A non-exhaustive look at some of the reviews for Youmna Saba's album Wishah, released by Touch UK In October 2023 (CD/digital) and by Ruptured in December 2023 (vinyl/digital). "Structured into five discernible stages, Wishah guides us through a gradual process of revelation, deconstructing memories and barriers that have built up through the ages. Saba carefully…
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Press mentions and reviews for Ruptured releases and events.
Press Review // Mayssa Jallad // Marjaa: The Battle Of The Hotels
A non-exhaustive look at some of the reviews for Mayssa Jallad's album Marjaa: The Battle Of The Hotels, released by Ruptured In March 2023 (digital) and by Ruptured & Six of Swords in October 2023 (vinyl). "Singer/songwriter and urban researcher Mayssa Jallad (draws) a map of the battle with her music, vocals and acoustic guitar,…
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Ziad Nawfal in conversation with Debra Richards on Worldwide FM’s Match&Fuse
Press // Kinematik // The Wire Tapper #52
Lebanese post-rock quartet KINEMATIK dropped its second album "Murur Al-Kiram" in February 2020, with Beirut-based label Ruptured and Portland-based label Beacon Sound. A track from this album is featured in The Wire Tapper #52, a promotional CD given away with the April 2020 issue of leading UK magazine The Wire. This CD has been compiled…
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Press Review // Hifiklub & Mike Cooper // Aran Stories
Last May, Ruptured Records released "Aran Stories", an amazing collaboration between notable British singer Mike Cooper and explosive French quintet Hifiklub. Scroll below for some of the reviews that were written about this unique collection of songs. The album can now be purchased via Bandcamp here.
ZIAD NAWFAL // Interview with Free City Radio // May 2019
An interview with producer, DJ and radio host Ziad Nawfal from Ruptured Records in Beirut. Recorded by Stefan Christoff for broadcast on @radiockut in Montreal, via Free City Radio. https://soundcloud.com/freecityradio/interview-ziad-nawfal
Press // Ruptured Music Chart // The Wire UK Jan 2019
Press Review // Interbellum // Dead Pets, Old Griefs
A few weeks following the release of Lebanese indie band Interbellum's sophomore album "Dead Pets, Old Griefs" on Ruptured, here are some of the reviews that were written about this unique collection of songs: x Read Lie In The Sound's review here x Read I Can Guarantee's review here x Read We All Want Someone To Shout For's review…
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Press // Radiokvm // The Wire Tapper #38
In October 2014, the Ruptured music label released its first vinyl record, "Issrar", by Lebanese electronic artist Radiokvm. A track from this LP is featured in this month's Wire Tapper #38 exclusive promotional CD, given away with the August issue of UK magazine The Wire. As with previous volumes this CD, which has been compiled by Shane…
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