Aaron Van Wonterghem - Super Nova

2024-03-01 / khocico / Reads: 925

Eric Van Wonterghem requires no introduction; this towering figure, renowned not only for his work with Monolith but also for his collaborations with Dirk Ivens in Absolute Body Control, Sonar, and Insekt, is a sonic force of nature capable of shaking any concert hall to its core. However, it's worth...

Isaac Howlett [Empathy Test] - House of Cards

2024-02-28 / khocico / Reads: 456

Isaac Howlett, the mastermind behind Empathy Test, also known for his collaborations, such as with Daniel Graves, has decided to release something exclusively his own. Having known him for a while, this guy has always been bursting with ideas, exuding contagious energy, and displaying inexhaustible creativity. He's the type who...

Catjar/Henn - The Last Beat Of My Heart

2024-02-27 / khocico / Reads: 580

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: 436

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: 442

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: 485

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,...