Reviews
Mesh, “Automation Baby”
We revisit the 2013 album from the Bristol-based synthpop act with an ear towards figuring out why it never really clicked with us.
Blac Kolor, “Range”
The debut release from this German dark techno project draws upon multiple subgenres, holding everything together with claustrophobic and uneasy production.
In Conversation: Front Line Assembly, “Echogenetic”
The senior staff chews the fat regarding Front Line Assembly’s new album, which pulls out all the stops in combining their classic template with current sounds.
Syrian, “Death of a Sun”
The Italian futurepop act rewind their sound to the 80s for a fun summer synthpop workout.
The Legendary Pink Dots, “The Gethsemane Option”
The Legendary Pink Dots reemerge after a brief hiatus with an album that’s as cold, dark, and resolute as anything in recent memory from their fantastic encampment.
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.
