La Santé - Poulave

2012-06-23 / honorata / Reads: 4618

I’ve heard about La Sante at the very beginning of march. It is another editorial company from Halotan Records that promotes polish dark independent stage projects. I listened to one recommended by ‘sneak preview’ plant and… I fouled up. I’ve always been keen on electronic music but ‘Poulave’ is known...

Antarktida - Homage to Antarctic and Freedom

2012-06-21 / fiuri / Reads: 1881

Psycho-folk singer, noisy-metal musician, and a veteran of the Latvian electronic scene. The guys get together, aren't they?. The result? Antarktida is a industrial-ambient　project　with light trace of noise and　fragments of vocals (read　"frenzied howling"). There is no secret that in the long run, the music on 'Homage... ' has not thrilled...

Mono Inc. - After The War

2012-06-18 / Closter / Reads: 4644

There is no need to introduce Mono Inc. to independent German goth rock scene enthusiasts. The band was formed after a few other groups had broken up and it decided not to succumb to any mighty record labels’ pressures. They give us the new quality and a breath of novelty,...

Porn - A Decade In Glitter And Danger

2012-06-14 / A.k.Bizarre / Reads: 3477

The beginnings of the band date back to 1999, when psychology and sociology student in Grenoble – Philippe D. – decided to form a band. The name ‘Porn’ refers not only to the physical dimension of sexuality, but also to the will to live, to the human nature and the...

Sutcliffe Jugend - Blue Rabbit

2012-06-12 / fiuri / Reads: 1822

There are times when all those who constantly seek out new musical experiences encounter tunes, which are not only difficult to categorise, but also leave its tainted mark on the listener, who after the last track has ended wishes he or she had never reached for this particular project or...

AlterRed - DollsTown

2012-06-10 / savetier / Reads: 2641

Before I got this album to review, I have to admit that I never heard of AlterRed to this time. With their latest release 'DollsTown' I realized soon that I had a real gem in my hands. The album has influences from cabaret, future pop and darkwave, while a synthpop...