Quick #NewMusicFriday roundup for October 26th, 2018, most of which seems to be very “postpunk”. Lycia, “In Flickers” Legendary darkwave band, fellow Arizona desert dwellers, that I normally associate with the cold, dark and wet climate of the American Rust Belt where I used to live releases a highly touching album that actually works for … Read more
“Close,” by Mark Wardale (aka Rowboat) carries us on a dramatic journey overseeing a frozen paradise. With the first track, “Byrja,” we begin by taking our first careful steps upon stairs of piano keys, then climb violin strings to board our horned ship of brass. While riding the skies upon, “Veðráttufarsríma,” we hear our guide … Read more
KEYGEN CHURCH KEYGEN CHURCH is a side project from synth-metal sorcerer MASTER BOOT RECORD. This album shifts from the heavy synth work to pianos and organs and it seriously evokes the mood of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, for those of you who remember that amazing game on the original PlayStation. Get it on Bandcamp … Read more
Welcome to the Bottle Imp New Music round up for July, 2018. Not everything I highlight was released this month, this is more of a reflection of things I discovered and want to share, though a lot of it will have been released recently.. ohGr, “Tricks” Ogre from Skinny Puppy fame releases new album with … Read more