Reviews
Observer: Eye New Dark & Circa Tapes
Thoughts on new EPs by Eye New Dark and Circa Tapes.
Horror Vacui, “Shadows Sanctuary”
The first LP from Horror Vacui in six years finds the Italian group reworking the equanimity between their goth rock and punk rock aspects.
Statiqbloom, “Splintered Fingers”
Fade Kainer’s latest Statibloom release explores the various styles of his recent output.
Spike Hellis, “Successor”
The fiery Los Angeles body music duo sharpen everything to a fine point on their excellent sophomore LP.
Analfabetism, “Konsten Att Andas Med En Grep Genom Ena Lungan”
Another considered yet still extreme release from Analfabetism finds Fredrik Djurfeldt feathering some new nuance into the death industrial project.
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.
