Reviews
Observer: Cambiaforma & Blokkontroll
Thoughts on a pair of lo-fi EBM EPs from Cambiaforma and Blokkontroll.
Scheitan, “Wine For A Tormented Soul”
Pop-driven goth rock anthems and the genre’s brooding flip side make up the polar extremes of the new LP by Scheitan.
Trait D’Union, “Il n’y a Pas d’Ailleurs”
Hardcore tinged post-punk and darkwave from France, with a healthy amount of fight in its gloomy outlook.
A Game Called Echo: January 30th, 2026
The return of our “if you like this, check this out” feature for 2026.
Dulce Liquido, “Mind Domination”
Hocico’s Racso Agroyam resurrects his rhythmic noise project, with an expansive new LP.
CK 37, “Inget Hat”
Swedish EBM act CK 37 bring a good-natured sense of fun and self-deprecation to the core sounds and concerns of the genre on their debut.
Observer: Mascarpone & Buzzkill
Thoughts on new EPs by Mascarpone and Buzzkill.
David Galas, “The Nihilist”
A brooding but well-paced release from Lycia’s David Galas bridges goth’s past and present.
Grizz, “Nocturnal”
Los Angeles darkwave act Grizz shows his range and his charisma on his new collection of songs.
Observer: Autumns & Jimmy Svensson
Thoughts on new EPs by Autumns and Jimmy Svensson.
Lost Signal, “Light of Other Days”
The depressive futurepop project sticks close to melancholy on their latest album.
Sarin, “Searching Hell”
The first record in six years from Sarin brings a decidedly industrial focus to the TBM project.
