Reviews
The Sick Man of Europe, “The Intermittent Signal”
The London post-punk act makes propulsive, synth-laden songs that draw from motorik structures on their sophomore LP.
Lustmord Lombardo, “The Pulse Of Atoms”
Metal pioneer Dave Lombardo finds both harmony and rupture in working with dark ambient legend Lustmord.
Kontravoid, “Sound Of The Void”
Some brighter melodic moments are mixed in with Kontravoid’s signature sound.
So Tired, “Drop Me”
Toronto’s So Tired make with the ugly and noisy side of post-punk on their debut LP.
Observer: Nick Viola & Plague Clock
Thoughts on new records by Nick Viola and Plague Clock.
Sydney Valette, “I Fucking Love You”
Parisian synth artist Sydney Valette gets more grand and emotional on his latest LP than ever before.
Arcana, “Magna Silentia”
A reactivated Arcana returns to the group’s ur-sources of neo-classical and dark ambient, shaped by experience and loss.
Rosetta Stone, “Executing Nostalgia”
A dense combination of originals and covers overlays nearly every style in Rosetta Stone mainman Porl King’s catalog.
Ductape, “Faded Flowers”
Darkwave duo Ductape’s new album highlights their strengths and some of their weaknesses.
Observer: Curses & Transmigration
Thoughts on new releases from Curses and Transmigration.
Stabbing Westward, “Wither – ReWired”
Stabbing Westward revisit their most popular LP, and find new life in the process.
Purest Form, “Resistance”
Purest Form’s new EP offers an invigorated read on classic markers of 90s electronic extremity.
