Reviews
Bootblacks, “Paradise”
An excellent new LP from Bootblacks coalesces their long-standing strengths with melodic and atmospheric unity.
Pixel Grip, “Percepticide: The Death of Reality”
Pixel Grip’s long-awaited new record finds them exploring more complex emotions between sweaty dancefloor heaters.
Youth Code, “Yours, With Malice”
Youth Code’s return is a reminder of why their hybrid of EBM and electro-industrial was so welcome a decade back.
Gallows’ Eve, “For The Black Birds”
Gallows’ Eve continue to outpace the rest of the trad goth field with a strong second LP.
Lead Into Gold, “Knife the Ally”
Paul Barker finds a middle ground between experimentalism and formal structures on his latest as Lead Into Gold.
Observer: E.T. & Nuxx
New releases from E.T. and Nuxx are considered.
Ships In The Night, “Protection Spells”
The Metropolis debut from the witchy electropop act brims with likeable, earthy confidence.
Lana Del Rabies, “Le Temps Viendra”
A concept EP concerning Anne Boleyn makes for an oddly suitable platform for Lana Del Rabies’ equally considered and extreme brand of death industrial.
Observer: Lahorka & Anatoly Grinberg and Mark Spybey
Short-form thoughts on new records by Lahorka and Anatoly Grinberg and Mark Spybey.
Crush Of Souls, “Lézire”
The second Crush Of Souls LP flits between familiar retreads of classic new wave and some subtler moves.
V▲LH▲LL, “Skymningsdjur”
Post-witchhouse act V▲LH▲LL do what they do on their new LP.
Valisia Odell, “Shadow Of A Dream”
An arresting vocal presence guides Valisia Odell’s first solo darkwave release.
