Reviews
The Tear Garden, “Astral Elevator”
The partnership between Edward Ka-Spel and Cevin Key remains delightfully odd, and low-key glorious on their new LP.
Zanias, “Cataclysm”
While adding some trance and pop colour to her read on darkwave, “Cataclysm” finds Zanias morphing and mutating in response to her own body of work.
Observer: Slash Need & The Treasury
Thoughts on new records by Slash Need and The Treasury.
Crematorius, “Efterbörd”
Nordvargr returns to his death industrial roots, reviving one of his earliest projects.
Ultra Sunn, “The Beast in You”
Ultra Sunn’s new album has ideas, but often struggles in their execution.
God Tongue, “Liminal”
PNW synthpunk mutants God Tongue keep listeners guessing on their nervous, gritty debut.
Potochkine, “Sang D’Encre”
Paris’ Potochkine return with a stripped-down yet distinct set of club heaters.
Observer: Fractions & Jimmy Svensson
Thoughts on new releases from Fractions and Jimmy Svensson.
Caustic, “Fiend II”
A month after its companion release, “Fiend II” focuses on the downcast side of longtime Madison producer Caustic’s work.
Patriarchy, “Manual for Dying”
The Los Angeles provocateurs have a lot more going for them than their image on their latest LP.
Observer: Access To Arasaka & Trepaneringsritualen
Brief takes on new releases from Access to Arasaka and Trepaneringsritualen.
Die Anstalt, self-titled
The semi-anonymous German trio trade in classic synthpunk and body music with a healthy dose of guitar twang on their debut LP.
