Music
Review: Dismantled – Breed to Death
Dismantled Breed to Death Metropolis Street: 04.25 As soon as I saw there was a cover of Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up,” I couldn’t wait to listen to Breed to Death, the preview to Dismantled’s third album, Standard Issue. I was never a fan of Dismantled (the whole trying-to-sound-like-Frontline Assembly thing turned me off), so I
Review: Rotersand – Welcome to Goodbye
Rotersand Welcome to Goodbye Metropolis Street: 06.27 The 90s industrial act The Fair Sex decided to update their sound and the name of their act to fit the new direction of harsh electronic music—creating their new shape in the form of Rotersand. With Welcome to Goodbye as their sophomore release, the act is growing as
Review: M2 – The Frozen Spark
M2 The Frozen Spark Ant Zen Street: 06.08 Squaremeter has always been consistent for keeping his signature beeping and for having intense negative space, but changing it up enough to keep it interesting. This time Mathis Mootz goes into a completely different direction with ominous, ambient soundscapes filled with hollow whispers and eerie consistencies. The
Review: DJ Rupert – Nutwood EP
DJ Rupert Nutwood EP Swing City Another hit release is out this season from the Swing City boys. This time, label DJ Rupert presents his scholar styles and unique expression of sounds. Rhyme and Rhythm, this EP brings us back to character- and quality-defining house music. Featuring “Bring us Back,” a bass-driven, disco-funk flavored number,
Review: Grant Nelson – So Special
Grant Nelson So Special Swing City Grant Nelson is back! Just in time for Balearic Season—this hot little number is right off the back of the “life” single, released earlier this year. Including “club” and “dub” mixes, this disco groover will top charts in full swank. Featuring vocal stabs, GN beats, funky ass bass, keys
Review: Off the Cuff – Shake
Off the Cuff “Shake” Soulfuric Trax From northeast England, the production duo of “Off the Cuff” are Karl Frampton and Si Liliker. Welcoming them to the Soulfuric team with new single “Shake,” these folks know the nectar of the house fruit. Aside includes the swingin’ talent of Martin Ikin and Darren Giles for the “Solid
Review: Hardsoul ft. New Cool Collective – Bounson
Hardsoul ft. New Cool Collective Bounson Hardsoul Pressings It’s here, the long-awaited debut release of Hardsoul Pressings! The boys from Amsterdam (Roog and Greg) are precision and engineering at its finest. As they continue to go from hit to hit with strength, they’re in demand and the studio work is more profound than ever. This
Review: Ritual Carnage – I, Infidel
Ritual Carnage I, Infidel Osmose Productions Ritual Carnage = Hellchild + Hellbastard + Exodus There’s a lot of declaration in metal these days—“I, Monarch!” “I, Infidel!” What’s the deal? Anyway, stuff from Japan usually kicks ass, and there’s no exception here. This is good, solid thrashing death in the late 80s style complete with an
Review: Testament – Seen Between the Lines DVD
Testament Seen Between the Lines DVD Escapi Testament = Slayer + Exodus + (old) Metallica An entire concert as well as video clips. The traditional stuff for a DVD these days, yes? Originally only available back in the early 90s on video, now it’s on DVD. Testament was much along the lines of Exodus back
Review: With Passion – In the Midst of Bloodied Soil
With Passion In the Midst of Bloodied Soil Earache Records With Passion = Bathroom after lots of Mexican food It’s hit-and-miss with Earache Records anymore. It seems as though they are attempting to out-cheese Century Media and Metal Blade by signing SHIT!!! If this were Tatooine, I’d definitely be a Sith, as I’ve so easily