Reviews is our space for listening closely and speaking plainly. Albums, EPs, and singles are weighed on what they do, how they feel, and whether they hold up beyond the first spin. No hype cycles, no score inflation, no pretending everything is essential.
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“Notes Pour Plus Tard” is another strong record from Varsovie. Dark post punk, nervous guitars, powerful melodies and that signature tension between melancholy and aggression that makes their music so addictive. Released on 16 October 2026 through Icy Cold Records, the album is the sixth […]
“There are two scenes of country music in Poland”, said Błażej Grygiel, musician, producer, journalist, and founder of the Musica Tenebris label. One wears cowboy hats in the summer sun at Piknik Country Mrągowo. It drinks beer by the lakes, sings about freedom in carefully […]
This is the second article in our series looking back at the chaos, triumphs and sounds of 2024. Today, we are throwing ourselves headfirst into our Top 5 Albums of the Year. Forget the charts, the critics or the algorithms. This is not some all-knowing, […]
Initially, my intention was to focus solely on the video, but then I listened to the whole album, and I wanted to add my reflection on it. There are moments when an album feels like more than just a collection of songs – it becomes […]
David Gilmour wasn’t the sole figure responsible for Pink Floyd‘s rise to fame, but he was certainly a crucial part of the band’s identity, especially in their later years. My old man used to listen to Pink Floyd when I was a kid, and I […]
Sautrus is a band with a clear vision and unwavering artistic integrity, and they have just released an exceptional sixth album, “Lazarus Dilemma“. The band stands out not just for their sound but for their ability to weave complex narratives into their work. This latest […]
Mantarochen’s debut mini-album, “In The Badgers Cave” released under It’s Eleven Records, offers an intriguing exploration of cold wave and post-punk aesthetics. The album opens with evocative imagery, likening the experience to a cool infusion flowing through the veins, setting the stage for a captivating […]
French post punk dark rock band Varsovie return with “Pression à Froid”, a cold, poetic and politically charged album blending gothic atmosphere, post punk tension and haunting melodies.
