Reviews
Rhys Fulber, “Balance of Fear”
Rhys Fulber integrates ideas and sounds that speak to his whole career on his new industrial techno LP.
Observer: Eteon & M‡яc▲ll▲
New released by Eteon and M‡яc▲ll▲ are considered.
XTR Human, “Schrank”
XTR Human’s latest LP is variable and consistent collection of modern EBM and wave sounds.
Eric de Vries, “My Battle”
Winterkälte’s Eric de Vries confronts mortality head on with his first solo record while maintaining the rhythmic density and intensity of his extant work.
Observer: Qual & CIERŃ
New EPs by Qual and CIERŃ are considered.
Drew McDowall, “A Thread, Silvered and Trembling”
Electro-acoustic harmonies create a contemplative and almost sacred mood on the latest from master experimentalist Drew McDowall.
Skull Cultist, “Hardcore Rituals”
Canadian project delivers an LP of crunchy, entertaining industrial that dips its toes into a variety of styles.
Observer: Kris Baha & Purgate
Capsule reviews of new records by Kris Baha and Purgate.
ANI, “Folie à deux”
The debut from the Edmonton duo provides some much-needed warmth and weirdness to modern darkwave.
Synapscape, “Decadenz”
A double EP release points to Synapscape’s early, brutal roots as well as their more experimental side.
Bel Canto, “Radiant Green”
After more than twenty year on hiatus, ethereal/dream-pop royalty Bel Canto return with a record reflective of their maturity.
Me The Tiger, “Envy”
Swedish electropop act Me The Tiger return with a new LP of fist-pumping anthems for Progress Productions.
