On Sightings (Consouling Sounds), experimental artist and performer Jarboe creates a sonically understated, mysterious, and beautiful album built around the central inspiration of a vireo and his captivating song. Continue reading
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INTERVIEW: Ethan McCarthy (Primitive Man) Talks New Album “Observance” – Out Now
Tom Osman speaks with Ethan McCarthy from Primitive Man to discuss their powerful new album, Observance, which is set to be released on October 31, 2025, via Relapse Records. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: THE MON – Songs of Abandon
In a way, every album has a story. In the case of Songs of Abandon (Supernatural Cat Records) though, the latest release from solo project THE MON, the story is a specific and unique one. Several years ago, Urlo (bass player and vocalist for doomy, heavy-rock unit Ufomammut) decided to try writing nine songs, each one in a day—just himself and an acoustic guitar. Fast forward to 2025 and Songs of Abandon comes as the first part of a two-album concept: Embrace The Abandon (to be followed by Songs of Embrace in the new year). The result is an intimate and eerie collection that favours subtlety over sonic extremes, while maintaining an understated power.