Reviews
Tineidae, “Slowly Drown In Static”
Ukrainian producer Tineidae returns after a five year hiatus with a record of darkly cinematic pieces.
Rosetta Stone, “Seems Like Forever”
The first Rosetta Stone release in nearly twenty years polishes and represents Porl King’s work from that interim period.
Romy, “Celluloid Self”
Romy showcases her personality and stylistic diversity on her engaging debut LP.
Observer: Nordvargr & Black Sun Dreamer
Short form reviews of Nordvargr’s new remix/rework disc and Black Sun Dreamer’s throwback synth EP.
FIRES, “All My Dreams Are Of This Place”
FIRES’ sophomore record moves further towards full bore electronic rock, with an emotional edge to match.
[:SITD:], “Stunde X”
Stunde X continues [:SITD:]’s run of dependable, if also predictable, high-gloss electro-industrial.
Observer: Notausgang & Sharplines
EPs from French acts Notausgang and Sharplines shed some new and brighter light on techno-EBM.
Automelodi, “Mirages au Futur Verre-brisé”
Automelodi push synthpop instrumentation to the limits in an ambitious third LP.
Dune Messiah, “Moments of Bliss”
The sophomore LP from the Danish folk-noir performer signposts his musical development.
Observer: Pedestrian Deposit & Operation Blue Eyes
Short form reviews of releases by Pedestrian Deposit and Operation Blue Eyes.
Agent Side Grinder, “A/X”
The new incarnation of Agent Side Grinder recasts their established sound in intriguing ways on their new LP.
Alphaxone, “Chronosphere”
A deeply calming new LP from Alphaxone shows off Mehdi Saleh’s steady hand for cosmic dark ambient.