Reviews
Underwater Pilots, “Endless”
After a lengthy hiatus, the German duo return with a well-sculpted listen which impresses with craft and subtlety rather than flash.
Myths, “Myths”
Vancouver’s Myths draw from a deep well of theatrical and confrontational synth music on their noisy debut.
Volt 9000, “Atomica”
Wearing ohGr’s influence on its sleeve, Toronto’s Volt 9000 turn out a fun and crackling record of retro synth indulgence.
The Pitch: Mentallo And The Fixer’s “Enlightenment…”
Bruce tries to sell Alex on Mentallo & the Fixer’s 2007 comeback record in the second installment of our new feature.
End To End: Septic X
The latest installment in Dependent’s famous Septic series aptly maintains its reputation for strong, varied releases which point listeners in new directions.
Spark!, “Hela Din Värld”
The new album from the Swedish EBM duo nods to the old school even as it leaves it behind.
The Pitch: Neuroticfish’s “Gelb”
We inaugurate a new feature here at ID:UD, with Alex trying to sell Bruce on the merits of a record he’s never heard.
Inure, “The Offering”
The third album from the Los Angeles based group has its own take on industrial rock.
Rhombus, “Open The Sky”
Rhombus delivers a healthy balance of all of the goth rock tropes a fan could want, but also maintain a thread of warmth and humanity.
Various Artists, “Old School Electrology vol. 1”
The mammoth compilation of old school EBM and authentic dark electro serves as an important document of the scenes it addresses.
mind.in.a.box, “Revelations”
The next step in the acclaimed band’s progression is a warm, rich listen which demands time and careful listening.
Saltillo, “Monocyte”
Menton3’s neo-classically inclined trip-hop project returns in a darker form with the soundtrack to his horror comic book.
