An eighties echo, but amplified, streamlined, and anthemic. Think cruise control on a Summer-burnt Autobahn, joyously windswept at redline. An oddly cathartic church bell drives an ocean of emotions to a pinnacle of exaltation under far-too-convenient foot-pedal control. “I took my medicine The voices won’t stop My shadow’s caving in My feet won’t walk” Originating as John Kunkel’s dorm room imaginings after … Continue reading The New Division ~ Modus [2⊘2⊘]
With a menacing growl, the storm-grey curtain begins its slow descent. A once flourishing dream, draped over our sun’s bright and mighty entrance allows a mere smattering of rays to embrace glass. Glimmers of hope illuminate the shattered remains of a now haunted, once-spirited war zone. “Why does this feel? Like a dream. A third, second chance. Just doesn’t seem real” This is bdrmm (stylistically), four Hull English lads and … Continue reading bdrmm – Pulling Stitches [2⊘23]
Speak of the devil, and the devil appears… As a long-time fan of Depeche Mode, I must admit some trepidation with their latest release Memento Mori, appropriately “an artistic or symbolic trope acting as a reminder of the inevitability of death.” Yet with apparent re-listenings, I once again begin to fall in love with their unique energy born of an … Continue reading Depeche Mode ~ Before We Drown [2⊘23]
Lovely statuesque Caitlin Stokes, lead singer of previously featured band Corlyx, remarked on the number of bands that successfully mimic other extremely popular bands, and it is difficult to argue with her pedigree. Likewise, it is impossible to argue as far as Depeche Mode is concerned. Bands such as Camouflage, Cause & Effect, Mesh, and M.I.N.E. have built extensive audiences by mining that same “fast-fashion” … Continue reading IżoL ~ A Lonely House [2⊘2⊘]
Previously featured Bootblacks song “Birds” is in stark contrast to newly released “Wilderness“. Wtih “Birds” being a cryptic, wildly deep dive into gothic jazz fusion, while “Wilderness” instead builds on a concrete base of Miami Vice synthwave, overlaid sparkly driven guitars in retro rapturous delight. “In this life, we’re not alone You’re the only one I’ve ever … Continue reading Bootblacks ~ Wilderness [2⊘24]
