One of the special treats on the menu today is a highly anticipated debut material by a promising electronic group. Their music spans over several diverse but complementary genres that keep this outstanding material entertaining from scratch to finish. NKOS are a brand new name on an underground music scene with just several singles in… Read More NKOS – From Dust To Life CS (Beatbuzz Records)
Mark Schwaber is back with another tremendous full-length material. For those who somehow missed this highly experienced musician, Schwaber is widely known for his studio works with some renowned names such as Lloyd Cole, Shadows Fall, Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr), Fred Maher (Lou Reed), Joan Wasser (Joan as Policewoman), Matthew Sweet, and Mary Lou… Read More Mark Schwaber – Everything Around Me LP (Jack London Records)
There’s a lot of interesting groups and artists that are shapeshifting particular musical forms or exploring even further until their reach desired sound. However, there’s a small percentage of those outlets who dare to simultaneously transform several genres at once and remain harmonious in their experimentations. Whoever dared to try knows that’s not an easy… Read More ALÉ – Omnipresent Pt. 1
Right off the bat, I want to be honest and admit that this is my first encounter with Fremmand, and I must say this was more than a pleasant surprise. This Faroe Islands quintet comes from the city of Tórshavn, and their music encompasses genres such as indie rock and post-punk. Since their inception, the… Read More Fremmand – Wrong LP (Tutl Records)
Eaten By Snakes is an ear-appealing pop-punk duo originating from Bielefeld, Germany. The band comprises od Daniel Kestner and David Finke, who are also members of Modern Saints. Calming Pink is their brand new offering to the broader audience that follows the visual aesthetics of their debut extended play record. It took them a while… Read More Eaten By Snakes – Calming Pink LP (Fond Of Life Records)
Night Slaves moved forward with this particular material. It’s a proper continuation of their debut cassette EP that contains some remarkable evolvements towards darkwave aesthetics. This material represents their second EP recording that pushed things to a bit more dynamic sound, decorated with loads of notable improvements. Unlike their debut, this one has lost that… Read More Night Slaves – II CS (Swimming Faith Records)
We covered a couple of Night Slaves records a while ago. Therefore, you might be familiar with this industrial/synth-pop duo based in Buffalo, New York. Whoever touched the base of their sound, acknowledges these creative individuals are profoundly into goth aesthetics and dark ambient atmosphere. However, dominant synth-pop sequences, industrial noises, and theatric vocals are… Read More Night Slaves – I CS (Swimming Faith Records)
Three And A Half is the latest contribution to the broader audiences and the most advanced album by the Night Slaves. Besides conventional roles by John Toohill and David Kane, the group developed up into the quintet by adding Lucy Bell on vocals, Kelly Mordaunt on synth, and Ryan McMullen on guitar. Night Slaves are… Read More Night Slaves – Three And A Half LP (Swimming Faith Records)
Previously, I wrote an article about Patient Zero, earlier works by Night Slaves, presented through two compelling industrial compositions. III comes out right after the release of Patient Zero, but it liberates an entirely diverse material full of surprises. John Toohill and David Kane imagined Night Slaves as ultimate sonic weaponry to express themselves in… Read More Night Slaves – III LP (Swimming Faith Records)
Night Slaves is a characteristic duo from Buffalo, New York. The group comprises of John Toohill (Swimming Faith Records, Science Man, Alpha Hopper, Spit Kink, Cobra Cobra, Johns…among many others) and Dave Kane, an eccentric local artist who creates distinctive music for decades. These two formed Night Slaves sometime in 2015 and instantly started recording… Read More Night Slaves – Patient Zero CS (Swimming Faith Records)
The record sounds soothing, relaxing, marvelous from beginning to the very end.… Read More Deserta – Black Aura My Sun LP (Felte Records)
If you caught our previous review about a debut album called Outside The City, you’re fully aware that Dustin has decided to continue as a solo artist after the departure of Abolitionist, a political punk rock band based in Corvallis, Oregon. After ten years of constant rehearsing, recording, publishing and touring, the band members decided… Read More DZTN 1980 – War Of Good Intentions (1859 Records / Different Kitchen Records)
