TO AVOID - All Gods Are Gone

2024-10-02 / khocico / Reads: 966

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,...

Hørd - Spiders

2024-10-05 / khocico / Reads: 706

Hørd, the sonic project of French videographer, singer, and electronic alchemist Sébastien Carl, pulls you into a universe that feels part movie, part fever dream. His background in visual arts seeps into his music, crafting soundscapes that are as immersive as they are haunting. With layers of icy synths, ghostly...

Pharmakon- Maggot Mass

2024-10-05 / khocico / Reads: 894

Pharmakon’s "Maggot Mass", the fifth full-length album by Margaret Chardiet, opens in an unexpected yet deeply unsettling way: the quiet crunch of footsteps, the persistent buzzing of flies, instantly conjuring the image of approaching a decaying body. This immersive, disorienting introduction sets the stage for the sonic journey to follow....

NECRØ - Our Exile

2024-10-06 / khocico / Reads: 810

NECRØ's latest release, "Our Exile", offers a dynamic juxtaposition between its energetic, danceable rhythms and the profound, introspective themes it explores lyrically. From the very first beat, the track pulses with a vibrant energy that’s undeniably catchy—perfect for the dancefloor—but its underlying message is anything but light. The duality between...

Aesthetic Perfection - Self Inflicted

2024-10-08 / khocico / Reads: 727

Aesthetic Perfection's new track, "Self-Inflicted", is a haunting and visceral dive into the darker aspects of self-destruction and personal torment. Daniel Graves has long been known for his ability to merge harsh industrial soundscapes with deeply introspective lyrics, and this song is no exception. The video adds a layer of...

Agonised Too - Autumn Leaves

2024-10-10 / khocico / Reads: 836

Agonised Too’s latest single, "Autumn Leaves," perfectly captures the bittersweet essence of the season. The track is a melancholic yet dynamic blend of synth-pop, energizing electronics, and expressive vocals, showcasing the band's knack for weaving sadness into melody with an almost effortless grace. The duo, Bartosz Hervy and Rafał Tomaszczuk,...