‘Iconoclastic’ – Ember13th

‘Iconoclastic’ by Ember13th is a darkly glowing beacon in the no man’s land between desire and alienation. The French darkwave/electroclash architect creates a slightly supernatural atmosphere interwoven with haunting particles that is both alienating and seductive. The mantra-like incantation ‘I want your lips, I need your kiss’ acts like a liturgical loop, a self-hypnotic refrain…

Escapism & the Search for Identity: ‘Thorns’ by WARTERAUM

‘Thorns’ by WARTERAUM WARTERAUM had withdrawn from the limelight for a while, but as the saying goes, ‘Good things come to those who wait.’ Now they’re back, not as a solo project, but as a duo, sounding better than ever.  Their latest release, ‘Thorns,’ serves not only as a preview for their EP but also as…

A Haunting Gasp of Existence: ‘I Fell’ by Whipper Snipper

‘I Fell’ by Whipper Snipper In the very nexus where vocals nestle into the ear, their ethereal wriggling entwined with the vintage synth ambiance, where sensibility converges with sensuality and suffering births positive emotions, emerges the enigmatic electro band Whipper Snipper from Melbourne, Australia. It was in 2023 when they released several works into the market,…