Reviews
Zero Degree, “Transit”
The fourth full-length from the German ambient/downtempo duo advances their understated style, adding some new textures to their mellow compositions.
End to End: Dependence 2012
The 2012 iteration of Dependent’s label-based compilation collects new and exclusive cuts from Velvet Acid Christ, Decoded Feedback, Encephalon and Seabound.
Grendel, “Timewave Zero”
Buoyed by deep production and a great clutch of songs, Grendel have released one of the strongest albums of 2012, and have finally won over at least one listener.
∆AIMON, “Flatliner”
The superb new EP from the mysterious duo suggests greater potential for the witch house label they’ve been tagged with.
Retrogramme, “For Our Dearly Departed”
Retrogramme’s sophomore record continues their catholic embracing of innumerable electronic genres and devices, and makes for a charming if scatterbrained listen.
End to End: Alter Der Ruine, “Keep the Devil Off Your Back”
We finish off the week with a look at the first of two final singles from ID:UD faves Alter Der Ruine.
Killing Joke, “MMXII”
Their fourth album since the turn of the millennium (*wink*), MMXII finds the mighty Killing Joke in fine form and allowing themselves some introspective moments.
Sabes, “Diesel Charm”
Hearkening back to classic 90s power noise, Sabes offers some crunchy thrills but runs on a half-empty tank.
Motor, “Man Made Machine”
The fourth album from the techno-electro duo relies heavily on vocals for the first time, and features guest spots from Martin Gore, Douglas McCarthy and Gary Numan.
End to End: :Wumpscut:, “DJ Dwarf XII”
We give you the blow by blow of the latest entry in :Wumpscut:’s long running remix series.
K-Bereit, “Positiv Sound/Negativ Beat”
The relentless second album from Dominique Lallement’s project hearkens back to the beat-oriented electro-industrial of the 90s.
In Conversation: Nothing But Noise, “Not Bleeding Red”
The senior staff has a conversation about the debut release by Daniel B of Front 242’s new project Nothing But Noise in our new feature.
