Synth pioneer Howard Jones launched the multi-media project ENGAGE in 2015, and now he has released the third electronic album from the series, DIALOGUE. Thematically, the album focuses on the importance of communication, and being in lockdown afforded Jones the ability to be more experimental on the musical side. Longtime collaborator Robbie Bronniman once again … Read more
Imaad Wasif had planned on making his sixth solo album in an abandoned mansion but wasn’t happy with the results from the initial sessions. Then lockdown hit and forced him to continue recording it in isolation. Working remotely with producer and long-time collaborator Bobb Bruno of Best Coast, Wasif found himself inspired to write on … Read more
Running Kitten Robot Studios, Paul Roessler has been busy serving as the producer/engineer for Kitten Robot Records releases from Josie Cotton, Eddie Spaghetti & Frank Meyer, Hayley and the Crushers, Tombstones In Their Eyes, and CrowJane. He continues to write and record his own music whenever the studio is free, and recently put out a … Read more
Straight Razor is a dark electronic project from Omar Doom, who is also known for his acting work in films such as Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. Musical since childhood, Doom played in metal bands during high school and later gravitated towards industrial and electronic styles. He was part of a duo called Doomington with DJ … Read more
Consisting of the husband and wife team of Allan and Barb Vest, doubleVee is back with their second album, Treat Her Strangely. They strived for a more organic sound this time around by enlisting outside musicians to perform parts initially composed with samples. The album’s nine tracks showcase a unique style that perfectly blend timeless, … Read more
Having previously focused on composition, sound design, and production for others, UK-based David Lawrie has turned his attention to his own musical project, The Royal Ritual. Martyrs, the recently released debut from The Royal Ritual, presents a dark electronic/industrial sound that also has strong melodic elements and integrates traditional world instruments. In an email interview, … Read more
With her solo electronic project Rare DM, Erin Hoagg leans towards the sounds of vintage analog synths but uses them in a thoroughly modern way. The Brooklyn-based singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist has worked hard to tame the gear into a workflow suited to her creative process and musical background. The result is a dark, moody sound with intricate … Read more
In the early ‘80s, ABC was part of a wave of British bands who pushed music in new directions while taking full advantage of the video revolution. They evolved out of the experimental electronic trio Vice Versa, adding funk, soul, and lush orchestrations to craft the sound of their hugely successful debut as ABC, The … Read more
Earlier this year, the long-running dark wave band The Birthday Massacre released their ninth album, Fascination. Produced by the band and mixed with the help of frequent collaborator Dave “Rave” Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy), Fascination brings together haunting vocals and dark atmospheric sounds, with sweeping arrangements and strong melodic hooks. A long-delayed U.S. tour followed the … Read more
In 2020, Norwegian electronic/rock group Datarock planned to be out performing in celebration of 20 years as a band and the 15th anniversary of their debut album (Datarock Datarock). But with Covid-19 shutting down live music, lead vocalist Fredrik Saroea opted to record a solo album, Rona Diaries, released last year. Now Saroea is back … Read more