Reviews
Korine, “A Flame in the Dark”
The Philadelphia duo trade some of their immediacy for stronger songcraft on their latest LP.
Minuit Machine, “Queendom”
The new incarnation of Minuit Machine maintains the project’s darkwave sheen with some slight adjustments.
Observer: LIMINID & Covert Forces
New EPs from LIMINID and Covert Forces are considered.
Devours, “Sports Car Era”
The latest from Devours is a direct and driving continuation of Jeff Cancade’s electro-pop strengths.
Vague Lanes, “Divergence & Declaration”
The Bay Area darkwave duo brings constancy to their atmospheric second LP.
Observer: At the Heart of the World & Zirkular Dion
Write-ups of new EPs by At The Heart Of The World and Zirkular Dion.
Another Cold Summer, “Everything is Gone Now”
Industrialized post-punk that is both rough and ugly, in compelling fashion.
Alphaxone, “Final Encounter”
Subtle shifts in sound and composition yield inward exploration on the latest from dark ambient producer Alphaxone.
Observer: Adam Rå & Serpentskin
Thoughts on new EPs by Adam Rå and Serpentskin (Zanias).
The Rorschach Garden with Neatless, “Neatless Voyage”
A new intersection of Phillip Münch’s solo projects links quirky synthpop with EBM menace.
Marie Davidson, “City of Clowns”
The Montreal producer serves up her latest album of electro and minimal techno with heaping doses of charming cynicism.
A Game Called Echo: March 7th, 2025
We link Severed Heads to Cyborgs On Crack, and In Slaughter Natives to Treha Sektori.
