Reviews
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.
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.
