Reviews
Observer: Free Range & Andi + Machino
Capsule reviews of new releases from Wild Life and Andi + Machino.
SDH, “Fake Is Real”
SDH’s new record rides the current style of darkwave to mixed results.
Chainreactor, “Venom”
Chainreactor keep on moving with a new LP of rhythmic noise and industrial techno.
Body of Light, “Bitter Reflection”
The Arizona brothers’ most recent LP continues the process of fine synthpop refinement with mixed results.
Daniel Myer, “Hingabe”
The first LP to bear Daniel Myer’s name tours through the last decade-plus of the electronic legend’s styles and experimentation.
Observer: Code Industry & Worms Of The Earth
Capsule reviews of a reissue from Code Industry and Worms Of The Earth’s new EP.
Torch, “Leaving Me Behind”
Torch’s long-brewing debut delivers goth rock and darkwave weight, atmosphere, and hooks.
Fuedal, “Unit 1”
The debut from LA based duo Fuedal trades in effective body and industrial dance tropes.
Observer: Chernaya Rechka & Body Beat Ritual
Capsule reviews of records by Chernaya Rechka and Body Beat Ritual.
NNHMN, “Circle of Doom”
The sophomore LP from the Berlin-based darkwave duo flirts with synth and electropop melody.
Blakmoth, “The Hissing Silence”
Baltimore’s Blakmoth continues his run of solid dark ambient releases, the latest being a decidedly grounded (if no less depressing) listen.
Observer: Comfort Cure & Black Nail Cabaret
Short form reviews of new records by Comfort Cure and Black Nail Cabaret.
