Reviews
VNV Nation, “Transnational”
The latest from Mark Jackson and Ronan Harris fails to buck the creative inertia that his gripped the project for almost a decade.
Dubcon, “U.F.O. Pon Di Gully Side”
The Dubcon record offers a dark fusion of the distinct dub styles of cEvin Key and Ryan Moore.
Gary Numan, “Splinter (Songs from a Broken Mind)”
A new album from our site’s patron saint coincides with a climax of appreciation for his early work, even as it continues the arc of his latter career.
Cervello Elettronico, “Anima Meccanica”
The first album for Hands from the rhythmic electro project is a spookier, more foreboding affair.
Instans, “Understatement”
Years in the making, the second record from Severe Illusion side-project Instans is as stoic in its sound as it is in its message.
End to End: iVardensphere, “Break The Sky”
We take a quick dash through the first single from the hotly anticipated forthcoming iVardensphere record.
Perc & Einstürzende Neubauten, “Interpretations”
The collaboration between the noted techno artist and the industrial godfathers provides new perspectives on both their works.
In Conversation: Öhm, self-titled
The senior staff has a jaw about the debut release by Öhm, the new project from Craig Huxtable (Landscape Body Machine) and Chris Peterson (Decree, FLA).
Zex Model, “Mind Slaughter”
Russia’s Zex Model pay tribute to classic North American electro-industrial on a solid debut LP.
Kloq, “Begin Again”
Empirion’s Oz Morsley transitions his techno-EBM project into a full electro-rock band, with disappointing results.
Diaphane, “Lifeforms”
The second album from Ab Ovo’s Régis Baillet evokes shapes and motions through careful composition and sound design.
Kangarot, “Nursery of New Stars”
American newcomer Kangarot throws his hat in the ring with a quirky mix of kosmische and dark electro sounds on his second record.
