Reviews
End to End: FGFC820, “Defense Condition 2” EP
We have a listen to each track of FGFC820’s new remix EP of militaristic harsh EBM.
Kommunity FK, “La Santisima Muerte”
The iconic deathrock band returns with a record of glam-inflected experimentation.
Arzt+Pfusch, “Lictor Evaporated”
The first physical release from the duo in over a decade isn’t the same old noisebmstupidevildustrial you might expect.
Aesthetic Pefection, “All Beauty Destroyed”
The third release from Daniel Graves’ now full-time band plays to Aesthetic Perfection’s strengths and moves the project’s sound along well – so what’s all the hubbub about?
Kirlian Camera, “Nightglory”
The ID:UD favorites’ new album of uplifting, majestic darkwave is typically grand.
Encephalon, “The Transhuman Condition”
Ottawa’s electro-industrial trio Encephalon deliver a debut album of surprising depth and complexity.
The Exploding Boy, “The Black Album”
Swedish post-punks come into their own on their third LP, a refreshingly bright and melodic record.
XP8, “X: A Decade of Decadence”
Italy’s XP8 celebrate their tenth anniversary with a maxi-EP that handily summarizes their strengths.
Henric de la Cour, “Henric de la Cour”
The solo debut of the Yvonne and Strip Music singer is a gem in the current renaissance of wave music.
Skinny Puppy, “Handover”
Our “heavy on context, short on kvetching about old records” take on the third post-reformation LP from undisputed progenitors and all around masters of Our Thing, Skinny Puppy.
iVardensphere, “APOK”
The Edmonton based project’s third record uses various collaborations as a jumping off point, making their strongest statement yet in the process.
Cryo, “Beyond”
Electro craftsman Martin Rudefelt returns with an intriguing EP rooted in the exploration of deep space.
