On the occasion of the passing of Paranoid’s Michael Formberg, we’re talking about the German duo’s first LP Strain and how it fits very particularly within the mores and sounds of classic EBM, as well as a contemporary debut from fellow German EBM act The Psychic Force which has its own specific set of markers, gear, and themes. We’re also parsing the lineup of next year’s just announced iteration of the Cruel World festival in Pasadena. As always, you can rate and subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or download directly or listen through the widget down below.