Fractal - Overload

2024-04-18 / khocico / Reads: 1426

"Overload" by Fractal marks an intriguing and successful foray into the realm of old-school EBM. Tomasz Lukowicz navigates electronic soundscapes with confidence, crafting expansive compositions energized by a vibrant, fresh beat. From the outset, this music grabbed my attention—'Reactor' being the first track I experienced. The album features a rich...

flint glass & ah cama-sotz - wakan tanka

2024-04-17 / khocico / Reads: 2076

"WAKAN TANKA" emerges as a profound musical collaboration between Herman Klapholz, known for his work as AH CAMA-SOTZ, and Gwenn Trémorin, the creative force behind FLINT GLASS. Both artists are renowned for their distinctive approaches to sound creation, with Klapholz acclaimed for his dark ambient and industrial soundscapes, and Trémorin...

Black Dahlia - Bodyguard

2024-04-15 / khocico / Reads: 1113

A musical epiphany struck this Monday, introducing a true revelation in the form of Black Dahlia's debut single, "Bodyguard," which was out on April 14. This track is nothing short of a knockout, masterfully weaving together a tapestry of art rock, avant-garde, and synth-pop. The vocals are a centerpiece, characterized...

Empusae - Onus

2024-04-04 / khocico / Reads: 1580

The most recent project by Empusae called "Onus" is a collaborative effort with Peter Bjärgö. This album is noted to be the second time these two artists have worked together, following their critically acclaimed album "Proslambanomenos." However, "Onus" represents a role reversal from their prior work; this time, it's Peter...

The KVB - Tremors

2024-04-04 / khocico / Reads: 1042

Formed in 2010 by Nicholas Wood, The KVB blend reverb-soaked shoegaze with minimalist electronic production, evolving their sound over the 2010s. Joined by Kat Day in 2011, their debut album "Always Then" in 2012 marked the beginning of a journey characterized by brittle beats and sonic blasts. With releases like...

Aesthetic Perfection - monochrome

2024-04-03 / khocico / Reads: 964

As the author describes the song himself: the text is about the author's lifelong struggle with understanding and experiencing emotions in the same way as their peers. From a young age, he felt distant from concepts like love and empathy, finding communication and emotional support challenging. This emotional disconnection led...