Another day, another lockdown record…inevitably we have been receiving and hearing a number of releases which since March 2020 which
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Tag: conceptual
The Headless Terror: a stunning vision of darkness, ghosts and terror in raw BM influenced by Japanese culture
Nukekubi, The Headless Terror, France, Ungaikyo Prod., UnP-05 limited edition cassette (2021) Even by French underground metal standards, this demo
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Single Quote, Single String
German conceptualist Stefan Römer last surfaced here with the 2019 LP Deconceptual Voicings which he made with Marc Matter, a
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A Secret Shared / Drops of Love
Two more records from the Japanese art label Immeasurable based in Osaka and run by Hideaki Okamura. He sent us
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Omniverse: an epic sonic ride into a retro-futuristic neofascist dystopia
Xordox, Omniverse, Austria, Editions Mego, EMEGO 283 CD / vinyl LP (2021) I remember Jim Thirlwell fairly well, having heard
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Ataraxia: atmospheric black metal promising serenity and calm with radiant and lively music
Autumn Nostalgie, Ataraxia, Slovakia, self-released CD digipak / cassette (2021) // Germany, Northern Silence Productions, NSP225 CD digipak / cassette
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Shock Waves / Sleep Images / Water Sports
Austrian violinist Mia Zabelka is a dazzling solo performer, but she has been noted over the years for her unexpected
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The Procession: scrolling through a raw and savage Middle Eastern / BM fusion treatment of Ancient Egyptian mythology
Lycopolis, The Procession, Sweden, Azure Graal, AG16 cassette (2021) / United States, Snow Wolf Records, SW-022, CD limited edition /
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Zwart Vierkant: arty blasting BM / jazz / progressive rock fusion appealing to the head but not the heart
Grey Aura, Zwart Vierkant, United Kingdom, Onism Productions, ONISM006 CD digipak limited edition / vinyl limited edition (2021) A tough
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Ocean Colour Scene
Impressive group improv from four Swiss players on their Altbüron (WIDE EAR RECORDS WER049) record…the team of Urs Leimgrer, Omri
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