Reviews
Mr.Kitty, “Life”
Young synthpop stylist Mr.Kitty delivers, distilling the essence of his simple but emotional aesthetic into a solid batch of tunes.
ESA, “Themes Of Carnal Empowerment Pt 2: Deceit”
The second of the British artist’s concept albums about the darker elements of the human sexual experience rewards investment and reflection from the committed listener.
Distorted Memory, “The Eternal Return”
Distorted Memory are back from their sojourn in occult territory, both informed by their travels and returning to their roots.
Marsheaux, “Inhale”
In it’s best moments the new album from the Greek synthpop duo can still inspire feelings of elation.
Replicas: Nagamatzu, “Igniting The Corpse”
The reissue of Nagamatzu’s last release offers tight compositions ranging from darkwave to neo-classical to post-punk.
Download, “Lingam”
cEvin Key and Phil Western return with a new album of sprightly analogue IDM and techno, as weirdly listenable as it is spacey and inscrutable.
Container 90, “Working Class League”
Anhalt heroes Container 90 serve up another platter of Oi!BM fun, and manage to work in some subtle new musical flourishes.
Comaduster, “Hollow Worlds”
The first proper LP from Réal Cardinal is a triumph, both technically and artistically, and as an exercise in exploding genre via songcraft.
Kirlian Camera, “Black Summer Choirs”
Kirlian Camera continue their mission, reintroducing earlier acoustic sounds while charting a darker new electronic course.
Autodafeh, “Blackout Scenario”
The new album from Sweden’s Autodafeh is not without it’s charms, but still shows a band in the grips of their influences.
XP8, “Adrenochrome”
Italy’s XP8 tighten things up for a slick and club-ready concept record.
Rome, “Hate Us And See If We Mind”
Rome quickly reemerge with a strange but compelling EP, finding Jerome Reuter straddling the project’s neo-folk roots and the most wild reaches of its ambition.
