Reviews
Mortal Realm, “Stab in the Dark”
Adam Jones of HAEX’s solo project Mortal Realm is solid, rhythm-driven electro-industrial.
Sophia, “The Age Of The Narcissist”
Sophia’s misanthropic ambient/martial industrial feels of the moment.
Observer: Unmut & Lys Morke
New releases by Unmut and Lys Morke are considered.
The Ineffectuals, “First Offering”
A splattering of noise rock, synthpunk, and EBM is held together by The Ineffectuals’ anxious and arch charms.
Male Tears, “Paradisco”
Male Tears go full electronic pop on their new record while maintaining the same ennui and moody sensibilities that brought them to the dance.
Tracks: July 15th, 2024
New music from Ashbury Heights feat. Ulrike Goldmann, Ewiges Feuer, Bill Leeb feat. Shannon Hemmett, Filmmaker, Human Trophy, and Unwoman.
Observer: Majestoluxe & Lucifer’s Aid
Thoughts on new EPs by Majestoluxe and Lucifer’s Aid.
Censor, “Swarm”
Swedish industrial veteran Jouni Ollila engages in some Klinik-worship on his new project’s debut.
1186, “Histeria”
A tight and blistering debut from Bogotá’s 1186 makes for some of the freshest and meanest deathrock you’ll hear this year.
Selofan, “Animal Mentality”
Selofan deliver an unremitting slab of coldwave atmospherics.
HAMMERSHØI, “Dédales”
French duo HAMMERSHØI show charm in their take on classic minimal synthpop.
A Game Called Echo: June 28th, 2024
We’re comparing classic records from Alien Sex Fiend and Leaether Strip with recent ones by Blu Anxxiety and Modebionics, respectively.