Having released the single Trans / Monika in Scherben late last year, the German band Gewalt has now put out their second full-length album, Doppeldenk. Drawing from industrial, post-punk, new wave, and German Wut Wave, Gewalt maintains their unique style while constantly pushing their sound in creative directions. It’s a flawless combination of raw intensity … Read more
Comprised of singer/songwriter Ann and producer Alexander, Close to Monday is a European dark wave/synth-pop duo whose sound echoes electronic music of the past while also feeling distinctively modern. While they have a cohesive style, their work is extremely varied, with no two tracks ever sounding alike. Their deeply atmospheric sound blends icy synths and … Read more
On his new solo album, Dance Hall Putsch, En Esch continues to create hard, highly danceable electronic music that incorporates a variety of different styles. The album includes many collaborations, with the opening track, “Get Lost”, featuring Vas Kallas of Hanzel und Gretyl. En Esch first gained recognition as a member of KMFDM from 1985 … Read more
Alison Moyet is celebrating 40 years as a solo artist with Key, a collection of 16 re-worked songs and two new tracks. The material spans her 1984 solo debut Alf through her 2013 release The Minutes, only omitting her most recent 2017 album Other and her 2004 covers album Voice as sources of material. Working … Read more
Pioneering and prolific Vancouver-based industrial-electronic musician Bill Leeb has released music with so many projects that it’s difficult to keep track, but Model Kollapse marks his debut as a solo artist. Exploring the intricacies of artificial intelligence and the survival of humanity, the album features contributions from Mimi Page, Jason Corbett (Actors) and Shannon Hemmett … Read more
With their latest album, Resolution Of Happiness, Astari Nite open up their sound, moving in a brighter, more vibrant direction heavily influenced by the nineties. They haven’t abandoned the atmospheric gothic style of their past releases but have instead allowed the varied influences of the band members to seep in. The result is an album … Read more
For Murals For Immersion, the sixth ambient album released under his own name, Kenneth James Gibson teamed up with saxophonist Paul Carman for a very non-traditional collaboration. The music is driven by the saxophone, and while some parts are recognizable as such, much of Carman’s playing gets and sculpted into an otherworldly sound. Over a … Read more
As Karen Haglof prepared to follow up her 2019 album Tobiano, the world came to a halt, forcing her to pause and re-evaluate her creative process. Studios were closed, and the usual channels for collaboration disrupted. It forced her to embark on a journey of experimentation, incorporating loops, found sounds, and a more collaborative approach … Read more
When Midge Ure has toured America in recent years, it’s usually been completely solo. With just his guitar, he impressed audiences with re-workings of Ultravox classics like “Vienna” and “Reap the Wild Wind,” Visage’s “Fade to Grey,” and his solo material. But this summer, he’ll be embarking on a ‘Band in a Box’ tour with … Read more
Raw Blood Singing, the latest release from Insect Ark, features a new lineup and explorations into new musical directions. Initially, the solo project of Dana Schechter (Bee and Flower, Angels of Light, Swans), Insect Ark is now a duo comprised of Schechter and percussionist Tim Wyskida (Khanate). The music is bleak, but with a sweeping, … Read more