GR†LLGR†LL is back! Feels like a 2010 indie noise-folk. There's also a whole album on unreleased material on his Bandcamp, but will leave this one for another post in the future. Stream "Spoiled Boys..." here.
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Mutant Zones interview: Montoya
Montoya has been on my radar since 2022 and has appeared on the pages of this blog many times under various aliases. I've been a massive fan of his music since his first album "Paradise", so it's a privilege to chat with him about his beginnings, music, inspirations, and future plans. Definitely check out his socials - Bandcamp has a ton of stuff you can buy to support him directly. All his links are listed at the end of this interview. Montoya has also created an exclusive mix for Mutant Zones titled "BloodOnMyNikes". It's packed with rare and ill tracks, and fans of his music will know exactly what to expect. For everyone else - strap in.
The New Romantics - One Kiss / Don't Hear You Laughing Now
Two post-punk jams from Brandon Biondo's New Romantics. The project's roots trace back to 2013 when it was known as Shy Boys, featuring Brandon, Nichole McMinn, and Chris Rusk. The band released two singles before rebranding as The New Romantics. Eleven years and one self-titled album later, Brandon remains the sole creative force behind the project. The two-track single above is his latest release - a melodic, new (dark) wave sound that feels timeless.
Buy the single here, and stream both tracks below.
Human Hollow - Project Apathy
Human Hollow recently dropped a new single, delivering a barrage of cold industrial beats that provide a stark landscape for Luna's vocals and Austin's adlibs. With its minimal structure, "Project Apathy" comes full circle, echoing the raw energy of their debut track "Medic". Buy and stream here.
Saturday, 15 March 2025
Voodoo Crystals - IAMNOTAPHEXTWIN
"IAMNOTAPHEXTWIN" - the genre-blending alien mixtape from Voodoo Crystals heralds the return of the Mutant Zones mix series! After the amazing first volume from STRFLL last year, I'm happy to present the second installment, curated and compiled by Voodoo Crystals. His selection is as unorthodox as his music, spanning styles, decades and tempos. Fantastic listen from start to finish, and like STRFLL's tape - free to download from Soundcloud. Make sure to check this interview I did with Adam back in 2023, and head over to his Bandcamp page to check out his music.
Exsufflation - Dream Life
Boston-based producer Rob Gregorio (aka Trevor Ellis?) pulls the strings behind the new witch-house project Exsufflation. His debut album "Dream Life" was released in the summer of 2024 and has been on my "to blog" list ever since. Consisting of eight eclectic tracks (plus two hidden bonus remixes), the record reflects Exsufflation's influences and taste, offering a glimpse into his nightmarish sonic world. Elements of a modern take on the genre can be heard throughout the album; however, he also manages to inject a solid dose of creepy and unexpected samples, giving "Dream Life" the spooky, DIY feel that characterised the first wave of witch house. A solid debut that offers something for everyone interested in the dark electronic music scene.
Buy the album here, and stream it in full down below.
Friday, 14 March 2025
Spelling Hands - Precious Blood
Here's one of those Bandcamp discoveries that got me hooked straight away. Spelling Hands is a duo consisting of producer Bryan Bermudez and vocalist Michael Angelo, both based in Las Vegas. Their music sits in a sweet spot between dark electro, darkwave and witchy beat. Very cool stuff. Download the single here.
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