[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,…
[Review] Farfisa – Cosmodrome
Manchester trio Farfisa (Lucian Thomas, Will Robinson, Luke Shenton) return with “Cosmodrome,” a record that marks a definitive pivot in their sonic evolution. Described by the band as “Wavy, Fuzzy…
[Review] Jordsjø – Pestkrønikene
Jordsjø mark their tenth anniversary with “Pestkrønikene,” their ninth overall release and a definitive consolidation of their standing within contemporary Progressive music. Originally conceived as a collection of studio outtakes…
[Review] Zephyr – Out Of Bounds
Few months after his previous discographic ventures, Zephyr returns with a commanding statement of intent: “Out Of Bounds,” released on June 30, 2026. Behind the moniker lies Newtown, Pennsylvania-based multi-instrumentalist…
[Review] Kiss Me Black – The Room Of Silence
Hailing from the French capital, Kiss Me Black operates at the volatile intersection of Gothic Blues, Noir Rock, and vintage electronics. Their latest EP, “The Room Of Silence,” recorded over…
[Review] Paul Haslinger and Christian Wittman – Mallarmé
The founding of noion Music is not merely the launch of a new label; it stands as an act of creative independence against an industry dominated by algorithms and functional…
[Review] Haken – in a fever dream EP
2026 opens with a significant lineup shift for Haken: the departure of two members the band itself once called “irreplaceable” — longtime guitarist Charlie Griffiths and bassist Conner Green —…