Koban - Vide

2015-02-08 / carpenterk / Reads: 3279

In August 2014 duo Koban originating from Vancouver in Canada added the fourth release to their achievements. Vinyl called "Vide" contains six songs in the post-punk style with elements of minimal/synth wave. Songs are performed both in English and French. The songs are based on the same scheme - minimalism,...

KMFDM - WTF?!

2011-11-07 / fiuri / Reads: 5097

In 2000 a record by MDFMK, a project that was merely an averagely-camouflaged KMFDM, saw the light of day. The album was permeated with all the best KMFDM has to offer, that is a truly atmospheric industrial rock. Later, it was even better (along with a come back to the...

KMFDM - Kunst

2013-04-22 / fiuri / Reads: 5525

The latest LP from KMFDM has a familiar beginning, to say the least. The first track ‘Kunst’ is an amalgamation of elements known from the previous albums, the apex of which are the lyrics being mostly based on the titles of band’s past tunes. What does this odd recycling action...

Klonavenus - The Loser

2010-11-12 / Janet_traumfrau / Reads: 2238

Despite the fact "The Loser" is just a second album of Klonavenus, one can already clearly hear their distinctive sound. After listening to the title track, opening the album, I could not resist comparing the band to my mate’s favorite saying: "the taste of the 80ies". Indeed, there is something...

KITE ft Henric de la Cour and Anna von Hausswolff - Losing

2024-04-19 / khocico / Reads: 1704

From the very first chord, KITE captured my heart—its allure was immediate and profound, a rare enchantment that lingers. Niklas' voice dives deep into the soul, striking with unbridled emotional ferocity. It is dramatic, yet exquisitely beautiful, resonating with a poetic grace that is utterly irresistible. Each note he sings...

KITE - VII

2024-08-14 / khocico / Reads: 1183

Kite's 'VII' serves as a remarkable compilation that brings together seven 7" singles, now remastered, with the original full-length mixes presented on vinyl for the first time. Since their emergence on the Scandinavian synth-pop scene over a decade and a half ago, Nicklas Stenemo and Christian Hutchinson Berg, the duo...