Catjar/Henn - The Last Beat Of My Heart

2024-02-27 / khocico / Reads: 828

Andreas Catjar is almost like a musical institution, having dedicated himself to creating music for theater, film, and dance theater since 2000. With collaborations including Abu Nein and Covenant, as well as past projects with Souls, Lovac, Down in June, and Brudjävlar, his extensive experience as a composer is undeniable....

KY - off my meds

2024-02-23 / khocico / Reads: 635

As Jean-Paul Sartre stated, "freedom is what we do with what is done to us." Each of us traverses challenging moments, and there's no merit in comparing whose traumas are weightier. It's our response to these trials that truly defines us. Some possess the fortitude to combat adversities head-on, while...

Skemer – Kiss Me Kill Me (Kontravoid Remix)/ Toasts & Sentiments

2024-02-22 / khocico / Reads: 694

The Belgian duo SKEMER caught my attention with Kontravoid's remix of "Kiss Me Kill Me." Please, let's steer clear of any associations with Bono; that's completely off track. Skemer, comprised of Kim Peers and Mathieu Vandekerckhove (from Amenra), has released some very intriguing albums, including 'Benevolence' from 2019 and their...

KITE - Glassy Eyes

2024-02-20 / khocico / Reads: 701

Only a select few possess the innate ability to shatter hearts through music. The mere sound of Nicklas Stenemo's voice sends a shiver down my spine, captivating me instantly. There exists within this music an immense emotional intensity — a palpable tension, a profound and piercing sorrow, an unwavering honesty,...

Black Nail Cabaret - Darkness is a Friend

2024-02-15 / khocico / Reads: 822

Today, yet another single by Black Nail Cabaret and its accompanying video from the album "Chrysanthemum," slated for release on March 1, 2024, have been unveiled. 'Darkness is a Friend' emerges as one of the most dynamically charged tracks on the album, brilliantly showcasing Emese Árvai-Illés's vocal prowess—sometimes subdued, at...

Vaselyne - Necromancer

2024-02-12 / khocico / Reads: 1101

While 'Necromancer' has been available for listening for some time, the video has only just been released. Vaselyne is a project that ambitiously blends poetic lyrics and melodies with harmonious, emotional tunes. A mesmerizing, profound, and deeply resonant original track features the amazing vocals of Frank Weyzig, who typically handles...