Reviews
Lost Signal, “Anatomy of Melancholy”
The one-time futurepop project returns with a record of contemplative, even-tempered songs.
Observer: Faith In Flesh & Mascarpone
Capsule reviews of releases by Faith in Flesh and Mascarpone.
Silent EM, “Real Life”
NYC’s darkwave project Silent EM brings new sounds and approaches to their taught, anxious compositions.
Skelesys, “Fading Echoes”
The debut LP from Skelesys brings some earthy rock fundamentals to modern darkwave.
Pøltergeist, “Nachtmusik”
The debut LP of Calgary’s Pøltergeist strikes upon solid melodies and anthems by approaching post-punk from a metalhead’s perspective.
OP-ART, “The Final Act”
Andrew Clinco of Drab Majesty’s synthpop project is both lush and minimal in contradictorily appealing fashion.
Observer: Nite & XLV
Thoughts on new EPs by Nite and XLV.
Normal Bias, “Kingdom Come”
The debut from the funky body music duo turns their sound towards classy electropop.
Leæther Strip, “All Hallow’s Eve”
Leæther Strip’s latest collection of covers touches upon some of Claus Larsen’s formative influences but also links to his current original material.
Observer: Rue Oberkampf & Crystal Geometry
Thoughts on new EPs from Rue Oberkampf and Crystal Geometry.
Webdriver Torso, “End.”
LA’s Webdriver Torso return with a lo-fi mix of industrial metal and mutant programming after an extended hiatus.
Hallowed Hearts, “Masquerade”
NYC goth rock duo Hallowed Hearts make the most of their songwriting and performance skills on their new LP.
