Reviews
Hem Netjer, “The Song Of Trees”
Hem Netjer’s ritualistic take on darkwave is buoyed by their singular vocal stylings.
Beborn Beton, “Darkness Falls Again”
The venerable German act returns with their latest LP of characteristic synthpop.
Observer: WLDV & Nightsister
Thoughts on new EPs from WLDV and Nightsister.
Ultra Sunn, “Kill Your Idols”
The Belgian darkwavers continue to define their identity on their new EP for Fleisch.
Gorgonn, “Six Paths”
Deep and unsettling dub combines with industrial clatter on the first full length from Goh Nakada’s Gorgonn project.
A Game Called Echo: March 10th, 2023
The second instalment of our new column linking albums old and recent, featuring The Cure, Wingtips, Molasar, and Pablo Bozzi.
Ner\ogris, “I Am The Shadow – I Am The Light”
Germany’s Ner\ogris impress with a debut which puts fresh spins on electro-industrial and European electro sounds.
Nuovo Testamento, “Love Lines”
Nuovo Testamento’s sophomore LP is pure revival italo-disco throughout.
Observer: Interdictor & Local Suicide and Curses
Short-form reviews of new released by Interdictor & Local Suicide and Curses.
Sad Madona, “Dramatic Dance”
The French darkwave project projects a continental air of weariness on their collection for Oraculo Records.
Veil Of Light, “Sundancing”
Veil Of Light’s continued move into brighter synthpop territory comes with some melodic drawbacks.
Designer Violence, “We Gave Peace A Chance”
A righteously venomous record from Dutch up-and-comers Designer Violence works some goth and metal touches into their lo-fi post-industrial style.
