Debut tape from Lash, who are an "offshoot of the Gob Nation Expanded Universe" as per label's website. Six ethereal post-punk songs that could sound great as a backdrop to meeting your mates for a pint in a pub, or rocking next to a wall at a goth club at the end of the night.
Buy the tape here and stream all the tracks below.
This exciting collaborative record between underground icons Voodoo Crystals and The Implicit Order is one of the standout releases from the new batch by Dagger Forest, which dropped today. "No Eye Of Heaven Can Penetrate" uncannily evokes images of a warped world hidden behind our reality, taking the listener on a journey through electro-acoustic transformations, dark ambient soundscapes, interdimensional voice manipulations, and deconstructed witch-drone music. Both artists feed off each other's strengths, curating an album full of sounds both strange and wonderful - sure to inspire and intrigue fans of them both.
The limited edition tape can be orderded directlyhere. Bandcamp version should be available on Friday.
I blogged about Crossgardens a while ago, and today I'm happy to share another representative of the Polish witch house scene - Fainting Faith with their EP "Reborn". His remix of "Breathe" appeared on STRFLL's most recent maxi-single, and with that co-sign, I felt it was worth diving into his first project, released a month ago. Consisting of five tracks, the EP opens with "Blooming", a soothing ambient piece that gently eases you in, preparing you to embrace what follows. The remaining four tracks adopt the classic witch house sound of its first wave, notably the grandeur of Ritualz' drum patterns and the melodic synths and basslines reminiscent of White Ring, delivering a nostalgic hit that's neither cheesy nor cheap. The proximity to those aforementioned artists is clear, but it feels deliberate and reassuring, giving the EP a welcome sense of familiarity without slipping into imitation. Great start, and one to watch!
Buy the EP here, and stream it down below.
This one slipped through the cracks earlier this month. "222mix" is STRFLL's latest mixtape, featuring seven drag edits and one cover of ÐOSE's "Cut". Raw shit, stream here.
Australian country and outsider blues shape the sonic landscape of NC Ives' latest album, "Home Sweet Home". It was released three months ago, and I swear it hasn't left my speakers since. There's something incredibly alluring and hypnagogic about it that I can't quite pin down. It has the same kind of eerie mood that Twin Peaks radiates, with a hint of Dirty Beaches. Ives manages to inject some more lighthearted moments here and there (like the RJD2-inspired hip-hop beat in "Streetwalker" or the tambourine and looped female vocals in "Beg U" which give off a warmer vibe), but ultimately, it's the elements of doom jazz, sad crooning, and droning guitar that define the album's haunting core. Incredible record from start to finish.
Buy and download this album here. Stream below.
Last year, Conjvre the Circle released a dark ambient album by Lyon-based composer Philippe Blache titled "Tristitiam Et Metus Tradam Portare Ventis". While Day Before Us is his main project, Philippe decided to chose to use his birth name for this record, which suggests it's a more personal and intimate project. Mixing atmospheric soundscapes and drones with neoclassical piano lines and haunting vocals, the album will slowly creep into your headphones like an eerie mist, gradually blending the blurry line between dream and reality. The remains of vocal whispers add an extra layer of witchhouse-y creepiness, reminiscent of more experimental compositions by Mater Suspiria Vision.
You can buy the CD edition here, and stream the whole record down below.
What a banger, new grunge-drag joint from CC featuring Grimoire on co-production duties. Stream on Soundcloud here.
Exsufflation has surfaced again after that sick Vertigo Cult EP. His new track "Unbound" promotes an upcoming release, that's scheduled for later this year. Download it here.
Pure Bliss is a new project conveived by Beauty andd Loneleff, who debut with the single "Crash". Mixing witch house, ethereal hip-hop and dream pop, they're off to an amazing start, the track feels like I've known it for ages. Cannot wait to hear more from them. Stream the song here, and be sure to give them a follow on Soundcloud.
To coincide with the release of STRFLL's debut album "In Memoriam", a four-track EP/single was published with four remixes of "Breathe", originally recorded with Suffer Ring on vocals. We get one in-house remix by STRFLL themselves, as well as a witch-electro banger from the Polish newcomer Fainting Faith, French house surprise from Witcha, and an evil noise rendering from Pepsy. I love the diversity of sounds here, and you should definitely check this one out.
Buy the remix EP here, and stream it below.
Electro-raver Alice Glass released her latest video for "Catch And Release" a few days ago, featuring a giant robotic arm spinning her around the room.
It's been a year since we've had a new project from Greek noise wizard Morgan Hall, and the hot off the press "Fuller's Teasel" marks his 2025 comeback. Released on cassette by Austin-based label Breathing Problem Productions, the album feels like a fever dream from Apocalypse Now, full of anxiety, hallucinations, fear, pain and acceptance, all conveyed through a mix of dark ambient, power electronics and industrial noise. "The Foxgloves Are Nodding" will hauntingly drill into your consciousness, while "Mask Of The Botanist" deliver a calming dose of judgment day tranquility.
Grab the digital album here, and the tape version here. Stream all the track down below.
Doom-gazers GHXST return with a brand new single "Cosmic", which can be purchased on their Bandcamp page here. The track is a catchy jam that blends psych, noise and stoner shades of rock, and it gets better with each listen.
In May, Sofia Reta released this intimate synth-pop EP "Petrol" that totally flew under my radar. I'm slowly catching up with my backlog of releases, and I'm happy to have come across this today. All three tracks sound like alt-pop version of Phil Collins in his prime taking on modern, minimal electronica, incredible deep and mellow grooves, the EP flows from one song to another smooth as silk. For some reason it makes me think of Mulholland Drive cinematography. Bliss.
"Petrol EP" is available for purchase here. Stream all three tracks below.
The new single from Final Grrrl, "Domina", channels witched out Lady Gaga, short and sweet track that promotes her upcoming EP "Dominatrix. Peep it here.
Pale Palace has just unloaded a ton of new material on his Bandcamp, so it will take me a while to go through it and share it on the blog. To start off, we have the "Leave Your Things Behind" single, a cloud rap meets ethereal witch house combo that may take you back to Clams Casino's golden era. Cop it here.
Smokey, slowed down perfection. Cruising the midnight sidewalks is this atmospheric edit of Burial's classic by Ourobonic Plague. Stream and download here.
Monomorte has been consistently building a following and expanding his catalogue of singles, remixes and EPs for almost a decade, before finally unleashing his debut album in 2021. In this in-depth interview, we go back to his beginnings, explore both regional and esoteric influences behind the project, and chat about playing live in 2025. Dan has also prepared an exclusive mix for the blog, titled "Shadow Alchemy". Press play above and enjoy the read!
Blooming Stones is one of many aliases of Bratislava-based producer Juraj Bolf, whose other project, Bitter Course, I covered earlier this year. "The World Speaks in Mysterious Ways" is his third album as Blooming Stones, following the "Cycles" tape on Black Artifact, and the self-released "On Purulent Meadows". Released by Trust Collective, this new record is oozing with gritty textures that are juxtaposed with ambient tones and cinematic synths, and contrasted with processed, often illegible vocals. An album for the rebirth of a civilisation in a dystopian wasteland.
You can still buy the tape version here, and stream the album below.
Graveyard beats for the hellish rave, courtesy of the German witchraver Pepsy (РэрϟЎ). Trashrave meets witch house with a solid dose of kicks from the gabber and hardcore universes. Radical shit.
Cop the tape here, and stream it below.
I've been a huge fan of horror scores and soundtracks ever since I played Alone in the Dark 3 on my PC back in the 90s, so this one hit home the moment I pressed play. S3wer Dweller and House of Leaves are two young producers out of Tennessee, whom I discovered thanks to Exsufflation (who also features on this EP). Conceptually, "Shadows Under A Grim Atrophy" sits somewhere between CRAVE's "Save Room" and the Silent Hill soundtracks. in a place occupied by discarded horror sound effects, forgotten dark ambient soundscapes, and forever-lost witch house beats. It's equally creepy and fun in its approach to the idea behind it. Love this.
The EP was released by Vertigo Cult, and as always can be downloaded for free here. Stream it below.
The Lithuanian ambient mavericks Amulet of Tears are celebrating their 5-year anniversary with the release of this massive compilation showcasing the talent that has graced the grooves and tapes of their boutique label. Mutant Zones favourites Zhe Pechorin, Night Foundation, BODYXVIII, Script, and Volunteer Coroner all leave their mark, alongside a number of other acts new to me. Honestly, this is a fantastic project that demonstrates impeccable curation and a wholesome community. Happy birthday to the founders, I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next.
Buy the album here, and stream it in full down below.
Last year, I reviewed an album by Swedish composer Mattias Lagerkvist, released under his alias Murkla. Today, I'd like to share his more prolific side project, Ekolali. Championed by labels like Constellation Tatsu, Not Not Fun, and BAKK, and with numerous releases on tape and vinyl, Ekolali is best known for his explorations of ambient and psych-drone. "For Why You Happy" marks his return to these sonic realms, with a solid dose of Seahawks-style yacht exotica and new age loops sprinkled on top. It's a delightful trip from start to finish. Get yourself a tape here.
"Sacred Conversations" is a new, essential Kutmah LP, dedicated to and inspired by the late beat maestro Ras G. This is his second tribute to Brotha G, after 2020's album "A Tribute to Brother Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program". With twenty six nuggets influenced by deconstructed boom bap, chopped up cosmic transmissions, LA's Sketchbook flava and smokey dub, Kutmah created an album that is a straight up reminder about his beatmaking craftsmanship, and created a bridge between his own style and the quirky and unique Ras G vibe. One for the heads.
Get the album here (tapes available, vinyl sold out), and stream it down below.
Wild sea drones courtesy of Attic Black. Two deep and menacing soundscapes that sounds like they were recorded somewhere in the Bermuda triangle a few decades ago, and only now resurfaced. Love it. Check both tracks here, cop them for £2.
Chris released "50" back in May, but with everything happening in my life, I missed a lot of music announcements. On this particular single (which also comes in a shorter, radio-friendly version, as well as a slo-rev edit) DCE finds himself sliding into that neat litte niche that In Death It Ends left behind - blending gothic post-punk, witch house and darkwave. Very cool, but I must admit I'm not sold on the slower version, the original is much better.
Grab the single here, and stream all three versions below.
New "old" demo from oOoOO dropped on Soundcloud, sounds like something from the Drab City sessions. Stream here.
Horror ambient piece from Anthony Washburn's TIO project. "We Need Nothing From You" feels like a witchy chant, repeatedly uttered over a sacrificial victim (to their terror).
My favourite Portland-based band Human Hollow are back with a new single! Like many of their previous tracks, "Playing Dead" was created during one of their wholesome against the clock sessions, which you can watch here. It's a raw and hard-hitting EBM-fuelled banger - I'm totally loving the instrumentation skills here, as well as the vocal effects. Support the band, and cop the single here (available in two versions).
"Testify" is the second single promoting the upcoming 15 years anniversary compilation from Ritualz. The track dials up the zombie tempos of the 2010 era, serving a dose of the old school vibe that could easily make it to JC's first two EPs. Pre-order the album "Forever" here.