Reviews
Zanias, “Into The All”
Coldwave & techno maven Zanias both revisits and explodes her previous work with a free-roaming, spiritually weighty LP.
Observer: Ivory Towers & Passing
Capsule reviews of new releases by Ivory Towers and Passing.
Author & Punisher, “Beastland”
“Beastland” builds upon Author & Punisher’s metallic ambition while retaining its industrial sturm und drang.
Syrian, “Sirius Interstellar”
Italian duo Syrian try on a few different styles on their fifth LP.
Observer: Cretin Dilettante & Dead Husband
Short form reviews of releases from Dead Husband and Cretin Dilletante.
In Strict Confidence, “Hate2Love”
The new album from the German veterans is executed with skill, but suffers from a lack of worthwhile songs.
Kælan Mikla, “Nótt Eftir Nótt”
The hotly anticipated second LP from Icelandic post-punks turned darkwavers Kælan Mikla attempts to balance lush atmospheres and direct spleen.
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.
