Reviews
Observer: Die Sexual & Yeun Elez
Thoughts on new releases by Die Sexual and Yeun Elez.
genCAB, “III I II (Third Eye Gemini)”
The prolific electro-industrial act revisits some older material through the lens of its complex, modern sensibility.
Mala Herba, “Wounded Healer”
A collection of collaborative tracks finds Mala Herba’s vocal and compositional experimentation delving deeper into myth and folk wisdom.
Michael Idehall, “Apokryphos”
Another unsettling missive from Michael Idehall links his harrowing vocal control to moody and mutating industrial and ambient soundscapes.
Dark Chisme, self-titled
The Seattle darkwave duo bring the considerable power and charm of their live show to their debut release.
Observer: Einhänder & Sleek Teeth
Thoughts on new EPs from Einhänder (Chrome Corps) and Sleek Teeth.
Wingtips, “On Trial”
Wingtips’ new LP shows the duo bringing their songwriting chops to a more explicitly electropop sound.
Kurs, “Dreamer”
Kurs’ second LP is another engrossing trek through atmospheric, hypnotic, and satisfyingly aggressive electro-industrial and dark electro.
The March Violets, “Crocodile Promises”
The March Violets return with a second post-reformation record of subtle, crafty goth rock.
Bill Leeb, “Model Kollapse”
The Front Line Assembly mastermind’s first LP under his own name closely follows the style of his contemporary work.
Haujobb, “The Machine in the Ghost”
Haujobb’s continued pushing of the electro-industrial envelope in estranging yet compelling ways leaves them effectively peerless.
Dame Area, “Toda La Verdad Sobre Dame Area”
The fourth LP from Catalan industrial synthpunks is their most organic, engaging and ferocious effort to date.
