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DC’s Amulet Unveil Dark Vampiric Rock with “House of Black + White”

Welcome to the house of black and white it’s time for change A hundred million voices drowning out the flames Washington, DC’s Amulet is bringing high-energy alt-rock with a new…

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Atmospheric Post-Punk Americana in Mihi Nihil’s Self Titled Debut

Out today—Los Angeles band Mihi Nihil’s eponymous debut album (Flora Toro Records) touts a hypnotic, melodic sound steeped in atmospheric post-punk and rock. Comprised of Mihi Vox (vocals), Benjamin Montoya…

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Track by Track: Italian Darkwave Act Venus in Disgrace’s “Dancefloor Nostalgia”

Born in Rome in the second half of the 90s, Venus in Disgrace is a project from music critic Fabio Babini and death metal/grindcore veteran Max Varani. Influenced by electronic…

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Brighton-based Ink Project’s “Rhythm Spirit” Weaves a Dreamy Trip Hop, Global Music, and Goth Narrative

Ink Project is Brighton-based producer Jez Lloyd’s collaborative work with various vocalists such as Calypso Rose’s Coreysan, Tricky/Yello/Skepta vocalist Fifi Rong, as well as Yazmyn Hendrix, and Melanie Dymond. Together…

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Synth-pop Duo Same Eyes Debut Album “Parties To End”

Michigan’s Same Eyes brings an unheard approach to modern soft-focus synth-pop that is equally emotional and danceable. This is encapsulated and exemplified in their debut full-length Parties To End, out 22…

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Synths, Sorrow, and Reverb in Australian Post-Punk Act Static’s “When I’m Falling”

“Drown your sorrows in reverb.” Melbourne’s Joseph Ling needed a change. After spending years fronting punk and grunge bands, the synthesizer began calling for his attention, and he changed gears.…

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Luz Futuro’s ‘Falsos Techos’ EP is Devoted to Dreams

Sueños. Dreams. Luz Futuro’s music is not quite of this earth. “I often use images that I remember from dreams and past experiences a lot. There are moments that I…

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DC’s Amulet Unveil Dark Vampiric Rock with “House of Black + White”

Atmospheric Post-Punk Americana in Mihi Nihil’s Self Titled Debut

Track by Track: Italian Darkwave Act Venus in Disgrace’s “Dancefloor Nostalgia”

Brighton-based Ink Project’s “Rhythm Spirit” Weaves a Dreamy Trip Hop, Global Music, and Goth Narrative

Synth-pop Duo Same Eyes Debut Album “Parties To End”

Synths, Sorrow, and Reverb in Australian Post-Punk Act Static’s “When I’m Falling”

Luz Futuro’s ‘Falsos Techos’ EP is Devoted to Dreams

German Post-Punk Project Vlimmer Bookends Personal Metamorphosis With XIIIIIIII

Dark electronic trio MATTE BLVCK Release “I’m Waving, Not Drowning”

Electro-Wave Artist Chris Shape’s “Shaped to Deform”