Reviews
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.
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”.
