new job? A new haircut? Whatever it is, we are sending you our best wishes for the new year and we truly hope that all your wishes come true! Especially the new haircut thing.

Along with our wishes, we're happy to announce that the new issue of "Sense" is now out and you can find your copy in Vinyl Microstore (Didotou 34, Athens). Sense #28 features Throwing Muses on the cover and lots of stuff about bands and artists such as Songs: Ohia, June Panic, Slowdive, Porcelain, Bjork, Suede, The Post and many more - practically, there's something for everyone on this issue. You can also read a comprehensive feature about our favourite albums and singles of the year. The short version of the best albums list can also be found here. Like you can see, we nominate June Panic's "Baby's Breadth" as our favourite album of 2002.

Now, before you can say "June who?", let us tell you that the first 80 copies of the new issue come with a 3-track cdr single featuring two songs off June Panic's brilliant latest album "Baby's Breadth" as well as one more song off his 2001's mini cd "The Silver Sound Sessions". Coming in a handmade carton wallet with lyric inlay, it will make an essential pop gem for your collection.

In April 2003, we're having our 4th birthday and we feel like saying a big thanks to all of you for all these years. It only feels like yesterday when Brett Anderson had a cigarette on our very first cover. After 27 more issues and a lot more cigarettes for Brett, it still all feels like a fresh beginning and we cannot thank you enough for your love and support; you can expect a nice surprise nearer spring time to celebrate the occasion!
NEWS ARCHIVE continued...