ALBUM REVIEW: Various Artists – Cult And Culture Podcast Compilation


Cult And Culture is a podcast led by Justin Pearson, best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Deaf Club. Pearson works alongside Luke Henshaw (of Planet B and Sonido de la Frontera), interviewing bands and artists across a range of genres.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Kali Malone and Drew McDowall – Magnetism


Kali Malone and Drew McDowall’s Magnetism (Ideologic Organ) is the product of a decade-long friendship. McDowall is known for his work with Coil and Psychic TV, whilst Malone has forged a varied career including work in the field of contemporary classical music and collaborations with Stephen O’Malley, Lucy Railton, Caterina Barbieri and Leila Bordreuil. The two renowned artists got together in McDowall’s Brooklyn studio and began to spontaneously create, with the results ultimately being the the music that forms this album.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Guck – Gucked Up


Guck are a new band from Los Angeles, and their style is described as loud, deranged, jazz-damaged noise rock. Gucked Up (Three One G Records) is their debut record.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Puppe Magnetik – Laudans Deum


Puppe Magnetik has existed since 2022 as the brainchild of Finnish musician Aina Virtanen. Laudans Deum (Rune Serpent Europa) is the project’s debut record, and it promises to blend elements of Neofolk, Dark Ambient, Death-Industrial, and Avant-Garde music.Continue reading