Reviews
Leaether Strip, “World Molæster”
Claus Larsen’s latest album shows off how versatile Leaether Strip is as a project in 2018.
Observer: Cellar Graves & Razorback Hollow
Capsule reviews of new EPs by Cellar Graves and Razorback Hollow (Glass Apple Bonzai).
In Conversation: Ashbury Heights, “The Victorian Wallflowers”
The Senior Staff dig deep into the considerable charms of the new Ashbury Heights album.
Observer: Skadi & “Frost Vol. III”
Capsule reviews of a new release by Skadi and Basic Unit Productions’ latest compilation.
Helix, “Twin”
Tom Shear and Mari Kattman christen their new project with a diverse suite of songs that highlight their individual strengths.
Alexandra Atnif, “Seekers Of The Void”
LA noise producer Alexandra Atnif makes a big statement with a record with deep roots in powernoise.
Observer: Unconscious/HKKPTR & Crudmouth
Capsule reviews of a split by Unconscious & HKKPTR and the debut EP from Crudmouth (Volt 9000 and The Gothsicles).
ᚾᛟᚢ II // ᚦᛟᚦ ᚷᛁᚷ, “Alpha Ænigma”
A collaboration between Nordvargr and Trepaneringsritualen links a litany of death industrial sounds.
Astari Nite, “Midnight Conversations”
Florida darkwavers shoot for gloomy charm on their new LP.
Lead Into Gold, “The Sun Behind the Sun”
Paul Barker’s new LP as Lead Into Gold uses history as a jumping off point for new ideas.
Observer: Sasha Darko & Suumhow
Capsule reviews of releases by Sasha Darko and Suumhow.
Alex Reed, “The Gothic (songs written 1995-96, age 15-16)”
Seeming’s Alex Reed releases a record of songs he wrote more than 20 years ago as a teenager.
