I†† - Future Communication

Last year, I†† released the album "Suspiriorum", which I reviewed here. Since then, that record was picked up by Florida's Illuminated Paths and given the cassette treatment. Now, the project is back on the label with a new LP "Future Communication", this time delivering a straight-to-tape, one-hour-long ghost drone sonic mass. Minimal arrangements can be tricky to nail and inadvertently lead to a sense of lack, but I†† manages to cast a spell by evoking just enough occult atmosphere and 2010s zombie rave charm to keep me fully immersed.

Grab yourself a tape here and stream the album below.

Malebranche, Lo Sciacallo - Tenebrismo

Illuminated Paths released this curious, possessed VHS-type album by the cryptic Italian project Malebranche, Lo Sciacallo. "Tenebrismo" consists of 17 tracks that will suck you in the weirdo world of analog TV from the yester-century. Lo-fi vaporwave and eerie plunderphonics spill into witch house hypnagogia, leaving a slimy trail behind reminiscent of the haunted abstraction once championed by fellow Italian DVD label AAVV. Halloween music that crept out of season.

Grab a limited edition tape here. Stream the whole album below.

Humanfobia - Orbs In My Room

Illuminated Paths has just released a new album from the Chilean powerhouse Humanfobia, entitled "Orbs In My Room". It is spooky business through and through, further deepening their haunted lore with Japanese references, sample flipping, and atmosphere building. The second half of the album really resonates with me - I'm especially digging the uneasy soundscapes and obscure sound collages.

The album is out on limited tapes available here. Stream all the tracks below.