Empusae - Pilgrimage to Ganriki

2024-01-08 / khocico / Reads: 1559

Music is motion, a journey, a dialogue between the listener and the artist—a dynamic exchange of energy and an invitation to explore the inner world that the musician wishes to share. Often, it entails a journey to the thresholds of pain, where the creator ventures, and we, in turn, experience...

Aux Animaux - Body Horror

2024-01-07 / khocico / Reads: 1147

A sense of danger, accompanied by disturbing music and samples, sets the tone for Aux Animaux's new album, 'Body Horror.' The opening evokes a claustrophobic and even terrifying effect, which later transforms into a dark, ominous sound material. While the atmosphere becomes dynamic and catchy, it retains a nervous and...

KY- Demons

2023-12-28 / khocico / Reads: 707

Oh la la KY music,Your latest composition is an absolute delight. Its irresistibly catchy melody, dynamic rhythm, and the evocative vocals create an auditory experience that sends shivers down the spine. The warmth exuding from the sound is akin to the embrace of velvet, yet the lyrical depth cuts through...

KUNT - Sister of Night

2023-12-27 / khocico / Reads: 691

As the KUNT members describe their journey, they serendipitously crossed paths, embodying a striking contrast like Yin and Yang. Despite their differences, Rickard Rosendahl and Paula Lè Boss share an uncanny harmony, collaborating to craft a blend of punky electronic pop infused with elements of industrial and EBM. Today, they...

Black Nail Cabaret - Autogenic

2023-12-27 / khocico / Reads: 670

On the cover of the upcoming album by the Hungarian duo Black Nail Cabaret, we see a young girl adorned with chrysanthemums covering her mouth. The imagery evokes a myriad of associations, reminiscent of my experience participating in a session recreating posthumous portraits as a model. The first thing...

Health - Rat Wars

2023-12-08 / khocico / Reads: 1250

At that moment after work, when I finally have time to disconnect from my duties, and luckily, I don't have to do anything anymore, I put on my headphones and drift off. It's time for the new Health album, 'Rat Wars,' which was released on December 7, 2023, by Loma...