Reviews
Observer: Feral Body & Klack
We take a turn through EP city with new releases from Feral Body and Klack!
Replicas: Soviet, “We Are Eyes, We Are Builders”
The still-underrated synthpop debut of Soviet gets a thorough tune-up and re-presentation.
Slighter, “Erode”
The 5th Slighter LP uses extensive sound design and deep grooves to draw the listner into it’s new school machine rock.
Observer: bvdub & raison d’être + Troum
Drones and echoes abound on new releases by bvdub and raison d’être & Troum.
Sally Dige, “Holding On”
The sophomore album from the Danish-Canadian producer/performer is exacting, precise and musical.
Terminal Gods, “Meridian”
Terminal Gods offer a colder and more varied iteration of their machine-beat rock.
Observer: Joel Eel & Zentriert Ins Antlitz
Underground sounds from Joel Eel and Zentriert Ins Antlitz are explored.
Replicas: Phil Western & Tim Hill, “Dark Features”
Phil Western’s shoegaze-techno breakthrough gets the deluxe vinyl treatment.
FIRES, “Red Goes Grey”
Eric Sochocki’s debut as FIRES uses synthwave production as a delivery mechanism for big hooks and highly emotional vocals.
Observer: Mangadrive & Mikroben Krieg
New releases from Mangadrive and Mikroben Krieg get a once-over.
Comaduster, “Solace”
The wait for the new Comaduster record pays off with a conceptually rich and musically explosive listen.
Schwefelgelb, “Den Umgekehrten Atem”
The new EP from the techno-EBM duo tweaks their sound for maximum impact.
