Replicant - Leather & Lace

The Replicants are back with a new single "Leather & Lace", a dark synth ode to hedonistic senses of human nature. Grab the track here.

Knifework - Nothing Is Coming

Knifework is a new side-project of Dave Duval, from the kosmische duo Tetsüo ii. On "Nothing Is Coming" he takes EBM, industrial and krautrock under the microscope, extracting the essence from their roots and creating this (slightly dungeon-facing) sonic mutation. The titular track is mesmerizing in its simplicity and depth.

You can download the EP here and stream all the tracks down below.

White Columns - Regret Is An Inevitable Consequence Of Life

"Regret Is An Inevitable Consequence Of Life" is an 18-minute drone epic. White Columns, like a monk on the edge of his temple, is sending out a heavy signal to guide lost wanderers and adventure seekers. To continue the story, roll the dice. Grab this composition here.

The Implicit Order - Post Ambient Volume One

Post ambient, still occult. The Implicit Order returns with a new album of ghostly recordings for Wholeness Recordings, exploring the esoteric corners of the ambient spectrum. Unintentionally spooky, this project proves that The Implicit Order is a master of eerie world-building through his sound collages and sonic experiments.

You can support Anthony by buying the album (or the whole discography) here. Stream the whole LP below.

Deseo/Realidad - Deseo/Realidad

Deseo/Realidad is a drone side project from JC Lobo, better known as Ritualz. His self-titled EP came out in March this year, but only now made its way to my speakers. It is a-mazing, the three soundscapes JC crafted here are utterly hypnotising, cinematic in their grandiose, and both minimal and hyper-detailed. Obsessed!

You can still be limited to 6 copies CDR here. Stream below.

Insignificant Spirit - Kykeon Hymn

Occult electronics from Black Artifact's Insignificant Spirit.

STRFLL - Hatred For Everything

Holy fuck, STRFLL goes all in on this new single. Raw, brutal and more metal that I was expecting, despite donning the most metal logo on the cover. Support here!

House of Leaves - I Am But A Vessel

House of Leaves released "I Am But A Vessel" back in November last year, on Soundcloud as a stream only EP. Now, we finally get an option to purchase it on Bandcamp. While still basking in the eerie samples and ghostly soundscapes characteristic of his previous work, this project leans into more beat-driven tracks, offering a clear glimpse of where HoL is headed next.

Cop the EP here. Stream all the tracks below.

Wilting God - Static Gardens And Silencing Mantras

Wilting God's new compilation "Static Gardens And Silencing Mantras" is a descent into sci-fi-flavoured noise madness. You wake up on a deserted space station to a concerto of bleeps and glitches before being consumed by an overwhelming feeling of dread. Despite this album being a collection of unreleased tracks, my brain decided to weave a story around these sounds. Best enjoyed at night!

Support Wilting God by buying the album here. Stream below.

Morgue File - A Hole In The Earth That Made Me

STRFLL Feat. Same Me - Night Vision // video

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STRFLL's new single with Same Me is a freaking radical banger. Channeling CRAVE's delivery in the first half, STRFLL opens the track with a whispered grave-rap to the tune of sick witch house beat. The second half is owned by Same Me who drops a verse that takes me back to backpack era of 2000s, but with a British accent. So good!

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Download the EP here. Stream below.

Mig Inc - Bad Dream

Mig Inc's latest screwed album "Bad Dream", like the name suggests, does feel like a trippy and eerie fata morgana experience at the crossroads of dream and reality. Heavily slowed-down tracks will lead you into a trance with their sluggish tempos and dragged vocals. One for fans of early Phantasma Disques experiments and Black Zone Myth Chant's debut. The album was released in digital format, but there's also a pre-order open for a vinyl variant, which I assume will be very limited.

Download the album here, pre-order the record here, and stream below.

Silverelys - Purity Party

Silverelys is an enigmatic vocalist and producer from the depths of Soundcloud, who debuted a couple of weeks ago on Vertigo Cult with "Purity Party". The album, unlike any other project on the label so far, is a collection of beats from a plenthora of producers, perfectly arranged, compiled and sang on by Silverelys. Most of the time, their vocals can lull you comfily into hazy heaven, oscilating between shoegazing lo-fi feel, etheral lightweighness and delicate innocence. The production credits boast ten names who delivered a selection of amazing beats, ranging from straigh-on witch house bangers to ambient-adjecent soundscapes - all perfectly compiled into a cohesive record that feels like it was crafted from scratch by one visionary. So good!

Download the album here, and stream all the tracks below.

John Thayer - Winds Gate

John Thayer, one half of the amazing duo YAI, returns to the Aural Canyon label with his latest solo record "Winds Gate". The press release accompanying the album makes numerous references to rivers and water to describe its mood and creative process. Yet after my first listen, my mind was instantly drawn to the titular element instead: the wind. While water, much like the record itself, is characterised by fluidity and currents, Thayer's airy, synth-led ambient soundscapes convey the weightless freedom found only in the open air. Listening to this at night on my headphones, the opening tracks immediately transported me to an almost empty amphitheatre just before a performance, as the audience gradually fills the space and the orchestra tunes their instruments; you can feel the magic is about to happen, and this subtle excitement, encapsulated in those tracks, feels like a special event on its own. Quite often, the journey, not the destination, is what matters and makes every moment special - "Winds Gate" will take you on an amazing trip.

Sadly, the tapes are sold out, but you can still grab the digital version here.

Sun Glitters - Traces

I feel like Sun Glitters has been around for ages, yet he still manages to engage me with his craft, both in terms of music and visuals. His new three track EP "Traces" revolves around the title track of the same name, which will eventually appear on his upcoming album. Sound-wise, this album would fall under the category of cinematic downtempo, however it also gives me a lo-fi beats vibe in the vein of Baths. Very cool and instantly catchy if you're into chill instrumentals.

Grab the EP here and stream after the jump.

Candle Ea†er x RAREPERSONA - Last St☆r Mall

Peak capitalism sold in a limited edition capsule stored in a VHS clamshell for that extra bit of nostalgia. Or you can call it "experimental mallsoft", like the two creators of this album do. "Last St☆r Mall" is a collaborative record between Canadian producers Candle Ea†er and RAREPERSONA. Channeling ghosts of retro past, they have delivered a zany, feels-familiar album of ten post-vaporwave joints that could work as intros for various TV shows from a non-existent '80s era. The vaporwave gimmick got boring to me a good while ago, but this is quite fun! Check it out.

Cop it here and stream in full down below.

Exsufflation - Ashes (Strfll Remix)

STRFLL steps up for remix duties, adding their special touch and distortion to Exsufflation's single "Ashes". The track originally appeared on his new album "Channel 0", which came out a few weeks ago (review coming soon!). Meanwhile, grab this sick remix here.

Intestines - Precious Moments

New haunded hip-hop joint from Intestines, this time on vocals only. "Precious Moments" was produced by Anvil, who remains a mystery - I couldn't find any info about him. You can download the track here. This track may appear on the new album.

YlangYlang - Skewed Fuck

YlangYlang is a name I haven't seen in a while. Her new EP "Skewed Fuck" just dropped on Bandcamp and I'm pleased to report it's a rather rad outsider-ambient project. I'm not even sure if that's a good way to describe it. It does have an outdoors feel, and the tracks have a nonlinear structure - they often feel fragmented, looped and heavily processed, with the final compositon "Drowned mandrake" almost verging on noise.

Check it out here and stream below.

Cop the EP here and steam below.