The ingenuity of British producer Toni Quiroga seems to know no bounds when it comes to hybridising sonic currents in his reincarnation as Donna Haringwey. His current work can be approached from multiple angles, yet all converge on the same conclusion: this is a transgressive, intricate ecosystem brimming with ferocious inventiveness. His greatest strength...
If his previous release, JXDY, was the result of a visceral and somewhat unplanned foray into long-form territory, Never's new offering on Veyl presents itself as a meticulously matured sonic artifact. The Gray does not break with the darkwave and post-punk coordinates that define the project's DNA, but it does notably expand its...
Officially licensed by Irwin Chusid on behalf of the Sun Ra legacy, Cold Spring Records negotiated access to rare and previously unreleased recordings drawn directly from the archives of the legendary jazz mystic. These exclusive recordings were handed to Masami Akita, the undisputed Japanese master of noise known as Merzbow, to be...
The SloGlo project, led by drummer and producer Matt Carroll, presents In Another Language, a work centered on the construction of atmospheres through rhythm and sonic texture. The album develops an approach based on the layering of electronic elements and live percussion, with a constant attention to detail and the continuity of pulse. The structure...
II is the second recording release from the collaboration between Adam Sinclaire and Marco Freivogel. It constitutes the second volume in an untitled series documenting an improvisation session with a fixed instrumental setup, featuring no overdubs or post‑production. The equipment used is limited to a concert flute (C flute) and an Octatrack M1. In the...
With its nineteenth volume, the compilation La Danse Macabre consolidates its concept by offering a carefully curated and exquisite selection of gothic rock, darkwave, post-punk, and related styles. True to the philosophy that has guided the series since its inception, the main focus lies not on big names, but on the intrinsic quality, stylistic diversity,...
Hexxes, the new trio from Portland, Oregon, makes their debut with a single that immediately establishes their sonic territory. Fragile Things is an electro-industrial piece with the weight of gothic metal, built on layers of dense synthesizers, powerful guitars, and a mechanized rhythm section. The production balances harsh textures with moments of melodic clarity. Programmed...
Chalk Teeth, a band based in Los Angeles though formed by musicians with roots in New York and Oakland, has released their debut single titled Struck. The song is described as a ballad for the dance floor that tackles the theme of obsessive love from a melancholic perspective, with a sound identifiable within a...
The Ritmos de Combate project stands as an innovative sonic battlefield. Its core premise is the union of two producers in a creative duel, designed to force a collision between distinct genres, techniques, and musical visions. The goal is the generation of pure synergy, a closed feedback loop where artistic tension becomes the engine of...
British industrial music pioneers Test Dept have announced the release of 'Industrial Overture. Studio & Live Recordings 1982-1985', the first in a series of box sets that will document their career. This comprehensive collection, available from December 5 via the Artoffact label, includes 42 tracks across 4 CDs, featuring 26 previously unreleased digital...
