Reviews
Pig, “Pain is God”
The new Pig album is Raymond Watts doing his signature moves for good and ill.
Randal Collier-Ford, “Advent”
The latest from producer Randal Collier-Ford showcases his seamless integration of neo-classical and acoustic elements into dark ambient.
Observer: Operation Blue Eyes – Aarktica & Black Tape For A Blue Girl
Thoughts on new releases from Operation Blue Eyes and Aarktica & Black Tape For A Blue Girl.
Cabaret Voltaire, “Shadow of Fear”
A solo instanciation of Cabaret Voltaire by Richard H Kirk does have some nods to the band’s vast catalogue.
Kite, “At The Royal Opera”
A live recording of an orchestrally-accompanied performance by Kite underlines the band’s synthpop grandeur.
Observer: ANIHILA & Dusty Idols
Capsule takes on releases from ANIHILA and Dusty Idols.
ABU NEIN, “Secular Psalms”
Swedish trio ABU NEIN deliver classic sombre Euro darkwave on their first full length LP.
Chrome Corpse, “Helmet Mounted Display”
Chrome Corpse add some new manic flair to their catchy classic EBM.
Kindest Cuts, “Keeping Distance”
The majority of Kindest Cuts small but powerful synthpop discography is collected on this LP from Oraculo Records.
Visitor, “Technofossil”
Visitor brighten their EBM/dark electro sound with funk and pop, carrying it into outlandish realms on sophomore LP “Technofossil”.
Observer: NNHMN & Werner Karloff
Reviews of new EPs by NNHMN and Werner Karloff.
Drew McDowall, “Agalma”
Drew McDowall’s new solo LP shows the Scottish composer and collaborators tapping into a rich and emotional vein of synthetic composition.
