Reviews
Vore Aurora, “Eidolon”
Vore Aurora offer a forceful and distinct brand of darkwave which feels fully formed on their debut.
Observer: Nausea & Viktor Kalima
EPs from Nausea and Viktor Kalima are considered in this week’s Observer.
Ritualz, “Doom”
Ritualz returns with an unexpected fusion of witch house and darkwave sounds.
ESA, “That Beast”
The new album from Jamie Blacker’s ESA is more ferocious and also more thoughtful than ever before.
Actors, “It Will Come To You”
Vancouver post-punk modernists Actors showcase their myriad strengths on their debut LP.
VOWWS, “Under the World”
Australian dark rock duo go smooth and steady on their sophomore LP.
Replicas: Sixth June, “Without A Sign”
Sixth June’s collection of demos shows off some dramatic switching up of individual tracks themes and moods.
Observer: Mentallo & The Fixer and SDH
Write-ups of an unearthed live tape from Mentallo & The Fixer and a promising dark synth debut from SDH.
QUAL, “The Ultimate Climax”
William Maybelline of Lebanon Hanover leans further into choleric body music on his sophomore LP as QUAL.
Miracle, “The Strife Of Love In A Dream”
Miracle offer an elegant yet weighty dark synth odyssey on their second full-length.
Observer: ProtoU & Celldöd
Capsule reviews of very different releases from ProtoU and Celldöd.
TVMVLVS TABIDVS, “Sex”
Costa Rica’s TVMVLVS TABIDVS bring vigor to lo-fi gothy dirges.
