Reviews
Rhys Fulber, “Memory Impulse Autonomy”
Rhys Fulber’s new LP finds the producer exploring both his influences and his classic and modern approaches to inspiring effect.
Observer: Run Level Zero & aliceffekt
Thoughts on new EPs by Run Level Zero and aliceffekt.
Diesein, “I Like It / I Hate It”
The Sixth June side-project returns with another album of mannered, melancholic synthpop in a classic vein.
HIDE, “Spit Or Swallow Every Soul Will Taste Death”
HIDE’s spleen is vented in some new yet still abrasive and noisy directions on a new EP.
Observer: Years of Denial & Olvido
Thoughts on new releases by Years Of Denial and Olvido.
Ash Code, “Synthome”
Darkwave vets Ash Code come back from hiatus with a solid and varied effort.
Dancing Plague, “Domain”
The Portland darkwave project’s new LP shows off their economy, and their grave melodrama.
Caustic, “Fiend I”
The cult American industrial act returns, in all its sincere, DIY glory.
Gaping Chasm, “Ergospective”
An archival release from Slovakia’s Gaping Chasm functions as a potent time capsule of 90s dark electro.
Observer: PIQSIQ & A Perfect Error
We have short reviews of new releases from PIQSIQ and A Perfect Error.
Rosetta Stone, “Dose Makes The Poison”
The sound and themes of the second incarnation of goth rock legends Rosetta Stone continues to come into focus.
Panic Priest, “Once Wild”
The Chicago project comes through with some of its most focused and fun dark new wave to date.