May 24, 2024 Your Community Hub by Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan (Review) Unsettling electronic music that explores the unrealized utopianism of post-WW2 British architecture and urban planning.
May 21, 2024 “June” by The Day A delightfully breezy slice of indie-pop perfect for these late spring days.
May 18, 2024 “Final Feather” by Unwed Sailor Johnathon Ford and Co. return with another slice of solid, un-pretentious post-rock.
May 17, 2024 Like Unto Lambs by Luxury (Review) The quintet return with yet another album of raucous, bracing, and poignant indie-rock.
May 7, 2024 Frostfall by Mountain Realm (Review) Inspired by classic/retro RPGs, Simon Heath’s dungeon synth is no less evocative than his work in Atrium Carceri and Sabled Sun.
Apr 26, 2024 The Blue Nile’s Albums Are Getting Limited Vinyl Represses The Scottish group’s music has received widespread acclaim for lush arrangements, soulful vocals, and heartfelt lyrics
Apr 6, 2024 “Heat Haze” by Pye Corner Audio Pye Corner Audio’s vintage synth arrangements make for a very haunting and beguiling experience.
Apr 5, 2024 “Antichrist” by The Amazing The latest from the Swedish quintet is filled with dreamily melancholy indie rock.
Apr 2, 2024 “Sing the Song” by The Rocky Valentines The apple doesn’t fall too far from the musical tree in this single from Charles Martin, son of Starflyer 59’s Jason Martin.
Mar 28, 2024 Stalker by Robert Rich and Lustmord (Review) Two icons in the ambient genre pay tribute to Andrei Tarkovsky’s philosophical 1979 sci-fi film.
Mar 27, 2024 No Songs Tomorrow Delves Into the History of Darkwave, Ethereal Rock, and Coldwave Featuring The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, and Lycia — to name just a few — this looks to be another definitive Cherry Red compilation.
Mar 26, 2024 Lost in Ohio to Reissue Love Spirals Downwards’ Flux on Vinyl With liner notes written by yours truly.
Mar 22, 2024 Cyclic Law to Reissue Desiderii Marginis’ Bathe In Black Light The dark ambient masterpiece will finally be available on CD and vinyl.
Mar 21, 2024 “Aoi Galasu Dama” by Yoshiko Sai A cinematic and otherworldly glimpse into the psychedelic soul and funk of 1970s Japan.
Mar 16, 2024 Raison d’être’s Enthralled by the Wind of Loneliness Gets Sublime The dark ambient classic gets updated with a new mix and unreleased material for its 30th anniversary.
Mar 15, 2024 “Resound” by The Foreign Resort The Danish trio return with a new love song in their trademark post-punk style.
Mar 14, 2024 “Voices on My Skin” by Maeror Tri Poland’s Zoharum label is reissuing a long out-of-print work from The German drone/industrial trio.
Mar 13, 2024 Rest in Peace, Michael Knott One of the most singular voices in indie/alternative Christian music leaves behind an unparalleled legacy.
Mar 11, 2024 Bandcamp Fridays Will Continue Throughout 2024 Launched during the pandemic, Bandcamp Fridays have become a lifeline for many artists.