Though she's performed as a member of Cold Cave and Parts & Labor (and has collaborated with Jesus Lizard's David Wm. Sims, Lee Ranaldo, etc.), Sarah Lipstate's most impressive works are the solo…   Read Story »

Last month I posted the Roy Montgomery-channeling "Almost Alright," a track from Noveller's second full-length Desert Fires. As mentioned then -- and previously -- Noveller is ex-Parts &…   Read Story »

Noveller is the project of Brooklyn experimental guitarist (and ex-Parts & Labor member) Sarah Lipstate. Last August I posted the powerful looping/droning/whirling "Brilliant Colors" from her No…   Read Story »

SXSW wasn't the only place on earth last week to have a moment. Merrill Garbus, aka BTW tUnE-YarDs, continues to steal shows, and on Thursday it was from headliner Xiu Xiu. Photographer Andrew…   Read Story »

Brooklyn noise/film-maker Sarah Lipstate spent a year and change playing in Parts & Labor, but she's been melding double-neck guitar and electronics into compelling drone pieces for much longer.…   Read Story »