Reviews
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”.
Observer: Pol & Wants
Capsule takes on new stuff from Pol and Wants.
Blu Anxxiety, “Morbid Now, Morbid Later”
Freestyle, hip-hop, and general electronics are all amplified in Blu Anxxiety’s latest all-you-can-eat buffet at the goth bar.
Xingu Hill, “Grigri Pavilion”
John Sellekaers’ Xingu Hill returns with a LP of material reminiscent of the project’s millennial technoid releases.
Observer: Dot Drama & Military Position
Short form reviews of new releases by Dot Drama and Military Position.
Harsh Symmetry, “Imitation”
Los Angeles darkwavers make the most of their melodies and arrangements on their sophomore LP.
