9.26.25-Beacon Theater, NYC
Getting to experience Wardruna and Chelsea Wolfe at New York’s beautiful Beacon Theatre was a gift that I’ll hold on to with all those other special moments in music I’ve been privileged to experience. Continue reading
-ii- (pronounced “two eyes”) hail from Nancy, France, and Apostles of the Flesh (Self-Released) is their second album. For this release they have ventured away from their previous electronic approach and into something more organic performed by a full band. Indeed, joining the core duo of Hélène Ruzic (vocals) and Benjamin Racine (guitars, basses, synths, percussions, kayamb, xaphoon, bouzouki, piano) are Maxime Keller (basses, synths, prepared piano) and David l’Huillier (drums, percussion).
While walking the dog, I hit “play” on Faun‘s Hex (Believe/Pagan Folk Records) and the neighborhood transformed into a little medieval village, albeit with a glossy retromodern feel. Pagan Folk music by way of Yanni sums up the ambiance of this audio village.Continue reading
Pagan folk band Faun have released a brand new single and music video for “Nimue,” a poetic and mesmerising track inspired by the old Arthurian legend of “The Lady of The Lake.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming new album Hex, set for release on 5th September via Pagan Folk Records. Listen to the single here and watch the music video, which premieres at 6:00pm BST, here. Nimue is a figure from folklore that’s referred to in a number of different ways. As well as her aforementioned title, she’s sometimes described as a sorceress, a water spirit, even an ancient goddess in possession of the legendary sword Excalibur. Here, though, she is a mortal woman; a huntress that became a student of the great wizard Merlin. Faun felt compelled to write a song about her upon discovering the story and created the track alongside gothic folk artist Chelsea Wolfe, whose dark presence makes the track even more enchanting. Watch the video now and pre-order the album below.
Are you feeling sexy? If the answer is no, that is about to change once you press play on Pixel Grip’s Perceptide the Death of Reality. The grooves on this album will stir your loins in a way that will have you side-eying that jar of Vaseline you’ve been too depressed to touch in weeks. There is a bit of foreplay to set the mood as it opens with an atmospheric pop song that simmers with introspection. Rita Lukea is very aware that singing is a lot like sex, as it requires putting your heavy breathing in all the right places, which she has mastered on “Bet You Do.” This gives the song a sensual slither that licks your ears and tells you to turn the lights off. Continue reading
Montana metal fest, Fire in the Mountains, have announced their final three additions for 2025; Richmond atmospheric extreme metal band, Inter Arma (returning to Montana for the first time in 13 years), New Mexico post-metal doom duo Lilith, and Minnesota black metal outfit Panopticon, playing their album, Autumn Eternal. The event takes place at Red Eagle Campground in East Glacier, Montana in partnership with the Blackfeet Nation, July 25-27, 2025. Find out more below.
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Wardruna – Live at Red Rocks by Jamie Sherwood
Following the release of their critically acclaimed album, Birna (listen here), Wardruna have announced their highly-anticipated North American tour in support of the immersive album. Tickets are on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time, with dates slated for Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, New York’s Beacon Theatre, and Toronto’s Massey Hall. Chelsea Wolfe will join as a special guest on all dates except Los Angeles. Ticket links can be found below! Birna is also the Ghost Cult album of the month for January.
Wrapping up all the business of 2024 with some fun End of Year Guest Posts from bands, friends, music industry pals, label types, and assorted good fiends! Check out this list from Sylvaine to discuss her top picks for best music of 2024!Continue reading
Wrapping up all the business of 2024 with some fun End of Year Guest Posts from bands, friends, music industry pals, label types, and assorted good fiends! Check out this list from our friend, Chris Enriquez, drummer for Spotlights, Julie Christmas, and others.Continue reading
