Reviews
Ultra Sunn, “US”
Aided by simple but captivating vocals, Ultra Sunn deliver a very solid clutch of darkwave club tracks on their first LP.
Renonce, “Nuisance Sonore”
Montreal’s Renonce comes crashing through with a taut album of noisy, lo-fi electro-industrial.
Observer: Norillag & Dream Hack
New EPs from Norillag and Dream Hack are considered.
Night Club, “Masochist”
Los Angeles duo Night Club know their way around an electropop tune, as evidenced by their latest LP.
Lovataraxx, “Sophomore”
Lovataraxx bring hooks and a fresh maximalism to classic French coldwave.
Observer: SPÆCIALISTA & Edgecase Development Corporation
Capsule takes on EPs from SPÆCIALISTA and Edgecase Development Corporation.
Street Fever, “Absolution”
After a lengthy and troubled hiatus, Street Fever returns with the first LP from the industrial, electro, and hip-hop project.
Glass Apple Bonzai, “Brother Bones”
Glass Apple Bonzai’s transition from synthpop to smooth new wave rock is consolidated on the project’s new LP.
Poison Point, “Wandering Echoes”
The promise of French darkwave project Poison Point’s reinvention as the solo venture of Timothée Gainet continues on its new LP.
Rosegarden Funeral Party, “From The Ashes”
Even on their most downcast record to date, Rosegarden Funeral Party maintain a bridge between classic goth and more accessible rock.
Spectres, “Presence”
Spectres’ long shift towards brighter and melodic sounds culminates in an elegant and anthemic fusion of their post-punk and new wave sounds.
Dancing Plague, “Elogium”
Portland’s Dancing Plague does grave darkwave with a dramatic European flair.
