Reviews
Devours, “Escape From Planet Devours
Vancouver synth artist Devours practices radical emotional candor on his witty and occasionally devastating new LP.
Observer: Production Unit Xero & Flint Glass
Short-form reviews of new releases from Production Unit Xero and Flint Glass.
Vision Video, “Inked in Red”
Post-punkers Vision Video deliver hooks with energy and enthusiasm on their down-to-mope debut LP.
Leaether Strip, “Back To Industry”
The new Leaether Strip record deftly calls back to the breadth and depth of Claus Larsen’s discography with a simplicity and impact that places it amongst his best work.
Observer: Minuit Machine & Worms Of The Earth
Reviews of new EPs from Minuit Machine and Worms Of The Earth.
Inkubus Sukkubus, “The Way Of The Witch”
Pagan goth rock vets Inkubus Sukkubus take a turn towards folk and neo-classical on their latest outing.
Xenturion Prime, “Signals from the Abyss”
The Swedish duo bring epic space opera sounds on their new instrumental record.
Observer: Big Time Kill & Sleep Clinic
Capsule reviews of new work from Big Time Kill and Sleep Clinic.
Hammershøi, “Cathédrales”
French duo Hammershøi thread the needle on synthpop, cold wave and minimal sounds.
Deine Lakaien, “Dual”
Deine Lakaein’s new double record of covers and originals inspired by the former frames their magisterial darkwave both in and out of history.
Observer: In The Nursery & Twin Tribes
Capsule reviews of new releases from In The Nursery and Twin Tribes.
Lola Kumtus, “Pharmakos”
Finnish synthpunk duo Lola Kumtus bring EBM to bear on their new LP, but do so on their own terms.
