Drug Machine - Ecstasy EP

Drug Machine is one of countless side projects from Cosmotropia de Xam. Originally created in 2012 as a faux-Japanese neo-industrial/cyberpunk take on witch house, DM quickly became one of my favourite projects of his. I was pleasantly surprised to see a notification in my mailbox that a new EP had been released under this banner, 11 years after his last album. It's worth appreciating that de Xam is trying to do something new here, taking the Machine into acid territories of dance music, with the help of his latest muse, Violette de Lestrange, on vocals. However, the songs sound quite flat - the bass in particular feels deflated and not loud enough. My favourite cut, "Mon Corps Ton Paradis", takes me back to 2010 and the Hype Williams reign with its wonky synth, but is slightly let down by the lifeless drums. I think the idea to push the boundaries was great, but the final product is lacking the soul of 90s rave.

Buy the EP here and stream it down below.

Beauty - Euphoria

Beauty dropped this 2-track EP on Soundcloud ten days ago. Ethereal ambient-pop, living up to its author's name. Stream both tracks here. Fingers crossed that the download version is coming soon.

Dro Carey - Bell Guy / Tawny Track

The b-side here is the winner, it's quite amazing it won't end up on the album!

Cop the single here, and stream both tracks after the jump.

Ras G - Blunts Rolled

First posthumous album of Ras G, released by his fam and estate. "Blunts Rolled" is a fat serving of sixteen smoked up, dusty joints that will appeal to all the beat heads out there, crafted by one of the best new wave beatmakers that ever lived. Rest in peace Ras.

You can buy the vinyl (in two colourways) and tapes here.

Voodoo Crystals - Chaos

Voodoo Crystals returns with a new solo album after the excellent collab with The Implicit Order last year. "Chaos" was released last month via Phantasma Disques and, following D&D guidance, can be classified as "chaotic good." I swear, no one makes music like Adam; the album is loaded with delirious electro and no-wave witch house, building a universe of possessed hyperpop. Listening to this project feels like stepping through the mirror into Wonderland and jumping on the wildest ride in the theme park while high on sugar and adrenaline. Amazing stuff.

You can download the album here, and buy the CD version here. Stream the whole LP below.

Madame O und Ihre Kopffilm Bande - Rauch des Äthers

Shō - Radio Silence

Shō, the latest signee to the amazing Language Instinct, is Berlin-based musician Florian Sankt. On "Radio Silence" he delves into the world of modern classical influences, weaving them into cinematic ambient pieces that evoke a feeling of longing and loneliness. Sad and beautiful music.

Grab the album here, and stream it in full below.