Reviews
A Game Called Echo: January 30th, 2026
The return of our “if you like this, check this out” feature for 2026.
Dulce Liquido, “Mind Domination”
Hocico’s Racso Agroyam resurrects his rhythmic noise project, with an expansive new LP.
CK 37, “Inget Hat”
Swedish EBM act CK 37 bring a good-natured sense of fun and self-deprecation to the core sounds and concerns of the genre on their debut.
Observer: Mascarpone & Buzzkill
Thoughts on new EPs by Mascarpone and Buzzkill.
David Galas, “The Nihilist”
A brooding but well-paced release from Lycia’s David Galas bridges goth’s past and present.
Grizz, “Nocturnal”
Los Angeles darkwave act Grizz shows his range and his charisma on his new collection of songs.
Observer: Autumns & Jimmy Svensson
Thoughts on new EPs by Autumns and Jimmy Svensson.
Lost Signal, “Light of Other Days”
The depressive futurepop project sticks close to melancholy on their latest album.
Sarin, “Searching Hell”
The first record in six years from Sarin brings a decidedly industrial focus to the TBM project.
Observer: Nero\gris & Sintex Bortexx
Capsule reviews of releases by Nero\gris and Sintex Bortexx.
T.O.Y., “The Prophet”
An exercise in pure, classic synthpop feels like the culmination of T.O.Y.’s longstanding transformation.
Restive Plaggona, “Primal Nature”
Greece’s Restive Plaggona is noisy and thoughtful in equal measure on their third LP of 2025.
