GEttNER - [ i N t R o V e R t ]

2024-06-04 / khocico / Reads: 1248

Upon delving into this album, I am confronted with the intricate task of accurately conveying its depth and complexity. After an initial listen, I feel compelled to reserve final judgment until I have thoroughly immersed myself in its multifaceted layers. Instrumental pieces often pose a unique test, as I evaluate...

Akalotz - Angry Body Machine

2024-06-05 / khocico / Reads: 1290

Akalotz is a German band formed in 2007, known for their fusion of concentrated, hard EBM beats with melodic dark electro. Their lyrics delve into the depths of human experience, exploring complex themes with a raw intensity. The band is fronted by Thorsten, whose energetic vocals drive their sound, while...

IAMX - Neurosymphony

2024-06-06 / khocico / Reads: 1197

"Sometimes my heart gets so wild I want to rip it out," sings Chris Corner, heralding his return with unparalleled style. Though 'Fault Lines²' is set for release on August 30, 2024, we can already savor "Neurosymphony," the album's debut single. In this track, Corner revisits his hallmark blend of...

CZARINA - "Ghost Machine"

2024-06-07 / khocico / Reads: 1544

CZARINA, a New Yorker and Progressive Darkwave and Dark Ethereal artist based in Galicia, Spain, will releaseda new dystopian-themed track titled "Ghost Machine" through darkTunes Music Group on 24th June. Inspired by the cyberpunk anime "Ghost In The Shell" and the manga "Battle Angel Alita," the song tackles themes...

Kalte Nacht - U R G E

2024-06-07 / khocico / Reads: 1338

Work on "URGE" lasted two years, resulting in a stylistically and sonically refined explosion of synesthetic experiences from the duo Nikos Konstantinidis and Myrto Stylou from Kalte Nacht. The eight tracks encapsulate key internal moments of this profound journey, using music to convey how these experiences were truly felt, heard,...

Diamanda Gal​á​s - In Concert

2024-06-15 / khocico / Reads: 844

Diamanda Galás "In Concert" is an intense, emotional journey. With only a piano and her extraordinary voice, Galás strips away the layers of time, tradition, and stylistic conventions to reveal the raw human emotion at the heart of each song. The album explores a wide range of genres, including rembetika,...