Reviews
Glass Apple Bonzai, “Brother Bones”
Glass Apple Bonzai’s transition from synthpop to smooth new wave rock is consolidated on the project’s new LP.
Poison Point, “Wandering Echoes”
The promise of French darkwave project Poison Point’s reinvention as the solo venture of Timothée Gainet continues on its new LP.
Rosegarden Funeral Party, “From The Ashes”
Even on their most downcast record to date, Rosegarden Funeral Party maintain a bridge between classic goth and more accessible rock.
Spectres, “Presence”
Spectres’ long shift towards brighter and melodic sounds culminates in an elegant and anthemic fusion of their post-punk and new wave sounds.
Dancing Plague, “Elogium”
Portland’s Dancing Plague does grave darkwave with a dramatic European flair.
A Game Called Echo: March 22nd 2024
Our recurring feature where we recommend a newer record for fans of an older record returns, finding commonalities between Bel Canto and Hada, and Information Society and Klack.
B. West, “Ex-Fantasy”
Producer performer B. West of lié delivers a techno-influenced synthpunk effort as a solo debut.
Lustmord, “Much Unseen Is Also Here”
A measured minimalism and finely-tuned neo-classical sounds herald the return of Lustmord.
Observer: Helix & Anaerobic
Thoughts on new records by Helix and Anaerobic.
Kanka Bodewell, “Stroboscope”
EBM vets Martin Bodewell (Orange Sector) and Uwe Kanka (Armageddon Dildos) add some synthpop colour to their first collaborative record.
Data Void, “Strategies of Dissent”
Don Gordon of Numb and James Mendez of Jihad come together to create some best in class dark electro with Data Void.
Observer: Unconscious & Bloodbeak
Thoughts on new releases by Unconscious and Bloodbeak (Textbeak).
