Anima Mundi – Heretical

2025-01-26 / khocico / Reads: 826

With "Heretical, Roman "Ergo" Petro conjures an evocative world that feels as if it exists on the threshold between the sacred and the mechanical, the timeless and the ephemeral. A collection of unreleased material from the late 1990s, this album breathes life into sounds that have been hidden beneath layers...

JE T'AIME – Useless Boy

2025-01-26 / khocico / Reads: 847

Having first encountered JE T'AIME during their debut album era, I was immediately drawn to their electrifying live performances and unapologetic edge. Over time, their subsequent releases carried a provocative, almost defiant tone, as though daring their audience to keep pace with their evolution. Now, with Useless Boy, the Parisian...

Kite - Heartless Places (feat. Nina Persson)

2025-01-10 / khocico / Reads: 938

Swedish duo Kite, celebrated for their heart-wrenching anthems and raw emotional pull, take a different yet equally compelling path with their latest release, Heartless Places. Featuring the iconic Nina Persson (of The Cardigans), this track offers a moderated, refined exploration of electronic soundscapes—elegant, rhythmic, and captivating in its restraint. Released...

Dina Summer - Nothing to Hide

2025-01-09 / khocico / Reads: 775

Dina Summer’s "Nothing to Hide" is a shimmering blend of modern electronic beats and alluring vocals, evoking both nostalgia and a bold sense of the present. As a glimpse into their forthcoming album Girls Gang, this single encapsulates the trio's unique ability to bridge eras and styles, creating a sound...

Papillon de Nuit - Amber

2025-01-09 / khocico / Reads: 722

The song begins with keys that feel like whispers from another time—gentle, deliberate, and resonant. They open a door within, coaxing the listener to step into a world where sound becomes emotion, and emotion becomes memory. It’s an invitation not just to hear but to truly listen, to let the...

Alarmen & Spherical Disrupted – Aquila: A 20-Year Sonic Odyssey

2024-12-23 / khocico / Reads: 1013

Celebrating 20 years of the audiophob label, Aquila stands as a masterful split release from Alarmen and Spherical Disrupted, encapsulating decades of artistry, evolution, and collaboration. The title, inspired by the Aquila constellation and its connection to both ornithology and astronomy, reflects the personal passions of the label’s founders, Carsten...