Reviews
Korine, “Tear”
Philadelphia’s Korine remain as winsome as ever on their new LP.
Maelstrom & Louisahhh, “Sustained Resistance”
Long time collaborators Maelstrom and Louisahhh’s first full LP is a storming mixture of noise, techno, and soul-baring fortitude.
Promenade Cinema, “Dark Designs”
The British duo invoke wonder through their goth club ready darkwave.
The Rorschach Garden, “Young Lovesongs”
Philipp Münch’s The Rorschach Garden offers a blunt and at times painful look back at teen experiences through a synthpop lens.
A Game Called Echo: February 10th, 2023
A brand new feature where we use a classic record as the basis to recommend a newer one, featuring Godflesh, Black Magnet, Iszoloscope and Templer.
Saigon Blue Rain, “OKO”
Parisian duo Saigon Blue Rain make some overt moves towards modern darkwave dancefloors with fourth LP “OKO”.
Harsh R, “Seek Comfort”
The new LP from stringent electronic act Harsh R has a remarkable and affecting subtlety.
Choke Chain, “The E.P.s of C.C. “
A collection of Choke Chain’s catalogue showcases the rapid evolution of the anxious DIY EBM act.
Liebknecht, “Fabrikat”
Collating Daniel Myer and Rinaldo Bite’s recent work as Liebknecht, “Fabrikat” underscores the influence of early electro on the project’s vision of dark techno.
Observer: Toulouse Gouffre Club & Black Asteroid
Capsule reviews of releases by Toulouse Gouffre Club and Black Asteroid
Uncanny Valley, “Fevering Stare”
Calgary’s Uncanny Valley link first wave goth and modern post-punk styles on a strong and strident debut.
Solitary Experiments, “Transcendent”
The long-running German electro quartet continue with their legacy of competent but inconsistent material.
