Hørd - Spiders

2024-10-05 / khocico / Reads: 646

Hørd, the sonic project of French videographer, singer, and electronic alchemist Sébastien Carl, pulls you into a universe that feels part movie, part fever dream. His background in visual arts seeps into his music, crafting soundscapes that are as immersive as they are haunting. With layers of icy synths, ghostly...

Pharmakon- Maggot Mass

2024-10-05 / khocico / Reads: 813

Pharmakon’s "Maggot Mass", the fifth full-length album by Margaret Chardiet, opens in an unexpected yet deeply unsettling way: the quiet crunch of footsteps, the persistent buzzing of flies, instantly conjuring the image of approaching a decaying body. This immersive, disorienting introduction sets the stage for the sonic journey to follow....

TO AVOID - All Gods Are Gone

2024-10-02 / khocico / Reads: 885

Berlin-based TO AVOID has been redefining the dark electro scene since their formation in 2000, blending late '80s EBM with '90s melodic dark electro, and adding a modern, genre-crossing twist. Their live performances are electric—having seen them at the NCN Festival, I can confirm their stage presence channels the raw,...

POTOCHKINE - BI

2024-09-29 / khocico / Reads: 697

Potochkine has emerged as a definitive force in electronic music, consistently redefining what it means to push creative limits. Their seamless fusion of propulsive, high-octane beats and vocals that evoke both intensity and allure positions them in a league of their own. Their latest single, "BI," which debuted on 27th...

Rue Oberkampf - Soror Aeterna

2024-09-25 / khocico / Reads: 836

Rue Oberkampf have once again delivered an astonishing dive into the depths of dark, enigmatic, and fiercely vibrant electronic soundscapes. The Munich-based trio, known for their minimalist yet emotionally charged music, continue to carve their distinct path with their latest releases, including the recent "I Won't Surrender," which debuted on...

Haujobb - The Machine in the Ghost

2024-09-20 / khocico / Reads: 927

Haujobb’s "The Machine in the Ghost", slated for release on September 20, 2024, marks a striking evolution in the duo’s already impressive legacy. Known for their refusal to tread familiar ground, Daniel Myer and Dejan Samardzic once again craft an album that defies the boundaries of electro-industrial music, blending the...