[Review] Quorum – Reflections
Founded in Moscow in 2003, the Neo-Prog quartet Quorum constructs a sonic architecture deeply rooted in 19th-century classical tradition and the seminal Progressive Rock of the 1970s. With stylistic debt…
[Review] Fling II – 3
In an era defined by desire optimization, where every user interaction is tracked, monetized, and engineered to predict content consumption, Fling II take the opposing path. Hailing from Ann Arbor,…
[Review] Nephila – HULDRA
Formed in Arvika, Värmland, in 2017, Nephila quickly established themselves as one of Sweden’s most compelling Rock acts, a trajectory cemented by their 2022 P3 Guld Awards nomination for their…
[Review] Earth Altar – Hawk And Swan
The genesis of Earth Altar is rooted in celestial convergence. Formed in the bleak winter of 2020 in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia), Jon MacIsaac (drums, vocals, bajo quinto) and Spencer…
[Review] Dualisis – Us EP
Formed in 2023 by vocalist Yama Tokido and guitarist/keyboardist Eric Senn, the French quartet evolved into a formidable quintet with the addition of Corentin Senn (bass/cello), Estéban Rodriguez (guitar), and…
[Review] Avalanches – Fragile
The return of the Nantes-based trio Avalanches to the international stage with “Fragile” is more than a standard release, it is a strategic statement that solidifies their position at the…
[Review] Ian Neal – This Gemlike Flame
Four years after his preceding release, “Barkston Ash” (2022), UK composer Ian Neal returns with “This Gemlike Flame,” issued on June 23, 2026. The album does not merely gesture toward…
[Review] Blessed Black – Seasons Vol. 3
Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, Blessed Black operates precisely according to their own creed: “Riffs Forever, Forever Riffs.” Guitarists Joshua Murphy and Jake Stone, alongside rhythm section Ray Bates and Brad…
[Review] King Potenaz – Aracane Desert Rituals Vol. 2
King Potenaz — the Fasano-based power trio of Giuseppe Guarini, Francesco Pensato, and Piero Schiavone — stand as Italy’s foremost priests of esoteric, mud-caked Doom. Released June 12, 2026 once…
[Review] Neo – Neo (2026 Musea Records Reissue)
Long before the name “Neo” became synonymous with Cyberpunk cinema, a musical project of rare refinement was taking shape in the heart of French Lorraine. Formed in 1978 in Sarreguemines,…