Reviews
Karger Traum “III”
Karger Traum bust out into wilder and dreamier areas of experimentation while still keeping one foot in minimalist EBM.
Rein, “Reincarnated”
The debut LP from Sweden’s Rein finds her synthesizing EBM electro, pop and even R&B.
Seeming, “The Birdwatcher’s Guide to Atrocity”
The third LP from post-gothic, post-everything project Seeming is about living through the end of everything.
Proyecto Mirage, “Reptilians Are Watching Us”
Proyecto Mirage deliver punky vocal rhythmic noise in the style they have been plying for decades.
Hello Moth, “When The Sky Melted”
Winsome vocal pop from the always charming Hello Moth refreshes darker palettes.
Rosetta Stone, “Cryptology”
Rosetta Stone’s first record of new material in 25 years is a tour de force of goth rock’s past and future, both musical and political.
Croc Shop, “Resist!”
For better or worse the new LP from electro-industrialists Croc Shop has a very old school approach.
Observer: ESA & NNHMN
Capsule write-ups of new EPs from ESA and NNHMN.
Hallowed Hearts, “Into the Fire”
Hallowed Hearts’ debut is a considered post-punk effort from two synthpop scene veterans.
Observer: SPÆCIALISTA & RECON
Capsule reviews of new releases by SPÆCIALISTA and RECON.
Clan of Xymox, “Spider on the Wall”
Clan of Xymox’s 2020 LP is consistent with their recent output.
Tineidae, “Exo”
Tineidae continues a push into darker ambient territory with a fully-realised deep space concept album.