Alles - NOW

2024-10-11 / khocico / Reads: 839

"NOW", the latest album from the Łódź-based duo Alles, strikes a chord with its blend of cold-wave, electronic beats, and dark humor, offering a sardonic take on the chaos of contemporary life. Formed in 2014, the band, composed of Paweł Strzelec and Marcin Regucki, has made a name for itself...

CZARINA - Empire

2024-10-20 / khocico / Reads: 832

Czarina’s mesmerizing vocals struck me even before our interview at Castle Party. Her voice, an entrancing mix of song, prayer, and spell, reveals the powerful beauty the human voice can achieve. "Empire"—set for release on November 1, 2024, by darkTunes Music Group—brings together darkwave, ethereal synthpop, and progressive rock in...

AURSJOEN - Strand

2024-10-21 / khocico / Reads: 661

The debut EP "Strand" from AURSJOEN, set for release on November 15, 2024, via Stratis Capta Records, is a stunning blend of ethereal soundscapes and haunting vocals that dive deep into emotional complexity. Fronted by the enigmatic Ria Aursjoen, known for her work with Octavian Winters, this project showcases her...

Rue Oberkampf - Allein

2024-10-21 / khocico / Reads: 513

Rue Oberkampf’s music pulses with the raw, existential energy of the underground—each note a meditation on the tensions between the tangible and the ethereal, the urban and the intimate. Julia de Jouy’s voice acts as a guide through this duality, blending grit with a haunting vulnerability. In their latest release,...

Emmon & Majestoluxe - Blood on the Ceiling

2024-10-23 / khocico / Reads: 874

When two artists collide—both known for their dark, distinctive visions and their unconventional sonic adventures—you know something special is bound to happen. The latest collaboration between Emmon (Emma Nylén and Jimmy Monell) and Majestoluxe takes that idea and cranks it up to eleven, creating a masterpiece that’s an unexpected yet...

Les Berrtas - Geistertanz

2024-10-31 / khocico / Reads: 566

Just in time for Halloween, Les Berrtas drops "Geistertanz", a track as haunting as it is hypnotic. Known for their distinct "Splatter-Pop" style, this German duo has built their name on a dark-electro sound that’s straightforward yet unyieldingly atmospheric. Returning after their notable "Knochenschäler" and 2021’s "Serrapolis", "Geistertanz" maintains their...