TO AVOID - All Gods Are Gone

2024-10-02 / khocico / Reads: 873

Berlin-based TO AVOID has been redefining the dark electro scene since their formation in 2000, blending late '80s EBM with '90s melodic dark electro, and adding a modern, genre-crossing twist. Their live performances are electric—having seen them at the NCN Festival, I can confirm their stage presence channels the raw,...

POTOCHKINE - BI

2024-09-29 / khocico / Reads: 686

Potochkine has emerged as a definitive force in electronic music, consistently redefining what it means to push creative limits. Their seamless fusion of propulsive, high-octane beats and vocals that evoke both intensity and allure positions them in a league of their own. Their latest single, "BI," which debuted on 27th...

Rue Oberkampf - Soror Aeterna

2024-09-25 / khocico / Reads: 830

Rue Oberkampf have once again delivered an astonishing dive into the depths of dark, enigmatic, and fiercely vibrant electronic soundscapes. The Munich-based trio, known for their minimalist yet emotionally charged music, continue to carve their distinct path with their latest releases, including the recent "I Won't Surrender," which debuted on...

Haujobb - The Machine in the Ghost

2024-09-20 / khocico / Reads: 916

Haujobb’s "The Machine in the Ghost", slated for release on September 20, 2024, marks a striking evolution in the duo’s already impressive legacy. Known for their refusal to tread familiar ground, Daniel Myer and Dejan Samardzic once again craft an album that defies the boundaries of electro-industrial music, blending the...

Propaganda – “Propaganda”

2024-09-18 / khocico / Reads: 615

Forty years after their groundbreaking debut, Propaganda returns with "Propaganda", an album that both echoes the band’s pioneering past and charts bold new territory. This self-titled release is a striking synthesis of their dark, art-synth roots, crafted by founding members Ralf Dörper and Michael Mertens. The album draws on the...

Abu Nein – Dark Faith

2024-09-16 / khocico / Reads: 993

Swedish darkwave/post-punk act Abu Nein returns with "Dark Faith", a haunting piece of art that envelops listeners in delicate, yet profound soundscapes. A follow-up to "Secular Psalms" and "II", "Dark Faith" elevates their signature style to new heights, combining ethereal beauty with an unsettling depth. Each track on the album...