Kalte Nacht - The Last Breath

2024-03-25 / khocico / Reads: 429

One of my beloved projects, Kalte Nacht, unveiled their latest composition, "The Last Breath," just last friday. A relentless, post-punk rhythm, interwoven with unease, hastiness, and a frenetic pace, mirrors a breath tainted with turmoil, indulging in its own fear yet pulsating with fervor, piercing sharpness, and predatory allure. Myrto's...

Actors- In Real Life

2024-03-25 / khocico / Reads: 555

ACTORS have long been renowned for their ability to craft heartfelt compositions imbued with soul and depth, all while maintaining musical richness and beauty. "In Real Life" is a prime example of such work, drawing listeners in effortlessly. Jason Corbett's vocals, more fragile and soft than usual, exude a lyrical...

Instant Lake – Dystodream

2024-03-11 / khocico / Reads: 321

I'm seldom inclined to delve into older releases, but I'll make an exception here. The Italian quartet Instant Lake has been active since 2015, and their music can be best described as an ephemeral blend of electronics, guitars, and atmospheric vocals. It's a fusion of rock and post-punk with an...

Data Void - Strategies of Dissent

2024-03-07 / khocico / Reads: 1455

"What's left unsaid means more than words." This succinctly captures the essence of an album that transcends mere verbal expression. It stimulates thought, evokes an abundance of emotions, and delivers an exceptional musical experience. Data Void has been teasing their forthcoming album "Strategies of Dissent" for weeks, generating anticipation by...

Ductape - Echo Drama

2024-03-05 / khocico / Reads: 591

It's surprising, but exactly yesterday, on a completely different occasion, I remembered this quote: "Life is an echo. What you send out, comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you." Today I finally sat down to listen to...

Data Void - So Alien

2024-03-02 / khocico / Reads: 642

Data Void, represented by James Mendez from Jihad and Don Gordon from Numb, ingeniously offers us glimpses of their upcoming album "Strategies of Dissent," set to release on March 8th. I've always admired Numb for its edgy imagination and eclecticism in "Blood Meridian," and Jihad for its sonic precision, emotions...