Reviews
Majestoluxe, “Dry, Cold & Free”
Majestoluxe keep old school EBM a little weird and gritty on their third LP.
Venom Vampires, “Luxury in Deceit”
Venom Vampires charm with rough and ready old style new beat and EBM.
Crystal Geometry, “I Stare Into Darkness”
The third record in as many years from Crystal Geometry underscores Maxime Fabre’s talents at working metal elements into TBM production.
Observer: SDH & Starving Insect
Thoughts on new EPs from SDH and Starving Insect.
My Love Kills, “To A New World Of Gods And Monsters”
Solid melodies and canny electro-industrial instincts make for a breakthrough record from My Love Kills.
The Present Moment, “Enough to Drive You Mad”
The Present Moment’s 5th LP is their most mature and accomplished collection of songs.
Observer: Devoted Cleric & Richard Haig
Capsule reviews of releases by Devoted Cleric and Richard Haig.
Pablo Bozzi, “Street Reign”
Rising italo-body producer Pablo Bozzi adds some goa sounds to his already potent mix.
Synapscape, “The Stable Mind”
Synapscape reach back to the heyday of acid techno and fuse it to their trademark rhythmic noise.
Forever Grey, “Sympathy Garden”
Forever Grey add some slightly melodic shades to their weighty darkwave palette, but the overall picture remains decidedly stygian.
The Birthday Massacre, “Fascination”
There’s a maturity to be found in the fantastical on the new LP from The Birthday Massacre.
Stabbing Westward, “Chasing Ghosts”
Stabbing Westward’s comeback LP highlights the core appeal of their emotional, industrial rock sound.
