I believe that most of our readers will be familiar with the name, such as Ian Svenonious, especially those into Dischord Records releases. The record I would like to talk about today is another recent Sounds Of Subterannia release. The label has again proven the point of being open to almost every music genre, but… Read More Chain And The Gang – In Cold Blood LP (Sounds Of Subterrania)
A while ago, Abrasive Trees sent all three current extended plays for review, so after writing articles about Now You Are Not Here EP and Without Light EP, now it’s time to talk about the Bound For An Infinite Sea EP. It is his debut material released at the very end of the last year,… Read More Abrasive Trees – Bound For An Infinite Sea CD (Expanded)
Another batch of vinyl records recently arrived from the tireless Sounds Of Subterrania Records from Hamburg, Germany. This particular record label is not a stranger to these pages, and I previously had a chance to review some of their incredible records. The label is famous for its diversity and innovation in vinyl packaging, so this… Read More Lo Fat Orchestra – Neon Lights LP (Sounds Of Subterrania Records)
The band I would like to talk about today doesn’t need any introduction for those who’re profoundly into post-punk music. Since 1975, Chrome has been a household name for post-punk, proto-industrial, goth rock, acid-punk, experimental rock scenes and still goes strong today. Since its inception, the group suffered the death of one of the original… Read More Chrome – Scaropy CD (Cleopatra Records)
Here’s another one from a recent batch I received from Rookie Records. As much as I enjoy post-punk, and those who know me well know that I am deep into it, I must admit I haven’t heard for Maffai before. Thankfully, here’s the chance to get to know the music of this German post-punk group.… Read More Maffai – Shiver CD (Kidnap Music)
Here’s another recent release by Hummus Records, a record label based in La Chaux De Fonds, Switzerland. For those who’re not familiar with the activities of this record label, Hummus Records usually releases experimental artists, but the entire catalog is surprisingly good. I had the privilege to listen and review a decent amount of their… Read More Ester Poly – Wet LP (Hummus Records)
After writing a couple of lines for the latest piece of artistry by Abrasive Trees, I checked out the previous recordings. I was blown away by the number of ideas invested in each one of them. Therefore, I decided that this brilliant English post-punk act needs more exposure. Without Light is the second extended play… Read More Abrasive Trees – Without Light EP (Shapta)
Recently, I had a chance to post news about Now You Are Not Here, the latest effort by Abrasive Trees. For those who somehow missed my recent post about this interesting outlet, Abrasive Trees is a solo project of Matthew Rochford, a creative artist whose interests span across several complementary genres. Like on his previous… Read More Abrasive Trees – Now You Are Not Here CD
Particular recordings are sounding fresh, even nearly a decade after their initial release. The groups who’re brilliant enough to write, record, produce and release music that will become timeless are rare nowadays. Luckily, some bands eventually contain a formula to preserve the vitality of their music as the years are passing by. Makazoruki is unquestionably… Read More Makazoruki – On The Wire CD (Geenger Records)
Here’s another retrospective review as part of digging through the rich history of Geenger Records. This prolific Croatian label released this particular recording ten years ago, but this extended play still sounds relevant today, in times when the new wave is receiving another well-deserved revival treatment. Hemendex (broken English phrase for ham and eggs) is… Read More Hemendex – Reset 2 CD (Geenger Records)
Muvieli is a relatively new name on the indie scene, entirely operated by Maximiliano Lambarri, a Mexican-American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. The story behind this project is quite interesting. After experiencing the music scene for a couple of years, Lambarri decided to become a solo artist and create music on… Read More Muvieli – Dreams Of Utopia
It’s been a while since I covered a goth-inspired group on these pages, and it seems like I’ll need to do that more often since loads of brilliant artists are continuously popping from every corner of the globe. The group I will talk about today is unquestionably a unique one, mainly because of the vast… Read More Nomotion – Abide CD EP
