What's In Our Inbox? #62
In an effort to catch up with work I have to do on the site, some of the blurbs below were copied and pasted directly from their press release. This is not a behavior that will be repeated, nor do I feel guilty doing it, but I feel it is necessary to state. The normal style of blogging will continue with our next What's In Our Inbox? segment. Until then, stay dark, spooky, and electronic. -Steve
Laurent Colson : Dark Celebration
Witch house musician Laurent Colson has released their latest album "Dark Celebration". The thirteen track album contains vocals that were digitally crafted in an imaginary language, with spoken word vocals from Hong Ji Woo. The album has been released in CD (featuring a deluxe A4 spiral photo book) as well as digital platforms. You can stream / purchase the album below:
cryptonym : less tomorrow
EBM / black metal project cryptonym has released their latest EP "less tomorrow". The EP is available in both digital and limited edition cassette formats. The band has stated that there are hardcore undertones in the music as well. You can stream / purchase the album below:
Lisa Pung : [Où est] Aline
Microwaved : Save Me
Electro-Industrial band Microwaved has just unleashed their new EP, "Save Me". The EP contains sixteen tracks, fourteen of which will be available on streaming platforms June 12th. The Bandcamp release will contain two bonus tracks: a collaboration with LIEBCHEN on a cover of Pink Floyd's “Comfortably Numb” and an additional remix from the talented and outstanding remix artist Steven Olaf. "Save Me" refers to the album's theme of loss. Gabe Wilkinson, the founder of MICROWAVED says, "All of my songs seem to be about loss, addiction or monsters. These songs fall into the loss of love category. This record for me is also about taking these songs and expanding my musical vocabulary. It's about stretching some mental muscles and playing with ideas I may not have been very comfortable with."
Planetdamage : Relapse Protocol - The Remixes
The 8 track EP features re-thought versions and reinterpretations of their cyberpunk source materials by the following remixers: Aether Pilot, Spankthenun, Mach Fox of Zwaremachine, Freeze Etch, The Gothsicles, Chrome Corpse and Vandalaze. This release blends pounding technoid beats with tactical combat EBM and dystopian electro and comes as a pay-what-what-you-want release.
Hysterema : Хистерема
The debut album of the electropunk band from Brest, Belarus. The album “Хистерема” (translation: Hysterema) is a mixture of 80s synthesizer minimalism, the sounds of a Roland TR-707 drum machine, hardcore vocals and straightforward lyrics. The goal of the recording is to combine the stereotypical sound of the Jupiter-8 era with a punk aesthetic. You can purchase the album in digital and limited edition cassette below:
ATTRITION : The Alibi
ATTRITION has released the second single from their upcoming album "The Black Maria". Released as an EP, it comes with remixes from Bellhead, Vaselyne, Steckdose, and Follynator. Merch for the EP has also been released, including a pin and tote bag. You can stream / purchase the EP below:
HALLOWS : All That Is True
HALLOWS has released their full-length album, "All That Is True". The album explores themes of searching for a purpose, coming to terms with loss, and garnering strength to face adversity. The album was written mostly during times of unrest in Seattle (and the world) where both V and D witnessed the brutality of oppression first hand. These experiences served as inspiration for much of this output, pouring out angst, rebellion, and the drive to march towards a brighter future. Though the album is not explicitly political, it explores the emotional journey of existing in an unjust world. Stream / purchase below:
Primeval Path : Primeval Path
This is darkwave music from German project Primeval Path. The twelve-minute work contains four tracks in total. All songs were written by the project using a synthesizer, guitar, bass guitar, and drum computer. It was mixed and mastered by VAUST. Check it out:
Emilio Bernè : NOIOSE
Emilio Bernè hits out with an experimental, spoken world, and noise based piece titled "NOIOSE". The artist played the drums on the album with no-input mixer, objects and strings. It was recorded at No Record Studio and was mixed and mastered by Tom De Testa.
Dead Melodies : Fabled Machines of Old
Hanging Freud : Persona Normal
Exferno : Stopp i avloppet
Exferno has released a brand new single titled 'Stopp i avloppet'. Exferno is an artist making electronic music of different kinds like industrial and EBM. Stream / purchase below:
Aesthetic Perfection : Happy Face
Daniel Graves stated this about the song, "On June 4th, the sixth installment of my 12 songs in 12 months project enters the world. Created in the tradition of the beloved European “Summer Hit” the upbeat, uplifting pop music serves as a mask that hides the dark and sinister tone bubbling underneath. It is a squeaky clean ode to misery, that honestly depicts my lifelong battle with depression." You can stream and purchase it below:
Anthony (H) : No Monsters
Anthony (H) returns with a brand new EP featuring four original songs and remixes from Sebastian Komor and Live Evil Productions. Anthony's solo effort has flavors of electro-industrial, EBM, darkwave, and more inside. You can stream / purchase it below:
Glass Spells : Thrills
Inspired by nostalgic synth-driven classics, Glass Spells from San Diego, CA have released their latest single "Thrills" blending futuristic synth melodies and pulsing beats with hauntingly bright female vocals. The lyrics take a dive into the inner thoughts of someone looking for the next rush as the song aims to keep you dancing through the night. The single comes off of their upcoming album "Shattered" which will be released via Negative Gain on August 6th, 2021. You can purchase / stream the single below:
Meejah : Queen of Spring
Danish / Korean project Meejah will be releasing their full length debut, "Queen of Spring", on June 18th, 2021. The eight track album will be available in both digital and limited edition Vinyl copies. You can stream / purchase it below:
CrowJane : Delusion
Experimental post-punk artist CrowJane has released a music video for their single 'Delusion'. CrowJane stated that, "The song was inspired by the frustration and unmanageability of delusions and denial. The heartbreak of suffering from addiction and the repetition of 'burning your life to the ground." The single comes off of CrowJane's 2020 album "Mater Dolorosa". You can stream the video below and you can purchase the album HERE.
Carbon Martyr : A Soft Spot For the Broken
Industrial band Carbon Martyr has released their debut album "A Soft Spot For the Broken" via Machine Music United. The album explores the relationship between man and technology including overdependence, social media addiction, information manipulation, and group identity trends. You can stream a visualizer for the song 'Mind of Man' below and you can purchase the album HERE.
Keyozah : Fallin Hard
Cyber-electro-rock act Keyozah has released their brand new single 'Fallin Hard'. They released a Terminator influenced song last year with 'Get Out'. Their new single is a love song of sorts, with electro beats, guitar, and A!yo's powerful vocals. You can stream the single below:
Black Needle Noise : Machine
Construct : Root Of The Pulse
Industrial project Contstruct has released the first lyric video off of their current album "The Momentum Of Prior Belief". Construct is the result of a musical collaboration between Roland Zwaga (Krate, Acidrodent) and Frederik Vorderhake (Liquid Black Goo, The Loss) that spans over 25 years in several different projects. Around five years in the making, the album consists of 10 tracks of heavy melodic industrial. Also included are a digital booklet and one bonus track. You can stream / purchase the album HERE and you can stream the video below:
Zwaremachine : Zero Containment
Electro-industrial project Zwaremachine has released a lyric video for their single 'Zero Containment'. The single comes off of their upcoming album "Conquest 3000" which is due out summer 2021 via Phage Tapes. You can stream the lyric video directly below:
Bestial Mouths : Unshivered (Adult. Remix)
A spectral figure shrouded in a red cloak takes center stage in Bestial Mouths' latest music video for the track 'Unshivered' from their recently released remix album, Thousandneedles, which dropped earlier this month. The single has been remixed by electro-punk duo Adult. The album is available HERE and you can stream the video directly below:
Astari Nite : Pocket Full of Posies
Jun 08 2021
Laurent Colson : Dark Celebration
Witch house musician Laurent Colson has released their latest album "Dark Celebration". The thirteen track album contains vocals that were digitally crafted in an imaginary language, with spoken word vocals from Hong Ji Woo. The album has been released in CD (featuring a deluxe A4 spiral photo book) as well as digital platforms. You can stream / purchase the album below:
cryptonym : less tomorrow
EBM / black metal project cryptonym has released their latest EP "less tomorrow". The EP is available in both digital and limited edition cassette formats. The band has stated that there are hardcore undertones in the music as well. You can stream / purchase the album below:
Lisa Pung : [Où est] Aline
LISA PUNG is an Electro-Freaks project formed by Sandie Trash (vocals / France), Chöd (Electronics, lyrics, compositions / France), Kloot Per W (guitar, bass / Belgium, ex Polyphonic Size), Dave Sex Gang (Bass, melodyline / Los Angeles, ex Sex Gang Children, Christian Death, Carcrash International), Kelsey Warren aka Blak Emoji (synth, vocals, mixing / New York City) & Meïa Santiago (vocals / New York City). Their most recent EP has just been released in digital formats and can be streamed / purchased below:
Microwaved : Save Me
Electro-Industrial band Microwaved has just unleashed their new EP, "Save Me". The EP contains sixteen tracks, fourteen of which will be available on streaming platforms June 12th. The Bandcamp release will contain two bonus tracks: a collaboration with LIEBCHEN on a cover of Pink Floyd's “Comfortably Numb” and an additional remix from the talented and outstanding remix artist Steven Olaf. "Save Me" refers to the album's theme of loss. Gabe Wilkinson, the founder of MICROWAVED says, "All of my songs seem to be about loss, addiction or monsters. These songs fall into the loss of love category. This record for me is also about taking these songs and expanding my musical vocabulary. It's about stretching some mental muscles and playing with ideas I may not have been very comfortable with."
Planetdamage : Relapse Protocol - The Remixes
The 8 track EP features re-thought versions and reinterpretations of their cyberpunk source materials by the following remixers: Aether Pilot, Spankthenun, Mach Fox of Zwaremachine, Freeze Etch, The Gothsicles, Chrome Corpse and Vandalaze. This release blends pounding technoid beats with tactical combat EBM and dystopian electro and comes as a pay-what-what-you-want release.
Hysterema : Хистерема
The debut album of the electropunk band from Brest, Belarus. The album “Хистерема” (translation: Hysterema) is a mixture of 80s synthesizer minimalism, the sounds of a Roland TR-707 drum machine, hardcore vocals and straightforward lyrics. The goal of the recording is to combine the stereotypical sound of the Jupiter-8 era with a punk aesthetic. You can purchase the album in digital and limited edition cassette below:
ATTRITION : The Alibi
ATTRITION has released the second single from their upcoming album "The Black Maria". Released as an EP, it comes with remixes from Bellhead, Vaselyne, Steckdose, and Follynator. Merch for the EP has also been released, including a pin and tote bag. You can stream / purchase the EP below:
HALLOWS : All That Is True
HALLOWS has released their full-length album, "All That Is True". The album explores themes of searching for a purpose, coming to terms with loss, and garnering strength to face adversity. The album was written mostly during times of unrest in Seattle (and the world) where both V and D witnessed the brutality of oppression first hand. These experiences served as inspiration for much of this output, pouring out angst, rebellion, and the drive to march towards a brighter future. Though the album is not explicitly political, it explores the emotional journey of existing in an unjust world. Stream / purchase below:
Primeval Path : Primeval Path
This is darkwave music from German project Primeval Path. The twelve-minute work contains four tracks in total. All songs were written by the project using a synthesizer, guitar, bass guitar, and drum computer. It was mixed and mastered by VAUST. Check it out:
Emilio Bernè : NOIOSE
Emilio Bernè hits out with an experimental, spoken world, and noise based piece titled "NOIOSE". The artist played the drums on the album with no-input mixer, objects and strings. It was recorded at No Record Studio and was mixed and mastered by Tom De Testa.
Dead Melodies : Fabled Machines of Old
The old bard sat muttering by the hearth in the creaky wooden tavern. His table a scatter of maps, aged leather-bound books and unravelled scrolls lit only by the flicker of candlelight and occasional fizz of embers when drawing on his pipe. Once a chronicler to the kings of old and trusted advisor in the great war, his grey, ragged demeanour concealed a regal past of breaking fast at the finest tables across the land. The second age of the machines had taken its toll, fracturing once great empires to but a tribal fight for dominion and a race to find the firestone, for the prophecy was said to say that he who yieldeth the stone, ruleth the land and to him the machines shall answer. Mages of fire led armies of towering machines across the land in search of the stone, burning anything and everything in their path. Cities crumbled, settlements were burnt and displaced citizens all now looked to the rising sun for the next age to begin. And the legends, the truths and answers all now sat with the bard, for he had discovered a secret code hidden within the ancient texts and stories of old that would lead to the firestone. A nod to the barkeep furnished him with another tankard of the finest mead as he continued to decipher the code.
Hanging Freud : Persona Normal
Glasgow based darkwave/post-punk duo Hanging Freud have just unveiled their sixth full-length album Persona Normal. The band states: "We were living between the UK and Brazil, going back and forth. These were two societies going through extreme change. The whole world was changing in a way that felt scary." Some themes of Persona Normal deal with detachment, dissociation, what it means to be human, political issues and about strong, irrational cults. These are approached in tracks like “I beg you” and “We don’t want to sleep”. Persona Normal is also a record about transformation, and growth, accepting losses and coming to terms with the loss of innocence. Persona Normal is available now in physical and digital formats on HANGING FREUD's label, Tiny Box. Persona Normal was written produced and recorded by the duo with mastering duties from James Plotkin (Khanate).
Exferno : Stopp i avloppet
Exferno has released a brand new single titled 'Stopp i avloppet'. Exferno is an artist making electronic music of different kinds like industrial and EBM. Stream / purchase below:
Aesthetic Perfection : Happy Face
Daniel Graves stated this about the song, "On June 4th, the sixth installment of my 12 songs in 12 months project enters the world. Created in the tradition of the beloved European “Summer Hit” the upbeat, uplifting pop music serves as a mask that hides the dark and sinister tone bubbling underneath. It is a squeaky clean ode to misery, that honestly depicts my lifelong battle with depression." You can stream and purchase it below:
Anthony (H) : No Monsters
Anthony (H) returns with a brand new EP featuring four original songs and remixes from Sebastian Komor and Live Evil Productions. Anthony's solo effort has flavors of electro-industrial, EBM, darkwave, and more inside. You can stream / purchase it below:
Glass Spells : Thrills
Inspired by nostalgic synth-driven classics, Glass Spells from San Diego, CA have released their latest single "Thrills" blending futuristic synth melodies and pulsing beats with hauntingly bright female vocals. The lyrics take a dive into the inner thoughts of someone looking for the next rush as the song aims to keep you dancing through the night. The single comes off of their upcoming album "Shattered" which will be released via Negative Gain on August 6th, 2021. You can purchase / stream the single below:
Meejah : Queen of Spring
Danish / Korean project Meejah will be releasing their full length debut, "Queen of Spring", on June 18th, 2021. The eight track album will be available in both digital and limited edition Vinyl copies. You can stream / purchase it below:
CrowJane : Delusion
Experimental post-punk artist CrowJane has released a music video for their single 'Delusion'. CrowJane stated that, "The song was inspired by the frustration and unmanageability of delusions and denial. The heartbreak of suffering from addiction and the repetition of 'burning your life to the ground." The single comes off of CrowJane's 2020 album "Mater Dolorosa". You can stream the video below and you can purchase the album HERE.
Carbon Martyr : A Soft Spot For the Broken
Industrial band Carbon Martyr has released their debut album "A Soft Spot For the Broken" via Machine Music United. The album explores the relationship between man and technology including overdependence, social media addiction, information manipulation, and group identity trends. You can stream a visualizer for the song 'Mind of Man' below and you can purchase the album HERE.
Keyozah : Fallin Hard
Cyber-electro-rock act Keyozah has released their brand new single 'Fallin Hard'. They released a Terminator influenced song last year with 'Get Out'. Their new single is a love song of sorts, with electro beats, guitar, and A!yo's powerful vocals. You can stream the single below:
Black Needle Noise : Machine
The single is the first release for Black Needle Noise on COP International Records, the independent record label where Fryer acts as A&R and a producer, helming the work of artists such as Stabbing Westward, Azam Ali, Chiasm, Stoneburner, Blackcarburning and more. “Machine” is being released as a digital EP HERE and includes remixes from several artists on the roster including Christopher Hall (Stabbing Westward), Mark Hockings (Blackcarburning) and Sick Jokes, as well as Soman and Samantha Togni (London DJ).
Construct : Root Of The Pulse
Industrial project Contstruct has released the first lyric video off of their current album "The Momentum Of Prior Belief". Construct is the result of a musical collaboration between Roland Zwaga (Krate, Acidrodent) and Frederik Vorderhake (Liquid Black Goo, The Loss) that spans over 25 years in several different projects. Around five years in the making, the album consists of 10 tracks of heavy melodic industrial. Also included are a digital booklet and one bonus track. You can stream / purchase the album HERE and you can stream the video below:
Zwaremachine : Zero Containment
Electro-industrial project Zwaremachine has released a lyric video for their single 'Zero Containment'. The single comes off of their upcoming album "Conquest 3000" which is due out summer 2021 via Phage Tapes. You can stream the lyric video directly below:
Bestial Mouths : Unshivered (Adult. Remix)
A spectral figure shrouded in a red cloak takes center stage in Bestial Mouths' latest music video for the track 'Unshivered' from their recently released remix album, Thousandneedles, which dropped earlier this month. The single has been remixed by electro-punk duo Adult. The album is available HERE and you can stream the video directly below:
Astari Nite : Pocket Full of Posies
Miami, Florida-Gothic Rock artists Astari Nite release their new music video 'Pocket Full of Posies'. 'Pocket Full of Posies' explores the tragedy of love, the wounds of love, and the surrender of love. Originally started as a jingle by co-producer David Grinder, the song was further inspired by a poem written by vocalist Mychael. The poem was written after a show Astari Nite played in London a few years ago. Echoing memories from then to now, allowed the band to write what is a delicate and yet, rather happy song.
Steven Gullotta
info@brutalresonance.comI've been writing for Brutal Resonance since November of 2012 and now serve as the editor-in-chief. I love the dark electronic underground and usually have too much to listen to at once but I love it. I am also an editor at Aggressive Deprivation, a digital/physical magazine since March of 2016. I support the scene as much as I can from my humble laptop.
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