Reviews
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.
vProjekt, “Exhilerate & Disgust”
A striking debut steeped in the history of electro-industrial which takes gambles at every turn.
Violet Tremors, “Time is the Traitor”
The debut from Jessica White and Lorene Simpson embraces classic minimal synth tropes and leverages their timelessness to excellent effect.
Cyanotic, “MedPack Vol. 1”
The American coldwave band’s new EP strikes out in a new direction, showcasing their talents in more downtempo regions.
Acretongue, “Strange Cargo”
A remarkable dark electro debut which makes strong, confident moves while subtly crafting a wholly unified and rich aesthetic.
Mindless Faith, “Just Defy”
The latest from the US hard electronic and guitar combo is a testament to their skill as producers and programmers.
Controlled Bleeding, “Odes To Bubbler”
The long-running experimental outfit delivers a head-fuck of a noise rock record detailing disparate sessions from the past five years.
