If you’re familiar with the past and present state of electro-industrial then you’ll be familiar with all the cliches and tropes that come along with it. The Mask of Sanity’s debut album Sickness, Thy Name is Human doesn’t do much to shatter those stereotypes or to push the boundaries of … Continue reading
During the 1980s, in the wake of The Road Warrior, there was a slew of post-apocalyptic films being made. Most of these (Steel Dawn I’m looking at you) are totally lacking in execution and/or substance, but one of the few that stands out is The Blood of Heroes (aka Salute … Continue reading
For those unprepared for what they may be getting themselves into, I’ll start off with this press release: The fourth release from 2-piece improv sonic terrorists HALO takes their bastard mix of noisecore sludge and abrasive power electronics to new depths. HALO deconstructs the sad carcass of Heavy Music with … Continue reading
Conan have done it again! Two years after their debut Horseback Battle Hammer [review], and only one year since their split with Slomatics, Conan have returned with a six-song pummeling that leaves any remaining detractors trembling with fear and begging for mercy. But no quarter will be granted by these … Continue reading
Well, I must confess, double-platinum Grammy winning pop isn’t typically the type of thing I consider edgy, relevant, subversive, or underground enough to review, but something about young Ms. Elly Jackson has severely captured my interest. This red-haired androgynous shining star of electro-pop has drawn me into her lovesick moody … Continue reading
