Album Review: Dry Cleaning – Swampy EP (4AD)

Album Review: Dry Cleaning – Swampy EP (4AD)

Dry Cleaning’s newly-released Swampy EP offers a captivating journey into the unique sonic landscape of the UK quartet, blending indie rock sensibilities with post-punk aesthetics. Released under the esteemed 4AD imprint, this five-track release showcases the...
Artist Profile: Helena Hauff

Artist Profile: Helena Hauff

The dynamic DJ and producer Helena Hauff has left an indelible mark on the world of dance music with her ability to balance technical intricacy and moments of pure chaos. Born and raised in 1985 in Hamburg, Germany, Hauff’s musical journey has since been shaped...
Album Review: Wombo – Fairy Rust (Fire Talk)

Album Review: Wombo – Fairy Rust (Fire Talk)

Louisville-based indie rock trio Wombo’s sophomore album, Fairy Rust(2022), is a captivating blend of experimental rock, post-punk, lo-fi indie, goth, and dreamy shoegaze. Occupying the spaces in-between genre, Fairy Rust draws its sonic influences from the...
Album Review: Jonathan Bree – Pre-Code Hollywood

Album Review: Jonathan Bree – Pre-Code Hollywood

New Zealand mystery Jonathan Bree’s latest, Pre-Code Hollywood, transports listeners to American cinema’s (first) golden era. In history, Pre-Hayes Code Hollywood was a splendid time of creativity mixed with debauchery in equal measure. Classic films...
Album Review: The Soft Moon – Exister

Album Review: The Soft Moon – Exister

Luis Vasquez, the mastermind behind The Soft Moon, has been creating music that occupies an evocative and haunting space for over a decade. With his latest album, Exister, Vasquez continues to explore the depths of his emotional palette while adding a newfound sense...
Artist Profile: Rødhåd

Artist Profile: Rødhåd

With a name that translates to “redhead” in Norwegian, Rødhåd is an enigmatic figure in the techno scene known for his signature blend of hypnotic rhythms and thunderous bass. An artist whose sound and style embody the raw, industrial spirit of...
Album Review: Lalalar – Bi Cinnete Bakar (Bongo Joe)

Album Review: Lalalar – Bi Cinnete Bakar (Bongo Joe)

Turkish band Lalalar has been creating a buzz lately, both in their hometown of Istanbul and abroad (including at Netherlands’ Le Guess Who?). Since 2018, Ali Güçlü Şimşek, Barlas Tan Özemek, and Kaan Düzarat have blended frenetic punk energy, dark electronics,...
Artist Profile: Vladimir Ivkovic

Artist Profile: Vladimir Ivkovic

If you’re a fan of underground electronic music or a crate digger in Europe, you’ve probably heard of Vladimir Ivkovic.This bearded, Belgrade-born artist has been a driving force in the scene for decades, consistently breaking down barriers with his unique...
Album Review: Preoccupations – Arrangements

Album Review: Preoccupations – Arrangements

Canada’s Preoccupations are known for their frantic blend of influences that includes The Cure and Sonic Youth. However, on their latest album, Arrangements, the band expands on this sound with a mix of 80s goth punk and 90s noise rock sensibilities. The result is a...

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