Reviews
Soft Vein, “Pressed in Glass”
Bleak post-punk act Soft Vein delivers isolation on their debut LP.
Total Chroma, “Lapland”
Total Chroma’s blend of minimal wave and EBM is tightened up and given the open house treatment on new LP “Lapland”.
Observer: PC World & The Luna Sequence
Brief thoughts on new records by PC World and The Luna Sequence.
Brixx, “Erotomania”
Brixx’s new concept LP links body music and smooth cinematics with preternatural cool.
Ringfinger, “In A Black Frame”
Vancouver’s Ringfinger show maturity and craft on their debut LP of goth-leaning darkwave.
Kanga, “Under Glass”
Kanga’s new LP has the LA based producer and performer leaning further into pop territory.
Matriarchy Roots, “The Merge”
The second LP from Restive Plaggona side-project Matriarchy Roots adds some subtle but uneasy nuance to the project’s power electronics core.
Die Selektion, “Zeuge aus Licht”
The idiosyncrasies of Die Selektion’s impassioned style of darkwave stand in stark contrast to the current club milieu.
Plague Pits, “Creatures”
Swiss collective Plague Pits explore classic synthpop sounds with an ear towards political messaging on their new LP.
A Game Called Echo: September 29th, 2023
We’re linking recent records by Bedless Bones and Gorgonn back to classics by Love Is Colder Than Death and Scorn, respectively.
Sierra, “A Story of Anger”
Sierra’s debut long-player has the French producer exploring more song-like structures and melodies.
Choke Chain, “Mortality”
Choke Chain’s nihilism and interest in moody dark electro are both amplified on new record “Mortality”.
