Reviews
X-TG, “Desertshore / The Final Report”
The senior staff review the first and only studio release from X-TG, made up of an album length cover of Nico’s Desertshore album and a second disc of original material.
Corvx de Timor, “Scars Heal”
The new EP from the recently renamed project handily sums up the direction and gradient of artist Ben Arp’s witch house inspired material.
The Twilight Garden, “Hope”
Cure-influenced darkwave/synth band maintains its foundations on sophomore outing, but also sallies forth into new territory with good results.
End to End: Noir, “My Dear”
We listen to the new single from Athan Maroulis (Spahn Ranch/Executive Slacks/Black Tape for a Blue Girl) track by track.
The Unquiet Grave: The Shroud
Swirly goth greatness abounds in this installment of The Unquiet Grave, with a profile of Fresno’s The Shroud.
Prometheus Burning, “Kill It With Fire”
The seventh album from the Pittsburgh based dark electro duo benefits from a no-frills, stripped approach to song and albumcraft.
Spectres, “Nothing To Nowhere”
Vancouver post-punks’ sophomore record expands upon their sound and contains plenty of instant classics.
Panic Lift, “Is This Goodbye?”
The Metropolis debut for the New Jersey EBM project shoots for a hooky, melody driven vibe, falling short of what they’re clearly capable of.
Funerary Call, “Nightside Emanations”
Long-running dark ambient project’s latest impresses with richly developed soundscapes while slowly seeping into deeper parts of the listener’s mind.
Raven Adore, “Let’s Watch Flowers Bloom”
Ex-Solemn Novena members reconvene under a new name and build upon that band’s classic second wave goth rock sound.
In Conversation: Rome, “Hell Money”
The senior staff has back and forth regarding the extremely personal new album from Jerome Reuter.
How To Destroy Angels, “An Omen”
The new EP from Reznor and associates continues to mine the rich vein of exacting and meticulous studiocraft.
