Reviews
Scott Fox, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
A daring yet subtle release from iVardensphere producer Scott Fox sets Coleridge’s words to music.
Lycia, “In Flickers”
The latest from American darkwave royalty illustrates their continued creative momentum.
Observer: Antechamber & Autopsie d’une ombre
Capsule reviews of new releases by Antechamber and Autopsie d’une ombre
Street Sects, “The Kicking Mule”
Street Sect’s sophomore record shows them expanding in ideas and delivery while keeping matters raw and personal.
Viva Non, “Shaping Dust And Our Autonomy”
The sophomore effort from Winnipeg act Viva Non offers a set of brief and raw shards of synthpop.
Observer: Distortion Six & Crying Skies
Capsule reviews of releases by Distortion Six and Crying Skies.
Iszoloscope, “All Is Immensity And Chaos”
Iszoloscope’s latest doubles back to the mixture of fury and contemplation which first brought acclaim to the rhythmic noise project.
SRSQ, “Unreality”
Kennedy Ashlyn’s debut as SRSQ finds new paths forward through difficult terrain.
Observer: Slighter & Pod Cast
Short form reviews of releases by Slighter and Pod Cast (Burial Hex, Wyrding).
Diesein, “Songs About Sally”
Laslo Antal of Sixth June injects some neon warmth into melancholia with his Diesein project’s debut.
Mlada Fronta, “No Trespassing”
Mlada Fronta continue down a synthwave path which has become somewhat formalist.
Observer: Virtues & Failings and KnK
Capsule reviews of releases by Virtues & Failings, and KnK.