Reviews

French Police, “Bully”
French Police have their particular take on melodic darkwave down pat on new LP.

Zanias, “Ecdysis”
The softer and more mysterious elements of “Chrysalis” are brought into broad focus on Zanias’ new LP “Ecdysis”.

Observer: Red Deviil & Sam Rosenthal
Capsule thoughts on records by Red Deviil and Sam Rosenthal.

Dermabrasion, “Pain Behavior”
Toronto’s Dermabrasion make a solid and distinct statement of arrival which has fresh takes on goth and post-punk markers.

KMFDM, “Let Go”
The long-running ubiquitous industrial rock band show a few glimmers of musical inspiration in an otherwise standard effort.

Observer: Psycho Weazel & Tati au Miel
Thoughts on new releases by Psycho Weazel and Tati au Miel.

Cyberaktif, “eNdgame”
The reunion of the post-industrial supergroup speaks to the contemporary sounds favoured by its creators.

Filmmaker, “Hollywood Cult”
Filmmaker continues his prolific run of lo-fi EBM and throwback techno releases.

Twin Tribes, “Pendulum”
While slightly amplifying their synth quotient, Twin Tribes maintain their run of excellent and immediate darkwave.

Gallows’ Eve, “13 Thorns”
Sweden’s Gallows’ Eve hit trad goth rock perfection on their debut.

Weever, “Mémoires de Guerre”
French techno-industrial producer Weever’s music is inspired by the grim brutality of 13th century warfare.

Observer: Dionysus & Harsh R
Capsule takes on new releases from Dionysus and Harsh R.