Reviews
Templər, “Myths And Consequences”
The new record from Imperial Black Unit side-project Templər draws a line back to classic powernoise.
XTR Human, “G.O.L.D”
German act XTR Human uses clever genre moves to redefine their sound on their new LP.
Observer: Hapax & Hallowed Hearts
Capsule reviews of new EPs by HAPAX and Hallowed Hearts.
Slighter, “V O I D”
The new LP from Slighter zeroes in on dark cinematic sound design in service of proper songs.
Ghost Twin, “Love Songs For End Times”
A strong second record from Ghost Twin adds some melodic and uptempo breadth to their smooth darkwave style.
Observer: Bara Hari & Ringfinger
Reviews of new darkwave EPs by Bara Hari & Ringfinger.
Viva Non, “We Grow”
Despite a short run-time, the new record from Viva Non leaves an impression and provides the soundtrack to the sadboy synth summer we didn’t see sneaking up on us.
HIDE, “Interior Terror”
Industrial duo HIDE are more intense and righteously disgusted than ever before on their third LP.
Pixel Grip, “Arena”
Chicago’s Pixel Grip explore the nightclub of the mind on their bumping sophomore album.
Silent, “Modern Hate”
Mexico’s Silent use a weighty deathrock sound to take up real-world horrors.
Kirlian Camera, “Cold Pills (Scarlet Gate Of Toxic Daybreak)”
A new double-LP from Kirlian Camera brings their moody and uncanny charm back to the surface, while working in some intriguing contemporary pop sounds.
Nothing But Noise, “Aeon 1-9”
A grand new release from Nothing But Noise continues the project’s mission of updating and rethinking classic kosmische sound and composition.