Albums That Made Our 2018 Brighter
We listened to a lot of diverse music last year and picked some of the records, which resonated most throughout 2018 and were not widely covered.
S13 / Critical listening
Reviews
Records and live performances considered through close listening and independent criticism.
Reviews archive
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Puce Mary — The Drought
On The Drought for PAN, Copenhagen sound artist Puce Mary brings passion, aggression and lyricism into one noisy experiment.
Varg Live at Skaņu Mežs 2017
Premiere of a lush and intimate live set by Swedish producer Varg, recorded at the White Night event of the Latvian Skaņu Mežs festival in September 2017.
Various Artists — LI$013
LI$013 compilation from the Croatian low income $quad offers a rare insight into the realm of young ex-Yugoslavian ambient, noise, and experimental artists.
Ancient Methods — The Jericho Records
Ancient Methods’ first LP combines the arcane, the mystic, and the industrial, resulting in a diverse, powerful and striking work of art.
Fume — Luminance
An exclusive stream of Luminance LP on Suru Records by the upcoming Lithuanian artist Fume who makes in-depth murky beats and dark organic soundstreams.
Katharsis 2018 Reviewed
Reaktor’s Katharsis 2018 hosted a clash of different approaches to extreme music, from dark industrial and techno to bold sonic explorations.
Berlin Atonal 2018 In Review
From the bright brilliance of Klara Lewis to the punkish synth expressiveness of group A, Berlin Atonal 2018 was a diverse, adventurous, yet coherent experience.
A L’ARME 2018 Festival Reviewed
Berlin’s A L’ARME festival gave sonic adventures ranging from the alien playfulness of Maja S.K. Ratkje to the empowering world jazz of Laurie Anderson’s band.
Katharsis Festival Previewed
For its fourth edition, Katharsis brings an eclectic and exciting line up full of old favorites and some unexpected choices.
Brief Guide to Berlin Atonal 2018
Berlin Atonal 2018 surprises with an adventurous and exciting lineup, full of diverse genres ranging from adventurous new age to industrial.
Franz Rosati — Nulltelékheia
Franz Rosati's latest EP on Holotone is a challenging exercise in industrial and noise - utterly alien, gargantuan, and epic.