Kommando XY - Welcome to Gestrikland

2009-08-19 / mashenah / Reads: 4628

With their debut album ‘Welcome to Gestrikland’, Kommando XY absolutely stands in the tradition of great Swedish EBM bands such as Pouppee Fabrikk, Spetsnaz or Scapa Flow. ‘Gestrikland’ is the name of a region in Eastern Sweden. It is home to the two members of Kommando XY as well as...

Koban - Vide

2015-02-08 / carpenterk / Reads: 3172

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: 4940

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: 5324

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: 2139

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: 1552

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...