Reviews
Cygnets, “Isolator”
Cygnets offer glammy synthrock with some nice post-punk moves and plenty of drama.
Xenturion Prime, “Mecha Rising”
Ex-Code 64 members explore a current take on futurepop on their debut as Xenturion Prime.
Mr.Kitty, “Time”
Hot on the heels of one of last year’s best records, Forrest Carney is consolidating all of his work thus far on one LP of nervous energy and sweet release.
In Conversation: Everything Goes Cold “Black Out the Sun”
The Senior Staff discusses thematics and the implied narratives contained within the new album from industrial rock project Everything Goes Cold.
Dryft, “The Blur Vent”
Mike Cadoo’s latest collection under the Dryft moniker speaks to many of the different musical avenues he has pursued, from industrial to shoegaze to IDM.
Alter Der Ruine, “I Will Remember It All Differently”
Rip it up and start again: Alter Der Ruine overhaul their entire ethos with a fragile and emotive record that is sure to rank as one of 2014’s best.
Observer: July 3rd, 2014
Summertime releases from Inexora, Yingthi, and auto-auto are all given a once-over.
Surgyn, “Envy”
Surgyn’s second full-length unveils a host of new dimensions to the Scottish duo’s gilded aesthetic.
Be My Enemy, “The Enemy Within”
Phil Barry’s solo-project releases its sophomore album and solidifies its standing in the world of guitar industrial.
Antigen Shift, “Brotherhood”
Following an 8 year absence Antigen Shift returns with a new member, and new outlook and some intriguing new ideas.
We Have A Ghost, self-titled
The debut from this mysterious act cinches industrial rock in alongside softer blends of shoegaze and post-rock.
Observer: June 13th, 2014
Hot takes on new work by XP8, VANIISH (former Veil Veil Vanish), and Atomzero.
