Reviews
Dead Voices On Air, “mothcomma”
Dead Voices On Air reset and begin again with a sprawling and varied tour through Mark Spybey’s varied modes of experimentation.
Rare DM, “Attention”
Rare DM reveals more of themselves on their new LP of modern electropop.
Observer: Copycat Department/Silent Protocol & Ascending Divers
Thoughts on new releases by Copycat Department & Silent Protocol, and Ascending Divers.
Choke Chain, “Decomposition”
The new release from Wisconsin’s Choke Chain moves towards dark electro, a match for the project’s fraught emotion.
GÖRL, “Dark Silver Moon Light”
EBM godfather Robert Görl’s collaboration with Sylvie Marks yields wounded looks back at the DAF founder’s history and future legacy.
Observer: Adam Rå & Freddy Ruppert
Thoughts on new EPs by Adam Rå and Freddy Ruppert.
Blokkontroll, “Odin Na Odin”
Blokkontroll continues its unremitting approach to manic, minimalist EBM.
Miracle, “The Living Likeness of My Electric Daemon”
The third LP from the synthpop duo is rich with songcraft, fine production and esoteric reference.
Sad Lovers & Giants, “The Weight of Forgotten Dreams”
Cult post-punk dreamers Sad Lovers & Giants sound perfectly like themselves on their somber but heartening new LP.
Norillag, “Kombinat”
A studio floor recording captures the intensity of Norillag’s scrap metal industrial performances.
Observer: ARMOURS and Run Level Zero
Thoughts on new EPs by ARMOURS and Run Level Zero.
Antigen Shift, “Verified Unidentified”
Antigen Shift return in grand fashion with a record drawing upon the last quarter century of industrial sub-styles.
