Reviews
KANGA, “Eternal Daughter”
KANGA’s new EP showcases her continued growth as producer and performer.
Night Sins, “Portrait In Silver”
Night Sins’ abrupt shift from goth rock to synthpop stalls.
Analfabetism, “Sjön Där Hon Dränkte Sina Djur”
Sweden’s Analfabetism wanders into the mythological but retains their unyielding depressive industrial sound.
Wingtips, “Exposure Therapy”
Wingtips’ debut LP is a buoyant collection of easy to enjoy darkwave tunes perfectly suited for the end of summer.
Observer: Mascarpone & Saigon Blue Rain
Short form reviews of new records by Mascarpone and Saigon Blue Rain.
HIDE, “Hell is Here”
HIDE strike a balance between acrimony and vulnerability on their new LP.
The Legendary Pink Dots, “Angel In The Detail”
Two years in the making, the new LP from The Legendary Pink Dots alights on the classic sounds and themes of the band as they begin their fifth decade.
Observer: Fractions & Meipr
Capsules of new releases by FRACTIONS and Meipr
Lingua Ignota, “Caligula”
A second blistering LP from the indomitable Lingua Ignota uses noise and neo-classical sounds to invoke the vengeance of the wronged.
Velvet Acid Christ, “Ora Oblivionis”
Whatever style is currently in vogue, whatever is hitting in club playlists and festival line-ups, Velvet Acid Christ remain themselves.
Observer: ∆AIMON & Sweat Boys
Short form reviews of new releases by ∆AIMON and Sweat Boys.
Silent EM, “The Absence”
Silent EM’s debut serves up mean, synthpunky darkwave with a baleful attitude.