Carpe Nocturne Cover
We posted this on our facebook page in December, but somehow, we forgot to get it on our own news page...oops.
Guess who's on the cover of the new Carpe Nocturne magazine? We'll give you a hint--it's kaRIN!! You can download the issue right here: http://carpenocturnemagazine.com/ The whole magazine is over 200 pages, and the Collide interview/article is 10 pages long!! Go check it out!!
New video for "Bending and Floating"
We have a new video for you of "Bending and Floating". It was directed by the very talented Edward Mavskegg, (who also made our video preview for "In the Frequency". We hope you love it.
The video will probably also answer a few of questions that a lot of you have been asking...Can kaRIN fly a spaceship? How did Collide start? Is kaRIN an alien? All of your questions will now be answered.
Collide Remix Contest 2012
"Mind Games" on MTV??
We got an email last week from MTV, letting us know that our video "Mind Games" could possibly get into rotation next week, IF we get enough votes on their site. We're only up against FOUR other bands, so we can do this! We haven't made a video in quite a while, so it's pretty exciting news. If you're tired of boy bands or rap taking over, now is your chance for your voice to be heard!
Attention Deficit Delirium interview
We have a brand new interview up on Attention Deficit Delirium, thanks to Bryan Reesman for the interview.
We talk about some of our music placements, the business of music, the return of The Secret Meeting, and turtles.
Check out the entire interview here.
Statik's top 10 favorite horror movies
It's the New Year! and we're sure that there are a lot of things on your mind, with everything going on in the world.
One of the questions that you've probably been wondering about, is what are Statik's top 10 favorite horror movies. Well, we have the answer for you right here. Readers beware, there are a lot of zombie films on the list...so if you don't like zombies, just move on. Thanks to Jonathan Barkan and Bloody Disgusting.com (Your source for horror.)
CTZ review from Music Artery
We are still getting reviews in for Counting to Zero. Here's a new little one by Sonya Brown of Music Artery.
Check it out right here.
Re Gen Magazine review
We have a new review from one our favorite sites, Re Gen Magazine.
After reading the review, I guess we just do what we do, but we do it well.
(Counting to Zero)... is full of the same rich production and performance we’ve come to expect and love....There are those artists and bands whose sound is so distinguished and identifiable that you immediately know what to expect when a new album is released. In some cases, this is a detriment indicative of a lack of progress or exploration, while in others, it is simply the musical DNA that binds the whole of the artist’s output together to form a cohesive path of development and style.
Thanks to Ilker Yücel for the write up, and check out the full review here.
Underworld Awakening Soundtrack
We have some great news to finish out the new year with. We have a new, unreleased song, called "Intruder", that will be appearing on the Underworld Awakening Soundtrack, due out Jan. 17th, next month.
We have some very good company on the soundtrack, including The Cure, Ministry, Evanescence, Combichrist, and 8mm. It was one of our goals for the year, to make it on the soundtrack, so we couldn't be happier.
Ravenheart Music reviews Counting to Zero
Thanks to Phil at Ravenheart Music for this new review. It even makes us want to listen to us!
"Their music is seductive, sensuous, slinking, stalking and seriously groovy, like a slow rhythmic rumba of love with a sultry femme fatal. Lying somewhere between Goldfrapp and Muse at their most moody, it is packed with amazing sounds, hip grinding guitars, and swaying beats that make you want to get down and dirty and flirty...A mesmeric record that is perfect for late night relaxation and recreation, dim the lights and feel the rapture, a seductive.
The whole review can be found here.
Litany reviews Counting to Zero
Corey from Litany, (Music covering Skinny Puppy, Download, Ohgr, and releated projects) recently reviewed Counting to Zero. Thanks Corey!!
"kaRIN's voice has never sounded fuller and has taken a central place in the mix. ... "Tears Like Rain" is reminiscent of the best aspects of Greater Wrong of the Right. Think Cocteau Twins with teeth or a slicker, groovier My Bloody Valentine wrapping itself around an electronic core. Vibrant and current, this record reignites an aspect of dark rock that has lain dormant for far too many years."
Don't be afraid. Fear.net reviews Counting to Zero
We don't think we're that scary, but we have a new review on Fear.net. Thanks to Gregory Burkart for the great write up, and sending people our way! It's very well written,a nd you can tell that Gregory put a lot of time in this in depth article.
"...the end result is a sonic force that chills your bones, heightens your pulse and makes hot, sweet love to your neurons...kaRIN's hushed, seductive and slightly otherworldly vocals and Statik's skill with sculpting massive grooves out of simple beat patterns allow the band to stretch in different creative directions without losing their sonic identity... which is a very good thing, because with this album they've established that persona more clearly than ever.
The full review can be found here.
El Desierto De Hielo reviews Counting to Zero
For our Spanish speaking listeners, here is a new review of Counting to Zero from El Desierto De Hielo. (The Desert of Ice)
(translated) "Collide mixed, with skill and elegance, post-industrial electronic and saturated guitars, trip-hop atmospheres hypnotic and ethereal, as if it were about Curve relaxed, dreamy or a few NIN almost Gothic Massive Attack. "Counting to Zero" is a dark work, sensual and exciting, where all the element."
From the mouth of the Goatsden
Another Beautiful review from Softsynth
"Few bands in the world make music that could be described as “beautiful” as Collide. Sweeping synths, gorgeous vocals, the word “big” keeps rising up. There is beauty and grace in almost every utterance from this band."
check out the full review here
Counting to Zero Glasswerk review
Thanks to Steven Hurst for this review on Counting to Zero.
"Collide are back, and it's happy days."
Check out the full review here
Lithium Magazine reviews Counting to Zero
Thanks to longtime supporter Mike Bax for this review from Lithium Magazine.
"...intricate soundscapes sculpted by electronic maestro Statik. Statik's electronics, married with kaRIN's dreamy vocals, create a sound that is reminiscent of the better material from the Bristol movement a few years back, but with an ever-present edge towards darkwave."
The full review can be found here.
Grave Concerns reviews Counting to Zero
Thanks to Jules Cohen from Grave Concerns for this review on Counting to Zero.
""Bending and Floating" starts the party and kaRIN never sounded better..."
The full review can be found here.
Riding the peak with Morpheus Music
Thanks to Paul for this wonderful review of Counting to Zero on Morpheus Music.
"Counting to Zero sees Collide doing all that they do best with even more class and finesse....kaRIN's distinctive voice and siren-song approach unites the songs, but there is a powerful unity of vision also in Statik's filmic-cyber-grunge sonic diversity. Interweaving the harshness of noise and distortion with musical grace and saturated colour, the beauty and passion of unique song: Collide are riding the peak of their wave. "