Reviews
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.
Chalk, “Crystalpunk”
Irish duo Chalk bring machine rhythm to the forefront of their industrialized post-punk debut LP.
Observer: Hugo Dirac & LANDSRAAD/Psychic Hood
Thoughts on Hugo Dirac’s new EP and a split from L A N D S R A A D & Psychic Hood.
DSX, “Cold Ballads”
Dejan Samardzic’s minimal electro outlet DSX returns in a new form that speaks to his history within and without the project.
