Reviews
Cardinal Noire, “Deluge”
Finnish duo Cardinal Noire bring energy and movement to “Vancouver School” electro-industrial on their sophomore LP.
Kirlian Camera, “Hologram Moon”
The latest from Kirlian Camera undersells what’s made the band’s latter era works so magnificent.
Soho Rezanejad, “Six Archetypes”
The first LP from the Copenhagen-based artist leaves behind electropop for much stranger territory.
Ecstasphere, “Transgressions: Documenting Decay”
The third record from Ecstasphere modifies the classic rhythmic noise template with welcome additions from outside the world of noise.
In Conversation: Rome, “Hall of Thatch”
The Senior Staff cast an eye to the self-critical and spiritually weighty themes of Rome’s latest opus, Hall Of Thatch.
The Frozen Autumn, “The Fellow Traveller”
The Frozen Autumn pursue a purely synth-driven and lighter incarnation of their darkwave style.
Sigsaly, self-titled
The new electronic project from the duo behind Koban is a showcase for their musical personality.
Observer: INVA//ID & Severe Illusion
Capsule reviews of new releases from INVA//ID and Severe Illusion.
DIN, “Real Dirt”
Josie and Greg Vand’s debut LP as DIN is hypnotic and occasionally psychedelic synth music.
Vomito Negro, “Black Plague”
Vomito Negro return with a clutch of classic dark EBM tracks somewhat hampered by track sequencing.
Caustic, “American Carrion”
Caustic offers 2018 its first pissed-off riposte.
Azar Swan, “Savage Exile”
Azar Swan’s third album strips their sound down, for a listen fraught with tension.
