Rue Oberkampf - Soror Aeterna

2024-09-25 / khocico / Reads: 1151

Rue Oberkampf have once again delivered an astonishing dive into the depths of dark, enigmatic, and fiercely vibrant electronic soundscapes. The Munich-based trio, known for their minimalist yet emotionally charged music, continue to carve their distinct path with their latest releases, including the recent "I Won't Surrender," which debuted on...

Rue Oberkampf - Allein

2024-10-21 / khocico / Reads: 1009

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,...

RU.ARE - RU.ARE

2014-10-02 / Edge / Reads: 2971

Three years ago I was listening to this album soon after their debut. Now I have the pleasure of reviewing it for AlterNation. After those three years the record still enjoys my liking, and it is pretty rare for debuting bands, especially with my wavering tastes. RU.ARE is a continuation...

Rrupt - Traverser

2010-07-20 / Scather / Reads: 2483

My friend, who was once occupied with fishing in exotic waters, told me one day that you need to catch a few dozens of mussels to find one pearl inside them. "It’s exactly the same as in music" – I replied clinking glasses of tea with him:-) - "you must...

Rotersand - Welcome to Goodbye

2005-10-10 / Selene / Reads: 11562

I believe that after the previous CD “Truth Is Fanatic” (2003) no one expected that Rotersand's music will evolve so much. Although I'd had to wait for the release for two years I wasn't disappointed in the end; I'd even say that I was positively surprised. The essence of „Welcome...

Rotersand - War On Error

2011-06-29 / A.k.Bizarre / Reads: 4692

Works of Rottersand are defined as Industrial Pop, Future Pop or EBM. As a relatively young band, they quickly climbed up the ladder of popularity. Their singles have reached pretty high positions on the music charts, and the group shared the stage with the biggest bands. In September 2009, EP...