🌴 Finally some real downtime

Just got back from a much-needed break in Fuerteventura – sun, wind, ocean, no stress. And I finally managed to finish Rip It Up and Start Again by Simon Reynolds. What a ride through the wild, creative chaos of post-punk. Inspiring, eye-opening, and full of Read More …

Review by Pete: Ajattara – Kuolema (2003)

Review by Pete: Ajattara – Kuolema (2003) Stumbled upon this Finnish band by chance—and got instantly hooked. Kuolema is a dark metal gem that stands completely on its own. Midtempo, atmospheric, keyboard-driven, and topped with a raw, charismatic scream-style vocal that reminds me (Durchde) of Read More …

Ancst – Dominion – Review

Berlin-based collective Ancst doesn’t slow down: Shortly after exploring new sonic territory with their latest ambient release, they return to sheer brutality with Dominion. If you enjoyed Culture of Brutality, you’ll be more than thrilled with this one. Ancst craft a perfect symbiosis of dark Read More …