One of many wondrous things about music is that from time to time and quite out of the blue comes a release that perfectly fits every want and instinct within one’s personal appetite, an encounter that truly stokes the fire… Read More ›
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Pink Turns Blue –Tainted
Born of a world in decline and on a course of self-destruction, Tainted is the new album from German post-punk/darkwave outfit Pink Turns Blue. Created in a year of lockdown which offered further evidence of abhorrent man made neglect or… Read More ›
Pylon Poets – Lucid Hallucinations
It was back in 2018 that we first came across Pylon Poets. Actually it was the band in its former guise, The Stone Angels which grabbed our attention with their self-titled EP. It was striking introduction which suggested a potent… Read More ›
Model Depose – Damage Control
Bred from the seeds of eighties post punk and synth pop, the Model Depose sound has only nurtured and forged its own identity since the Netherland band’s first release back in 2013 and within new album, Damage Control, has cast… Read More ›
Ceremony – In The Spirit World Now
As Californian outfit Ceremony continue to search out and explore the next evolution in their creative voice, they have sparked one treat of an itch to get under the skin in recent times. In The Spirit World Now is… Read More ›
Nature of Wires – Modus
Some releases shine like a beacon attracting ears like moths to a flame. One such lure for us is the new album from UK synth pop outfit Nature of Wires. Almost straddling every decade of its prime genre whilst teasing… Read More ›
Quantum Leap – No Reason
Creating a tantalising yet portentous fusion of post punk and garage rock, Swedish trio Quantum Leap make their major entrance with a debut album which through its dark climes and apocalyptic tones makes for one hungrily infectious and enthralling proposition…. Read More ›
Kudzu – Defeated
With a sound as eclectic and unpredictable as it is ravenously catchy, US synth pop duo Kudzu have just released their new album, Defeated. It is an infestation of infectious hooks, flirtatious synths, and rousing escapades but to tag it… Read More ›
Secret Sight – Shared Loneliness
Back in 2014, we like so many others were impressed and hooked on the debut album from Secret Sight. It was a release which surprised having come out of the blue awareness wise and introduced us to the captivating dark… Read More ›
Estetica Noir – Purity
There is no need of any written text to realise the inspirations to the sound of Italian band Estetica Noir, strong flavours which openly line each song within their debut album Purity. They weave haunting and atmospheric, frequently addictively infectious,… Read More ›
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