Reviews
Analfabetism, “Kniven Sitter Kvar i Bonden”
Fredrik Djurfeldt’s Analfabetism project turns its industrial noise toolkit in a somber and reflective direction.
Michael Idehall, “Aion Reborn”
Prolific ritual industrialist Michael Idehall goes subterranean on his new release.
Reptilicus & Senking, “Unison”
Freewheeling experimentalism defines these otherwise foreboding sounds on this long-gestating collaboration.
Missing Witness, “Traitors”
Seattle’s Missing Witness create murky but compelling menace with their second EP.
Observer: Whiteqube & PLAZAS
Short-form reviews of new work from Whiteqube and PLAZAS.
Replicas: Coil + Zos Kia + Marc Almond, “How To Destroy Angels”
The early and extreme experimentation of John Balance and Zos Kia is unearthed, buoyed by Marc Almond’s charisma.
Cocksure, “Be Rich”
The third LP from Jason Novak and Chris Connelly’s Cocksure shows off a looser, groovier version of the project.
Observer: Blakk Harbor & Vlimmer
Short form reviews of new releases from Blakk Harbor & Vlimmer.
Henric de la Cour, “Gimme Daggers”
Henric de la Cour’s third LP as a solo artist sounds like a struggle.
HØRD, “Parallels”
French act HØRD offers strict darkwave on their second LP.
Observer: Joel Eel + Randolph & Mortimer
Capsule reviews of new releases by Joel Eel and Randolph & Mortimer.
Individual Totem, “Electrostatic”
German stalwarts Individual Totem mix newer experimentation with older formulas on their new LP.
