Reviews
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.
Observer: Choke Chain & Pitch After Dark
Short form discussion of the debuts of Choke Chain and Pitch After Dark.
Resistor, “Driving Force”
Columbia’s Resistor deliver aggressive and minimalist throwback EBM on their first full-length.
Executioner’s Mask, “Despair Anthems”
Executioner’s Mask make some of the grimmest post-punk and goth rock going on their debut LP.
Statiqbloom, “Beneath The Whelm”
A stripped down LP from Statiqbloom blends dark electro aggression with spiritual weariness.
Be My Enemy, “All That I Love, I Destroy”
Phil Barry is joined by Keef Baker for the most diverse record yet by industrial rock project Be My Enemy.
Lamia Vox, “Alles ist Ufer. Ewig ruft das Meer”
After a lengthy hiatus, Lamia Vox returns with an elegant and aesthetically deep combination of ritual, martial, and dark ambient sounds.
Observer: labxiv & Synapscape
It’s an accidental Philipp Münch showcase with mini-reviews of new releases by LabXIV and Synapscape.
