Ritualz - Believe In Me

Ritualz unexpectedly released a new single today, along with the announcement of his upcoming album "Mimic", which is set to be released on February 4th via Re:mission Entertainment. "Believe In Me" is a cover of Lenny Kravitz's single from his 2001 album "Lenny". JC has added a solid dose of distorted guitars and industrial polish to the original, making it his own with ease. Like his previous maxi-singles, "Believe In Me" also comes in slowed and sped-up versions, as well as with an instrumental.

Get the CD single here, and stream all the versions below.

ℑ⊇≥◊≤⊆ℜ X Проклятая Реальность - ℑ​⊇​≥​◊​≤​⊆​ℜ Remixes

ℑ⊇◊≤⊆ℜ, the twiseted/screwed alter-ego of Cosmotropia de Xam, took on the task of remixing two singles from Проклятая Реальность. The result is two completely different takes on the folky Russian witch house. "Тени прошлого (ℑ⊇≥◊≤⊆ℜ Shatterbrain Mix)" is a 9-minute long dragged ambient edit of the opening song from the debut EP, which still manages to echo the original with the use of vocal samples. The second track "Сон Ха́нзелю и Гретель (Zombie Rave Remix)" seems to be an unreleased composition, and embraces the zombie rave remix approach. While I'm a big fan to zombie edits, this one feels a bit soulless.

Grab both tracks here, and stream them after the jump.

De Duivelse Zusters - Symfonie Voor De Duivel

The year 2024 marked the full-scale arrival of AI in music. Curating it and tailoring it to one's needs requires time, attention, and the courage to push boundaries. Cosmotropia de Xam achieved this spectacularly with his latest side project, De Duivelse Zusters. Their debut LP "Symfonie voor de Duivel", produced by Mater Suspiria Vision and released under the New Music Order banner, is a trippy, haunted and daring expedition into the imaginary world of possessed cult music and faux-found field recordings. Imagine feeding a computer recordings with exorcisms of Emily Rose, video footage of the Jonestown massacre, and early concepts of the witch house genre, and you might get something resembling the mind-fuckery of this album. A psychedelic ride from start to finish, it's an experience that will linger with you for hours after listening.

You can purchase CDs on Big Cartel, get the digital album here, and stream it in full down below.

Blue Rita - The Electronic Mind Of Blue Rita

Blue Rita, is the first AI entity in the New Music Order series of the Phantasma Disques label. Whether the whole LP was created with AI software or not, I can't lie - "The Electronic Mind Of Blue Rita" is kinda catchy, in a guilty pleasure italo-disco way. Dubbed "a psychedelic italo disco concept album", the record is likely the most pop-focused entry in the Phantasma Disques catalogue, even though it was produced by Mater Suspiria Vision. The first half is definitely stronger, melodic and easier on the ear; once the Dan-E track comes on, I feel like the album loses its momentum. The lyrics are campy as hell, and the melodies are quite addictive; however, the whole record sounds really flat, like it was downloaded from Last.fm at 128 kbps or ripped from Myspace back in the day. I have a feeling that if the album were given a proper mix and master, it would've been way better.

Get the album on CD here, and stream it all on Bandcamp down below.

Coffin Kids - Crypt Walking In My Deer Skin

"Gold Fang$", the single that promoted this EP from Philly-based duo Coffin Kids, really got me hyped back in April. However, the full six-track EP "Crypt Walking In My Deer Skin" feels like a missed opportunity in my opinion. Where Coffin Kids really shine is the slower, drag-rap tracks ("Gold Fangs" and "Pentagram Around My Neck"). These emit a rare crypt-hop energy that's so scarce in the current iteration of the witch house scene. Unfortunately, these two tracks are paired with more predictable, trap-leaning mainstream witch house, which - while well-crafted - lacks originality.

Check out the EP here, and stream it below.

Zheng - Zero Time

I've had this EP on my hard drive for nine months, but only today I managed to sit down and give it a spin. Zheng is the alias of UK-based musician Jamie Walker, described by the label (Curses' Ombra Intl) as "dungeon-acid grunge punk artist". But this description may fool you a bit, because "Zero Time" is a curious mix of dubby trip-hop and industrial punk (in the vein of Nexus_0). Its dark and brooding basslines will get you nodding along.

Cop the EP here, and peep all the track below.

E_Death - Archive Vol.2

Back in March, Salem has unleashed a mighty archive of her unreleased projects, consisting of albums, mixtapes and DJ mixes. It was a godsent for all her fans. Since then, she has released a second volume of the "Archive" series, once again filled with a ton of rare and incredible music. In the download folder you'll find "Delayed Grief" and "Seasons" mixtapes, EPs "Eternal_01" and "Summr'24", as well as alt version of her album "Forgotten Realms (Stripped)". No streaming links for this one, I'm sure some of those releases will end up on YouTube at some point. In the meantime, you can download it all here.

Stay Bless - A Strange Kind Of Paradise

I blogged about Stay Bless' "The Other Side Of Paradise" project earlier this year, which is a companion album to "A Strange Kind of Paradise" that came out all the way back in January. Like its follow, this record also consists of random improvisations and songwriting sketches collected by George over the last three years. Short and sweet collection of fleeting dream pop moments, leftfield r&b and warm easy listening soundscapes. I would love to hear fully developed "Really Be" for example, or the expanded version of smooth "Rooftop Garden" grooves.

Download the whole project here, and stream it after the jump.

Joseph Randolph - Residual Charge

Joe's "Residual Charge" single came out over the Summer, but somehow I failed to blog about it. Catching up now, and it's worth it. The track is an eclectic mash-up of smokey hip-jazz piano + bass combo and IDM-like glitchtronica. This makes me think of Hydeout's Jemapur mixed with Afta-1 for some reason. Unique stuff. Grab it here.

CH Rom - Ouroboros Hotline

CH Rom is back with a new post-internet sonic bomb entitled "Ouroboros Hotline And Other Favorites From The Declassified White Dreads Reggae-Kraut Pirate-Bop Un-World Music Canon". After the wonderfully wild "It's The CH Rom Band" LP, recorded with a plenthora of equally untamed creative friends, Charley has delivered a solo EP (?) that basks in this peak-Myspace era oddity ooze - imagine James Ferraro, Pee-wee Herman and Chuck Person had a bastard child who was into funk. Love this project to bits, truly original stuff. And to top it all off, we also get a groovy, club-leaning remix of the titular track by C Powers.

Don't sleep on this one, download it here, and stream all the tracks below.

A Large Sheet Of Muscle - Dracula Completo

The infamous all-caps noise poet Louis Johnstone aka Wanda Group aka Dem Hunger developed yet another new alias for his twisted sound sculpting. Under the guise A Large Sheet Of Muscle he released "Dracula Completo" in October on vinyl and tape, with help from The Trilogy Tapes. Mutant electronics, musique concrète, anti-folk singing, screwed samples and more are squeezed on this "box of chocolates"-type of release. I've actually quite enjoyed this record, it's more melodic in comparison to some of his more recent albums, and has this Dem Hunger-y lo-fi feel embedded too. Worth giving this one a go.

Last records and tapes are available here, hurry before they're gone for good. Otherwise, you can stream and download the LP here, and stream it all below.

Clearing - Girl, Skin, Breath, Sweat

Joe Volmer wraps up 2024 with a new offering from Clearing. "Girl, Skin, Breath, Sweat" is a 13-tracks deep album filled with lo-fi ambient, earthy drone and glimmering synth tones. Joe has managed to compose those delicate, fairly minimal sounds that somehow manage to fill the space with their arrangements and depth at the same time. I'm really liking this one, good relaxing music.

Cop the album here, stream it all below.

Field Designer - How To Care For Your Venus Fly Trap

First of all, the title of this album brings joy to my eyes. "How To Care For Your Venus Fly Trap" is the latest project from Field Designer, head honcho of Language Instinct label. Buried under layers of faded noise transmissions and wonky aural paraphernalia lies this blissful ambient concrète record, which feels like a cabinet of curiosities from another dimension. Engaging, surprising and eclectic, it will make you wonder what's next at every turn. Love it.

You can download "How To Care For..." here, and stream it below.

Arthur King - UMN (Five Summer Stories)

Arthur King and the AKP crew triumph once again with their latest instalment of the Unknown Movie Night series, this time live-rescoring the surf cult classic "Five Summer Stories". It still blows my mind that, for the purpose of this event, neither the audience nor the band knows what movie will be played until it begins. For "UMN (Five Summer Stories)", the AK line-up consisted of Mark Kimbrell, David Ralicke, Chuck Soo-Hoo, Joel Virgel, and Peter Walker. The result is a leftfield, trippy, ambient-like odyssey, occasionally sprinkled with vocalisations that enhance the mysterious mood of the recording. It's easy to get lost in those tracks, I'd love to experience this particular event/score in person.

Get the album on limited edition tapes here, and stream it below.

Chayn Sloth & Pale Palace - New Queen

I posted about this single from Chayn Sloth and Pale Palace a while ago, but today we got a visualizer on youtube. Download the track here.

Meadow Argus - Zoom

Meadow Argus is the alias of Tynan Krakoff, an experimental drone musician from Columbus, Ohio, whom I discovered while browsing one of Bluesky's starter packs. His latest album "Zoom" is a 72-minute dive into various organ tones processed through a tape player, drifting slowly and effortlessly through a lo-fi path to the unknown. Unrushed and steady, drone on!

Check the album out here (there are limited edition tapes too!). Otherwise you can stream it down below.

LOUDPCK - Blammo

Evil noise transmissions out of Blamerica, courtesy of LOUDPCK aka SKELETONKIDS. Uncompromising, industrial hip-hop, seeping through layers of gritty noise and inspired by current affairs in the US of A. Fuck the systmem (but also kindly support the artist here).

Pharmacist & Pale Palace - Cry Out

Two of my favourite producers right now decided to work together on this mellow joint above. "Cry Out", produced by Pale Palace using a sample supplied by Pharmacist, is a lo-fi cloud-rap beat - an instrumental I could imagine ASAP Rocky dropping bars over. Gnarly stuff that you can download for free right here.

Morgve - Seed Of Dissension

It struck me today that I have a backlog of three Morgve albums to blog about. These two are insanely prolific! "Seed of Dissension" came out towards the end of November last year, following "Indømito". While the previous record leaned towards the faster and more melodic end of their discography, "SOD" swings the pendulum to the opposite side of the mood spectrum. Heavy slabs of droning soundscapes are paired with gloomy synths, industrial sound design and hauntingly spellbinding vocals of Nadia, creating a mixture of oozing dark ambience, experimental witch house, and razor-sharp trap beats. On "Seed Of Dissension" Morgve are no longer audio terrorists, but rather heralds of darkness.

Support the underground and get this album here. Stream it down below.

Anasisana - Transmogrify

Fascinating contemporary ambient record from Tbilisi-based producer and composer Anas Aissaoui aka Anasisana. "Transmogrify" is his debut album on Amulet of Tears, a rich blend of ambient soundscapes and droning textures that contribute to a vivid listening experience. From the early moments of "Reasoning", I felt like I was being transported to a tall forest, observing a predator slowly hunting its prey, and the feelings on anxiety, determination, and calmness are all embedded in the tracks that follow. To some degree, it reminds me of Ben Frost's epic "By The Throat". One to get lost in.

The album was released on super limited lathe records (sold out) and tape. Get the latter one here. Stream in full below.

V.A. - Language Instinct: Our Nature.

One of my favourite new labels, Language Instinct, released their first compilation yesterday - collecting 21 songs that represent the imprint and sum up their 2024 schedule. From fragmented tape loops and cinematic drone soundscapes to textural ambient noise and captivating field recordings, "Out Nature." offers something for every fan of contemporary experimental music. I am still in the process of exploring their impressive discography, but some highlights from this year include Field Designer's "Anthropology", BODYXVIII's "Slow Flashing Light", Summer Film's "Please Don't Look Away" and Modernist's "Pathetic Decisions". However, there's still so much more I haven't checked! I cannot encourage you enough to follow them for future releases.

Download the compilation for free here, or better yet support the label and buy their discography! Alternatively, you can stream the release down below.

Smokey Emery - Licking Blood From A Spoon/ Squealing And Mewling

Smokey Emery is the alias of LA-based experimental producer Daniel Hipólito (and a co-founder of Black Porno Cassette). After a string of releases on cult labels such as Holodeck, Somatic and No Kings, Daniel decided to drop his latest three-track project on his newly minted imprint Qui Mal. The EP kicks off with "Licking Blood From A Spoon", which sounds like a ritual ambient and dungeon synth crossover, sneakily recorded during a mystical ceremony. "Squealing And Mewling" on the other hand feels trippier, a Twin Peaks-like hypnagogic desert drone piece that will have you nodding along in a trance. The third track "Shaking The Frame" is blocked from streaming at the time of writing, but based on the two cuts above, I'll be ordering this little gem anyway (it's actually released on 3" CD!). There was a lathe version planned for this release, but I believe it was scrapped.

Cop the CD version here, and stream the two available compositions down below.

Human Hollow - Static

I've been eagerly anticipating Human Hollow's debut EP "Static" ever since discovering the dark synth-pop duo out in the wild a few months ago. In addition to the three already-released singles (covered on the pages of this blog), the EP includes two new tracks, "Another Nightmare" and "Old Haunts", which perfectly complement its themes of reclaiming space, identity, and relationships. I love the fact that "Static" feels like a trully collaborative effort, with both Austin and Luna sharing vocal and production duties. An amazing, future-facing debut that should appeal to fans of ethereal synth-pop and modern darkwave.

You can purchase the EP here, and listen to it in full below.

Oklou - Choke Enough (Pharmacist Icebox Edit)

Lush and dragged muffled-ambient remix of Oklou's single "Choke Enough", immaculately edited Pharmacist. So much better than the hyper-minimal original. Download it for free here.

STRFLL - Relapse

After the incredible remix of Stay Healthy's "@@@", Estonian power duo STRFLL and Dyvour team up for a new original cut entitled "Relapse". Murky, witch-hop beat delivers volleys of hi-hats and thumping bass, and serves as a gnarly backdrop for the syrupy doom-rap. Dope stuff, download it here.

Yemen Civil Servant - Blooming Of Machine Gun Nests

I was randomly exploring the discography of Black Artifact when I came across this album by Texas-based experimental noise/industrial musician Yemen Civil Servant. "Blooming of Machine Gun Nests" is his third release for the label and arguably his most elaborate work. Growling harsh noise walls clash with cinematic drone soundscapes, while fragmented industrial arrangements relentlessly crash against dark ambient tones. The listening experience brings both relief with its quite moments and buckets of anxiety and horror when the worlds collide. A powerful record that reveals something new with every listen.

The CD is sold out at source, but the artist has a few last copies here. Stream the whole album below.

Cementation Anxiety - Agnosiareign

Cementation Anxiety is an alias of New Jersey-based experimental musician and producer Kyle Nelson. His releases have been popping up all over my feed due to his recent collaborations with Nouvelle Gaze, Black Artifact, Trust Collective, Somatic, Amulet of Tears, and many more. "Agnosiareign" is his most recent project, beautifully released by Black Artifact, consisting of nine compositions that inhabit the blurry and often fluid zone between ambient and drone. Agnosia is a neurological condition where a person cannot recognise objects, sounds, smells, shapes, or people, despite normal sensory function. The album sounds like a soundtrack to the empty corridors of the psyche of a mental asylum patient—often calm and tranquil, but sometimes weathered by storms of anxiety and uncertainty.

There's tapes and CDs on label's Bandcamp here. You can stream the album down below.

Sleepingprayer - Glisten

Sleepingprayer (Niamh Isabelle aka Kentucky Bambi) showed up on my radar a few months ago, after the in-cre-di-ble collabortion with STRFLL on his latest single "Forget". Yesterday, she shared her new song "Glisten" on her socials, so it feels fitting to properly introduce her music on this blog. "Glisten" stands apart from the rest of her Soundcloud work, shifting away from ethereal ambient sounds and embracing heavier drone elements, further intensified by witch-house-like synths. Exciting new face on the scene that I'll follow closely from now on. Stream the single here.

The Implicit Order - Cruel When Complete - Skeletons From A Homespunners Closet

"Cruel When Complete - Skeletons From A Homespunners Closet" is a collection of rare and unreleased compositions by The Implicit Order. These 15 tracks are "just" a droplet in his vast discography, which spans decades, yet they serve as an excellent introduction to his world of electronic manipulations. Covering dark ambient, hauntology, industrial, drone, sound collage, and musique concrète, this experimental compilation—if given a proper chance—can help you switch off and drift into TIO's esoteric realm. However, beware: there will be some heavy and truly scary moments along the way.

Download the album here, and stream it after the jump.

A.W.I.P. - Chasing Down Demons

Imagine Dean Blunt trying his hand at vaporwave, AFTA-1 experimenting with dark jazz, or Oneohtrix Point Never exploring hypnagogic beatmaking. "Chasing Down Demons" is all that and more. This trans-Pacific collaboration between Oakland's Trae Casey (aka Poolside Nightmare) and Melbourne's Nicholas Ives (aka NC Ives) finds the duo questioning the rigid boundaries of music theory while injecting a healthy dose of fluidity into their productions. Roll the genre dice and see where they land. An eclectic release for eclectic times. Out now on limited edition cassettes via San Diego label Addendum.

Get yourself a tape here, and stream the album down below.

Dracula Party - Trick Or Treat 2

A bit of an off-topic start: there’s an indie netlabel/project called Pumpkin Boy, which gathers musicians from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to create a yearly Halloween-themed compilation called "Songs of the Pumpkin Boy". These albums are all over the place stylistically, yet they capture a distinctive vibe that came to mind the moment I hit play on this new single from Dracula Party (Byron C. Miller and Chris Schism). "Trick Or Treat 2" the name, and slasher synthwave is the game. Fun track, it's a shame I came across it so late though! Download the single here.

Ourobonic Plague - Crumbs [EP 2]

Part two in the techno-influenced EP series from Ourobonic Plague. "Crumbs [EP 2]" picks up the pace where EP1 left off, starting with a droning, industrial-like transmission called "The Plan", which leads the listener into the underground club sounds of the next four cuts. "Coro Del Caos" is my personal favourite here—an addictively dark and minimal song. The release concludes with a mirrored track "nalP ehT", which stylistically takes us back to square one with its machine drone chant.

Get your copy of the digital version of the EP here. Stream all the track below.

Tenderness Of Wolves - The End Of Sadness

It's been two years since we last heard from Tenderness Of Wolves. October saw the release of their single "Cost of Living" (which I missed out on at the time), and today we got the second new track "The End Of Sadness". Slower, menacing witch-house meets atmospheric, occult trip-hop. Really great stuff, I hope this is a sign of something bigger coming up! Grab the track here.

Satanic Lofi Music - 常​に​心​の​_1999_fact. ghost​,​,​bio​-​tech​中​に​神​の​平​安​を​見​出​し​な​さ​い

The unstoppable Satanic Lofi Music continues his stream of horror-ambient releases with this latest two-track dirge, 常に心の. Haunted drones and dark ambient soundscapes set the stage for a chilling listening experience, best enjoyed late at night when hypnagogia kicks in. Purchase it here.

[lyn] & Morgve - Innerside

Totally wild six-track single from French producer and singer [lyn] and Argentinian audio terrorists Morgve. On paper, the original version of "Innerside" sounds totally bizarre—hardcore beats and breakbeat percussion mixed with classical singing and witch-punk energy—but it works, especially with Nadia's vocals! There are also remixes from breakcore project Smeargle, a more balanced, low-tempo version by electronic duo Nouvelles Lectures Cosmopolites, an Italian hardtek edit by producer Ent1, as well as an early demo and a collage that blends all of the above.

Support them all here, and stream "Innerside" in full below.

Belgrado - Intra Apogeum

The "Goths For Palestine" compilation made me check out other releases by one of my highlights there—Belgrado—and I'm so glad I did. The band is based in Barcelona and fronted by Polish vocalist Patrycja Proniewska, giving their songs a unique vibe that brings to mind Polish coldwave movement from the 1980s. the album "Intra Apogeum" came out last year, thanks to the ever-amazing La Vida Es Un Mus Discos, and it is truly a sonic time machine, wonderful minimal record that channels elements of post-punk, aforementioned cold wave and elements of gothic synth-pop. Love it.

You can still buy it on limited vinyl here. If you want to listen to it before, check out the playlist down below.

V.A. - Goths For Palestine

"Goths For Palestine" is a grassroots project organised by Finnish darkwave musician Suzi Sabotage, featuring 30 songs from various artists around the globe. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to Anera, a charity providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians. The compilation showcases incredible versatility in styles and genres, ranging from goth rock (duh) to darkwave, coldwave, post-punk, new wave and more! Some of my favourite cuts are Belgrado with "Rytmy Wszechświata", The Spoiled's "Time", blackened post-punk from Scary Black, minimal "El Planeta Enfermo" from Fatamorgana, and Ghost Cop's "Before the Flood". Awesome stuff in every aspect.

Support the cause and buy the album here. Stream it all down below.

White Ring - Angel 13 Volume 1

White Ring's "Angel 13" album dropped out of nowhere back in March, available in digital format and as a limited edition cassette tape (last copies available here). I friend from the States ordered it for me, and I decided I'll check the project only when I have the tape in my possession. My package arrived a couple of weeks age at last, and I finally got to see what they had created. The album is said to be about the topic of spiritual warfare, fighting with your inner demons. The record is a guitar-driven, hardcore witch-house that drips with grunge undertones. Dope album that needs to be played loud, I hope I'll be able to catch them on tour soon.

Check out "Angel 13" on Bandcamp here, and stream it all after the jump.

Montoya † - GoodBye Darling // video

Montoya's latest single "GoodBye Darling" has just premiered on Youtube with a video. Sampling indie pop song by Loud Hound, this version of "GoodBye Darling" feels more mellow in comparison with the original, with the catchy hook getting a syruppy treatment. Great joint from start from finish.

Vascha - Magna Cvnta

Blogging in reverse, but bear with me. Vascha's "Magna Cvnta" EP came out last December, followed a month later by a dragged remix version "Slow Trip", which I mentioned here. A few days ago, Adam sent out an email announcing a very limited CD edition of the EP, compiled with another project of his—"Shockmuzik (I)". All that being said, I really recommend checking out this 3-track gem, especially if you're into mixing harsh witch house and deconstructed club sounds. The EP consists of three tracks that are actually covers/remixes of German gregorian new age duo Magna Canta. Get them while they're there!

Cop the CD here, and stream the release down below.

Curses - Another Heaven

Curses sheds his new beat cloak that defined a number of his recent releases, and embraces post-punk and synth-pop aesthetic for his new album "Another Heaven". I was a massive fan of his amazing 2022 LP "Incarnadine", and was anxiously waiting for his fourth album, released this time by Italians Do It Better. While Curses seems comfortable in this new, gothic new wave style, I can't help but feel the record lacks the kind of kick present in his previous projects. It's a solid album, but there's not a single track on it that makes me want to press replay straight after it finishes.

Buy "Another Heaven" here, and stream it down below.

Ourobonic Plague - Crumbs [EP 1]

I have so much to catch up on when it comes to Ourobonic Plague's output from 2024, but I guess it's better late than never. First on my list is his EP "Crumbs", released in May this year. Finding himself at a crossroads in his professional career and with time to spare, Nick decided to explore the realms of the techno genre. The five tracks that make up this release loosely play with the concept of techno label, and are injected with a solid dose of Nick's signature industrial and drone experimentations. It almost feels like stepping into an unknown club at 2 a.m. by mistake and being captivated by the strange yet fascinating music coming from the speakers. Give it a listen!

You can download EP1 on Bandcamp here, and stream all the tracks below.

The Implicit Order - Cynical Love Songs (The Cold, Cold Hand Story)

Obsession is the mother of perfection. Anthony from The Implicit Order shares a fascinating story about his fixation on a vocal sample he encountered over 20 years ago, which inspired the release above. I'm not planning to copy-paste it here in full, please head over to his Bandcamp to read the complete liner notes, as it's a fascinating read. In short, "Cynical Love Songs (The Cold, Cold Hand Story)" is a remix album of that cryptic vocal track, featuring ten haunted and eclectic versions that shift between dark ambient, industrial, noise, drone, witch house, and psychedelic electronica. An incredibly engaging project from start to finish.

Download / buy the record here, and listen to all the tracks below.

A Scent Like Blood Tastes - Red Shimmer

Industrial drone nightmare from the enigmatic producer A Scent Like Blood Tastes. Eight minutes of what feels like being at the epicenter of the aftermath of a bomb explosion, bringing death and destruction to innocent civilians, all while a rogue military helicopter circles overhead. Limited release on tapes and lathe cut. Grab 'em here.

Pellucid Crops - Concrete & Grapes

New batch of tapes arrived at the HQ of Bent Window Records, and this is the first album that I decided to check out. Pellucid Crops is a producer and musician from Slovakia, who debuted last year on Black Artifact with a electroacoustic drone-noise-ambient release "Pushing the Burden". His new cassette, "Concrete & Grapes", stays in a similar lane, though its two tracks stylistically differ from one another. "Man Made Maze" is a shoegazing drone soundscape with a hint of cinematic flair, whereas "Lights and Misery" veers towards noisier, harsher, more industrial territory. Perfect stuff for a nightcap.

Grab your tape here. Check out the album after the jump below.

Chayn Sloth - Junglewoods (Demo)

Chayn Sloth comes through with a new hit single "Junglewoods", recorded over "Auto" instrumental, lifted from Pale Palace's 2023 EP "Volt Volta". The instrumental on its own is perfect, but it turns into a banger with Sloth's melodic bars. Stream/download here.

Hater4e - Eternally Hateful <3

Hater4e is a side project of STRLL, conceived to explore a more positive approach to songwriting compared to the darker tone of his main outlet. While hyperpop is one of the most prominent tags associated with Hater4e's sound, the album "Eternally Hateful <3" — featuring tracks created between 2022 and 2024 — drifts more towards instrumental hip-hop, beats electronica, and witch house. Imagine Hudson Mohawke from 2008 blending witch house and trap into his productions, with the intention of someone dropping bars over them later. This one's made for car sound systems and cyphers.

Buy the album here, and stream it after the jump.

Satanic Lofi Music - _​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​,​___

It feels like I blogged about Satanic Lofi Music just a few weeks ago, yet the man has released 15 new projects since then! "_,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,___" is one of them, published just three days ago and spanning over 25 minutes, the recording features a single, long, droning tone punctuated every few seconds by piano keys that anxiously herald impending doom. Around the five-minute mark, the gates of hell seem to come down crashing, unleashing a wave of menacing noise that intensifies the sinister atmosphere. This is some serious survival-horror music, best enjoyed late at night. Support on Bandcamp here.

Pale Palace - One By One (Bootleg)

I'm shocked that I haven't posted about this song yet! Released on Soundcloud seven months ago, "One By One" is a bootleg remix of Enya by Pale Palace — executed to perfection. The unmistakable melody and vocal sample are paired with the hardest beat and throbbing bass, resulting in one of the best remixes of the year. Get on the train, follow PP here and get the track here (limited downloads).

The House They Haunt Is You - Mort

The House They Haunt Is You is the latest incarnation of LA-based producer Still ∞ Alive. Since my last review (here), he went through two name changes - this one seems to be the final one. His new single "Mort" conveys similar vibe to Kanye West's "Fade" - a minimal, screwed hip-house beat with deep bassline that will make you want to nod after a while. Dark, simple and tasty stuff. Get it here.

Sofia Reta - Quiet's Helm

I'm absolutely in awe of Xavier's constant artistic growth - his latest Sofia Reta LP "Quiet's Helm" is simply amazing. Taking the best cues from his previous albums, it pushes them even further, creating a unique blend of futuristic darkwave, neo-synthwave, and his signature avant-pop sound. I love the club-oriented vibe of "Eraser", the calming strings contrasted with bass wobbles in "Gloss", the use of guitar in "Helm", and the many intimate moments scattered across the nine tracks that make this album so special.

You can purchase "Quiet's Helm" here, and stream it below.

Black Light District - Clock Sickness (Single Mix)

BLD dropped a new single a couple of weeks ago on Bandcamp. "Clock Sickness" may (or may not) be a sign of a new record, but what it is for sure is three minutes of gothic, post-punk flavoured darkwave. It actually made me wonder how would it sound with vocals on top? Get the single here.