Reviews
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.
Leaether Strip, “50”
Claus Larsen marks his half-centennial with another record of rock-solid Leaether Strip dark electro.
Observer: How Green is My Toupee & Boar Alarm
Capsule reviews of recent releases from How Green Is My Toupee and Boar Alarm.
Alter Der Ruine, “Doom Soother”
A coda from Alter Der Ruine brings the achievements of their last melancholy and inspired years into focus.
