Reviews
Velvet Acid Christ, “Maldire”
The new record from the long running American electro-industrial act returns to a more prototypical version of their sound.
r.roo, “mgnovenie”
The Ukranian producer’s fourth LP in two years wanders far off the IDM reservation and into some compelling classically influenced territory with its sparse blend of piano, violin, and beats.
Sonic Area, “Music for Ghosts”
The French industrial project tries its hand at various forms of soundtrack music, viewed through some very odd lenses.
Kontravoid, “Kontravoid”
The punky electro debut from the former Crystal Castles drummer rises above some limitations to provide a charming listening experience.
X.A.O.S, “Psychomachy”
A brief, noisy, and deceptively deep listen, X.A.O.S’ third release makes up for some muddy production with a wide range of approaches to industrial noise.
Philipp Münch, “Mondo Obscura”
The Rorschach Garden/Synapscape member’s second album under his own name travels through a variety of electronic genres with equal aplomb.
Diskonnekted, “Hotel Existence”
The diverse Belgian act plays with adding new developments in low-end into their already broad palette.
Officers, “On the Twelve Thrones”
Soon to be rereleased by Out of Line, Officers’ 2011 LP finds strength in a unified approach to production and performance.
End To End: XP8, “Burning Down”
XP8’s latest maxi-EP takes the listener on a whirlwind trek across genres and sounds, opting for a “cast a wide net” approach to potential club play.
In Conversation: Chrysalide, “Don’t Be Scared, It’s About Life”
The senior staff likes to talk about records in a looser format from time to time, and Chrysalide’s recent exercise in anger (mis)management seemed like a perfect subject.
Twitch the Ripper, “Colorblind”
The Connecticut duo’s first album for Metropolis trades in classic synth-pop, abetted by producer Mark Saunders.
Tineidae, “Lights”
Trading in the spacey, abstract vein of IDM which is Tympanik’s specialty, newcomer Tineidae acquits himself well.
