Reviews
Observer: Bastet & Medusa Stare
Deathrock talk in capsule reviews of Bastet and Medusa Stare.
Bustié, “Birds Of Paradise”
Bustié’s debut LP brings freestyle and deathrock together in a blend smooth enough to make you forget its influences.
God Module, “The Unsound”
God Module’s new LP highlights what has worked for the project for more than 20 years.
Observer: Nootropic & Mind Teardown
Bite-sized takes on records by Nootropic and Mind Teardown.
Xarah Dion, “Plein Nord”
Montreal’s Xarah Dion levels up on her substantial new darkwave album.
D/SIR, “All That Was Left”
D/SIR take their post-witchouse atmospheres in a surprisingly melodic and approachable direction.
Terror Apart, “Belly Of Barghest”
Portland’s Terror Apart revisit the rough textures of early tape experimentation, yielding a contemplative approach to noise.
All Your Sisters, “Trust Ruins”
The third album from the LA-based duo taps into some deeply unnerving and unpleasant listening territory.
Observer: TV HWY & Nostromo
Short form reviews of new releases by TV HWY (Michael Holloway) and Nostromo (SARIN and Unhuman).
Slighter, “Automata”
Portland-based producer Slighter displays intense focus and unity on new LP “Automata”.
Artificial Monuments, “Illusions Of Identity”
The sole LP from Copenhagen’s Artificial Monuments captures both the light and dark of European coldwave.
Observer: Gutenberg & Panther Modern
Short form reviews of new releases by Gutenberg and Panther Modern.
