Arbre, V, France, Distant Voices, DV060 limited edition cassette (2021) French black metal act Arbre – in English, “Tree” –
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La Nueit Escura: raw BM work with 1980s punk influences is definitely dark and obscured in parts
Arzacq, La Nueit Escura, Canada, Tour De Garde, TDG2021 cassette (2021) Based in France’s historic southwest Gascony province, the history
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Stoic: a powerful blackened death doom sludge fusion message on staying true to our values and directions in the midst of uncertainty
Crust, Stoic, Russia, [Addicted Label / No Name], catalogue no 752 CD (2021) / Russia, Slowsnow Records, cassette (2021) Just
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Sylva Sylvarum: a spellbinding work of otherworldly soundscapes describing fantastical locations and utopian societies
Ora Clementi, Sylva Sylvarum, Australia, Black Truffle Records, BT077 vinyl 2 x LP (2021) Hands up who stopped by Black
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La Mode: formal classical piano meets electronics in a commentary on global fashion industry
Tomoko Mukaiyama and Yannis Kyriakides, La Mode, Netherlands, Tomoko Mukaiyama Foundation, TOMOKO 005 CD (2021) Originally a concert installation work
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Dog Mountain: a sparse, minimalist album commenting on borders, boundaries and divisions
Laurin Huber, Dog Mountain, Switzerland, Hallow Ground, vinyl LP (2021) With a name like “Dog Mountain” and a photo of
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First Man in the Moon: a wondrous work of guitar drone, double cello rumble and space ambient electronics
Norman Westberg & Jacek Mazurkiewicz, First Man in the Moon, Switzerland, Hallow Ground, vinyl LP (2021) I really wasn’t sure
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Sentence: more like a full-blown tome of thrashy punk melodic black metal aggression
Au-Delà, Sentence, France, Epictural Productions, ADS2021 CD (2021) “Sentence”? This debut album from French black metallers Au-Delà perhaps deserves the
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Last Afternoon: a punchy album of orchestral / computer mini-soundtrack music
Takuma Watanabe, Last Afternoon, United Kingdom, Constructive, CN01 CD / vinyl LP (2021) Looking online for information about Takuma Watanabe,
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A Necessary Softness: paying respect to places, experiences and memories in a low-key way that generates surprise results
Alexandra Spence, A Necessary Softness, Australia, Room40, RM4133 cassette / CDR (2021) Inspired by her travels, performances and residencies in
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