Reviews
Tineidae, “Random Signal Analysis”
The odds n’ sods compilation from the Ukrainian producer’s debut shows that he has more styles in his arsenal than initially indicated.
In Conversation: Kant Kino, “Father Worked in Industry”
We talk through the second record from Norway’s Kant Kino, which yields the addition of electro-pop and zany humour, but there’s still plenty of the band’s classic EBM/electro-industrial mode under the hood.
Prosymna, “Broken Waters Of Mykines”
The French duo’s sophomore outing is one of 2012’s best releases: a stunning blend of goth, darkwave, and witch house markers from across the decades delivered with flair and brimming with confidence.
auto-auto, “The Skies Are Your Hunting Ground”
The Swedish electro-pop group submit to the power of the almighty hook on their new EP.
The Pitch: Judgement Of Paris, “Conversion”
In this installment of The Pitch, Bruce serves Alex a lost LP of ethereal goodness from an obscure Minneapolis act.
USHERsan & HIV+, “Wide Lights From Hatred Springs”
Collaboration between Usher of Norma Loy and Pedro of HIV+ uncovers new ways of creating tension in minimal wave.
BLVCK CEILING, “LET US FALL”
The OCCVLT project out of Spokane sets the pace for those looting the witch house for their own stylistic purposes.
Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio, “4Play”
Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio’s new EP serves as a taster for a forthcoming LP, and continues in the vein of decadent neo-folk which they’ve been refining for several albums.
Android Lust, “Crater Vol. 1”
The new crowd-funded album from Shikhee moves the focus away from her vocals towards her always lush and enveloping production.
Soft Kill, “Circle Of Trees”
Portland outfit coalesces around a core post-punk sound on their second LP, but manage to explore a range of moods and sounds with solid vocals providing a guiding thread.
End to End: Mesh, “Born to Lie”
We pick apart the tracks on the new single from the long-running British synth-pop project.
Nexus Kenosis, “Elsewhen”
Henrik Björkk returns in part to his EBM roots, though his new project bears the marks of a man who has explored more varied dark terrains since the days of Pouppée Fabrikk.
