After what seems like an eternity, the Michael Grodner helmed project – The Icarus Line Must Die – is finally nearing release, with the official screening slated for 14 July 2017 at the Zebulon music venue in Los Angeles.

With the lack of updates over these last few months, I know that I have some catching up to do. So here goes: With Alvin De Guzman battling a rare form of cancer, and so as to help raise funds for his treatment, Avedis Audio have created a limited edition version of their MD7 mic […]

Two years ago at age 36, our son Alvin, a professional musician, developed a rare type of bone cancer, mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, that caused sudden paralysis of his legs up to his chest. Today, his cancer has returned with a vengeance, and the cancer has spread to his liver, lungs and bones! We have to act […]

According to a Press Release via Drowned In Sound, it appears that The Icarus Line have finally broken up. Founding member, Alvin DeGuzman, is also battling “a very serious form of cancer”, with his illness having a profound impact upon the band’s decision to not carry on. We felt horribly incomplete without Alvin; it felt […]

It’s been a while, and I really should have posted the following “news” about a month earlier. But I guess it’s better to be late than never… First up, The Pinster reviewed All Things Under Heaven and made the case for the album being “A dark twisted tale of American culture, aggressive, layered and a […]

Directed by Michael Grodner, there appears to be a new feature film being made about The Icarus Line which is currently in post-production. You can check out more information about the project over on Facebook as well as on Honor Roll – the production company set up by director Michael Grodner. Hopefully the film manages […]

‘Speedball City’ is a track from the All Things Under Heaven sessions. It does not appear on the album. Check it out below:

A few recordings of Aaron North’s still-born Jubilee project recently surfaced on the net. Although no-one is admitting as to who was responsible, the following is still a sad reminder of what could have been. Check out the tracks below: Thanks to Stephen Leigh for informing me of the above.

The Icarus Line were on tour with Scott Weiland who died in his sleep recently. As part of my favourite bands of the 90’s, Stone Temple Pilots, he was definitely an influence as well as a major musical hero. Rest in Peace Scott Weiland. May God finally rest your beloved soul…

The Icarus Line have posted a new video showcasing ‘El Sereno’ from their new album All Things Under Heaven. Check it out below: There’s also a fan-video capturing the band’s performance at Social Hall San Francisco on 1st November 2015. Check it out below: