Psy’Aviah Introspection/Extrospection Alfa Matrix Do not let the name fool you – this album has nothing to do with exploring emotional depths and feelings… at least not when it comes to music. Belgian Electronic band Psy’Aviah has released a new [...]
The Break Up Synthesis Metropolis Records At some point of my life I used to think that Electronic music was dead. Back in time, at the dawn of the Electronic sound, the music had a purpose – to give freedom of expression to artists. But today, [...]
Erasure Be With You Single/Remixes Mute True to the Synthpop and New Wave sounds that Erasure fans are accustomed to, Be With You Single/Remixes, by duo Andy Bell and Vince Clarke, offers a nice variety of music for a remix album. The music has [...]
Salem I’m Still In the Night IAMSOUND Salem is not a band for the faint of heart. Witchhouse oddities, and an aesthetic infused with equal parts goth and haunting Pop, their eclectic blend of heavy Electronica, pounding bass sections and [...]
REM Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982-2011 Warner Bros. Records Let’s all take a moment to look back at the ‘90s. Twenty years, has it been that long? It may be about time to start reading the waves cast by that decade. One [...]
The Everybody Marooned / Demon Oar Dyspepsidisc This is technically catchy. Technically, in that The Everybody’s musical technique is notably developed, what with its syncopated rhythms and experimental nature, yet welcoming and captivating. And [...]
Chocolate Robots PiZzA fAcE Independent Close your eyes and sway. Simplistic and raw voices encumber summer youth. Even in the sullen songs, Chocolate Robots seem to have created a truly feel good album. With slightly cheesy (no pun intended) [...]
Encephalon The Transhuman Condition Artoffact Records/Dependent Records You might call it a combination of Club beats and Industrial music, Encephalon refers to their music as “Synthetic Anthems for the Permanently Numb.” The trio from Ottawa, [...]
LETTING THINGS GO A CONVERSATION WITH CHARLOTTE CORNFIELD After two well-received EPs, It’s Like That Here and Collage Light, Montreal’s Charlotte Cornfield has just released her debut full-length album, Two Horses. Inspired by the Folk-styling [...]
Slim Twig There’s A Secret to Your Pleasure Calico Corporation The ever-talented Slim Twig magicman has done it again with his release of an eerily catchy single. The two sided 7” takes the brooding yet homey feel of Johnny Cash and adds a [...]