[haven] - The Last Breath of Lonely Buildings

2005-11-28 / Vesper / Reads: 14119

First things first - this is not a record you can listen to while doing other things. I think it's meant for listeners able to get away from the 'here and now' for a little over 40 minutes. Although the first track is definitely mechanical and traces of this trance-like...

Dope Stars Inc. - Neuromance

2005-11-28 / Antares / Reads: 9505

I like such debuts. Though the Italian band Dope Stars Inc. started its career with the EP, it's the new debut album “Neuromance” that should be treated as the first brave step towards fame. And I must admit that it's the step you would make wearing at least New Rocks...

Harvest Rain - Songs of Evening

2005-11-25 / Ravnen / Reads: 6175

I have never been a fan of Neofolk, even in its dark variant. Ordo Rosario Equilibrio, Sol Invictus and Death In June are well known. Their songs are peaceful, acoustic, with small electronica intrusions here and there. Such music can be heard in my speakers from time to time, so...

Blue Hand - Dark side of the loop

2005-11-25 / Antares / Reads: 7262

"Dark side of the loop" is a debut EP of the duet Blue Hand. The band resides in the little town near Suwałki - Dowspuda. At the very beginning it should be pointed that it's a unique and original project introducing new sound to the Polish alternative electronic music scene. The...

Brandkommando - Achtung, Achtung der Kommunismus Kommt

2005-11-21 / Ravnen / Reads: 6712

Polish BRANDKOMMANDO debuts with a limited release entitled "Achtung, Achtung der Kommunismus Kommt". The CD is published by Beast of Prey in a very professional manner. I always loved the art of totalitarianism, especially the Socialist Realism paintings, that's why I liked the front cover immediately. It is depicting a...

The Best Of polish Synth vol.1

2005-11-08 / Selene / Reads: 10939

The new compilation, which proves that Polish electro/synth scene isn't asleep, came out on our market. Released by Sequence Records , the compilation includes carefully chosen groups and artists of more or less known names who play synthpop music. You will find there i.a. Red Emprez, d’Archangel, NUN, Mind Forces,...