Instant Lake – Dystodream

2024-03-11 / khocico / Reads: 431

I'm seldom inclined to delve into older releases, but I'll make an exception here. The Italian quartet Instant Lake has been active since 2015, and their music can be best described as an ephemeral blend of electronics, guitars, and atmospheric vocals. It's a fusion of rock and post-punk with an...

Data Void - Strategies of Dissent

2024-03-07 / khocico / Reads: 1591

"What's left unsaid means more than words." This succinctly captures the essence of an album that transcends mere verbal expression. It stimulates thought, evokes an abundance of emotions, and delivers an exceptional musical experience. Data Void has been teasing their forthcoming album "Strategies of Dissent" for weeks, generating anticipation by...

Ductape - Echo Drama

2024-03-05 / khocico / Reads: 755

It's surprising, but exactly yesterday, on a completely different occasion, I remembered this quote: "Life is an echo. What you send out, comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you." Today I finally sat down to listen to...

Data Void - So Alien

2024-03-02 / khocico / Reads: 780

Data Void, represented by James Mendez from Jihad and Don Gordon from Numb, ingeniously offers us glimpses of their upcoming album "Strategies of Dissent," set to release on March 8th. I've always admired Numb for its edgy imagination and eclecticism in "Blood Meridian," and Jihad for its sonic precision, emotions...

Statiqbloom - Kain

2024-03-02 / khocico / Reads: 535

Attention, alert level 100/100! Can you believe in love at first sound? Well, with Statiqbloom, it's not just a fleeting crush – it's a full-blown romance. As someone deeply influenced by the industrial greats, hearing Fade Kainer's work doesn't just make my heart skip a beat – it sets it...

Then Comes Silence - Ride or Die

2024-03-01 / khocico / Reads: 614

Then Comes Silence, a project I've cherished for years, has inked a deal with Metropolis Records, and their upcoming album "Trickery" is set to hit shelves on April 5. Today marks the release of the first single from this album, titled "Ride or Die." Right off the bat, you'll notice...