Reviews
Censor, “Swarm”
Swedish industrial veteran Jouni Ollila engages in some Klinik-worship on his new project’s debut.
1186, “Histeria”
A tight and blistering debut from Bogotá’s 1186 makes for some of the freshest and meanest deathrock you’ll hear this year.
Selofan, “Animal Mentality”
Selofan deliver an unremitting slab of coldwave atmospherics.
HAMMERSHØI, “Dédales”
French duo HAMMERSHØI show charm in their take on classic minimal synthpop.
A Game Called Echo: June 28th, 2024
We’re comparing classic records from Alien Sex Fiend and Leaether Strip with recent ones by Blu Anxxiety and Modebionics, respectively.
Crystal Geometry, “From the Rave to the Grave”
The latest LP from the high-tempo analogue synth project leans into some darker, spookier territory.
Ortrotasce, “Dispatches From Solitude”
Ortrotasce serve smooth and classy synthpop elegance on their latest.
Observer: Orphins & Llora
Short-form reviews of new records by Orphins (Mari Kattman Shear) and Llora.
Feyleux, “Midnight Hearts”
Feyleux’s debut showcases an uncanny amount of darkwave savvy and reach.
Rhys Fulber, “Balance of Fear”
Rhys Fulber integrates ideas and sounds that speak to his whole career on his new industrial techno LP.
Observer: Eteon & M‡яc▲ll▲
New released by Eteon and M‡яc▲ll▲ are considered.
XTR Human, “Schrank”
XTR Human’s latest LP is variable and consistent collection of modern EBM and wave sounds.
