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‘To The Stars:’ Black Rose Burning’s ‘Ad Astra’s’ Darkly Romantic Sounds

The musicianship, songwriting and especially the profound, poetic lyrics on Black Rose Burning's new album 'Ad Astra' are far beyond…

Sick Robot Faces Future With Gritty Cyberpunk Beats And ‘Technical Ability’

With a slick cyberpunk sound, unique beats and themes alternating between utopian and dystopian, Sick Robot is the project of…

Inventiveness, Playfulness Permeate Sienná’s Brilliant New LP ‘Wa-Kei-Sei-Jyaku’

Informed by Wabi-sabi philosophy, Sienná’s new LP 'Wa-Kei-Sei-Jyaku' 'is an inspiring nine-track set packed with innovative sounds, rhythms and melodies…

‘Surrender’: Techno Gospel From Roberto Montoya x RHYS (Q and A)

To paraphrase legendary singer/songwriter Dion DiMucci, when it comes to matters of faith, ‘surrender’ isn’t a bad thing at all…

Simone Lalli Delivers Futuristic Ambient Techno From Italy With K R A N G E.P.

After abandoning his previous electronic project Autobam, Italy’s Simone Lalli returns with K R A N G , a four…

Q and A: Adam and Brian of Blaklight Talk Daring New Album ‘The Padded Room’

With their brand-new set 'tHe pADDED rOOM', Adam Collier (synths and beats) and Brian Belknap (vocals, lyrics) of Blaklight traverse…

Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ Remade, Remodeled For 50th Anniversary Release

Forget That I’m 50 – David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ Remade, Remodeled is a better album in the sense that it’s…

Kontradikshn Combats Oppression With Energetic ‘Ahead Of Ourselves’

Kontradikshn’s new album, Ahead Of Ourselves is an 11-track set that should open the ears of Westerners to the passion…

The Exotic Experimental Pop Of The Screaming Pope’s ‘Accomplished Mugician’

The esoteric nature of 'Accomplished Mugician' by The Screaming Pope is suggested by the album artwork, a bizarre image created…

Q and A: With Electro-Rocker Josie Pace

Starting with The Eurythmics, Yazoo, and Alison Moyet, up through Nuda and The Analog Girl,  female-fronted electronic popular music has…