Reviews
Replicas: Severe Illusion, “Discipline Is Reward Enough”
The first LP from caustic Swedish EBM act Severe Illusion receives an extensive reissue.
The Rorschach Garden, “Everything Must Burn”
The latest from Philipp Münch’s The Rorschach Garden relies on a minimal toolkit to convey some sparse songs.
Mr.Kitty, “A.I.”
Mr.Kitty’s newest highlights the electropop artist’s transition from producer/performer to auteur.
The Prids, “Do I Look Like I’m In Love?”
The latest from Portland’s stalwart Prids prompts some reverie.
Multiple Man, “New Metal”
The first proper LP from the Australian EBM duo packs in a tremendous number of ideas and sounds throughout.
Various Artists, “Inferno”
A Wychdoktor-curated compilation tasks producers with composing dark ambient tracks to match the various circles of Dante’s hell.
Sixth June, “Virgo Rising”
Berlin duo Sixth June take up classic darkwave sounds but also find new ways to produce a beguiling nocturnal atmosphere.
Observer: February 28th, 2017
We have a listen to two recent releases from DIY post-industrialists Cyborgs on Crack and Chrome Corpse.
PreEmptive Strike 0.1, “Through the Astral Cold”
The Greek electro-industrialists strip their sound down to fundamentals on a less experimental but still expertly executed new LP.
Absurd Minds, “Tempus Fugit”
After a hiatus, Absurd Minds return with a characteristically charming suite of millennial electro.
Imminent/Synapscape, “The Humanoid Problem”
The new collaboration between powernoise movement OGs is a lot more playful than you might expect.
Black Nail Cabaret, “Dichromat”
The first Black Nail Cabaret LP with a new lineup is resolutely held aloft by the voice of Emese Árvai-Illés.
