Reviews
Vlimmer, “Nebenkörper”
A dark and elaborate new record from Vlimmer shows off the emotion and genre-hopping energy of the German post-punk/darkwave project.
Observer: In The Nursery & Michael Matters
Capsule reviews of new releases by In The Nursery and Michael Matters.
Noise Unit, “Deviator”
Leeb and Fulber resurrect Noise Unit as a follow up to their most recent FLA album.
Crystal Geometry, “Distressing Visions”
Lightning strikes twice for Crystal Geometry with another LP of inspired and varied TBM.
Observer: Black Light Odyssey & Meta Meat
Capsule reviews of new work by Black Light Odyssey and Meta Meat.
Stendeck, “Carnage”
Stendeck’s new record is a worthy successor to “Folgor” and adopts a reflective view on technoid’s history and sounds.
Zanias, “Unearthed”
Alison Lewis’ new Zanias LP is a showcase for her magnetic personality and production sensibility.
Wingtips, “Cutting Room Floor”
Chicago darkwavers go more explicitly pop on their excellent new LP.
V▲LH▲LL, “Neversleep”
V▲LH▲LL work some poppier elements into their witch house/darkwave sound, still retaining charm and mystery.
Observer: The Hearses & Cruel Diagonals
Short-form thoughts on new records by Thee Hearses and Cruel Diagonals.
Aurat, “Khaar”
A focused and wholly electronic EP finds Aurat refining their darkwave/EBM sound.
Nox Novacula, “Ascension”
Seattle deathrockers show broader appeal on their first full length album.
