Reviews
Observer: Avskedsrum & Ratpajama
New material from Avskedsrum and Ratpajama is examined.
Divider, “Zero”
LA act Divider’s approaches to EBM remain deceptively complex as ever on their new record.
Verttigo, “Tomorrow Is Gone”
Edmonton’s Verttigo hit the middle ground between dreampop and post-punk on their debut LP.
Mecha Maiko, “Nervous System”
The Canadian electropop chanteuse makes weirdly relatable, charming tunes on the new LP.
Diavol Strâin, “Eterno Retorno”
A bracing and full-bodied blast of maximalist darkwave from Chile’s Diavol Strâin makes a strong early bid for darkwave record of the year.
Mesh, “The Truth Doesn’t Matter”
Veteran synthpop/rock fusionists Mesh draw together some of their best songwriting and arrangement manoeuvres.
clubdrugs, “lovesick”
Chicago darkwave-pop duo clubdrugs come through with a lush, catchy and thoroughly enjoyable debut LP.
Observer: Marie Ann Hedonia & Corpse Dust
Discussion of new EPs by Marie Ann Hedonia & Corpse Dust.
The Violent Youth, “tsvety”
Depressive Euro post-punk is the order of the day on the latest from The Violent Youth.
Magnetism, “Inside The Temple Of Carcinogenic Waste”
Prolific producer Fredrik Djurfeldt takes a brooding and reflective tack with his latest project.
Observer: Group Rhoda & Nick Viola
New material from Group Rhoda and Nick Viola is examined.
Statiqbloom, “The Casket Nest”
The latest from Statiqbloom links Fade Kainer’s recent techno focus with classic powernoise.
