Retro-futuristic, shamanic, nocturnal. Alpha Heaven is an evocative multidimensional piece of music best consumed as a whole. Take it as you want, seems to be […]
Tag: Shoegaze
Figure Study / Inhalt :: Double review (Dark Entries)
2013 looks to be the most productive year to date for Josh Cheon’s Dark Entries. Alongside a spread of superb re-issues is an exploration of […]
Laugh Clown Laugh / Play :: Double review (Medical)
It is releases like Laugh Clown Laugh and Play which have made Troy Wadsworth’s imprint the respected global label it has become. Medical Records is […]
Isinglass :: One 3 Four (Anna Logue)
One 3 Four melts with an emotionless disregard married with a synthesizer absorption that captured much of the New Wave spirit. I sometimes feel that […]
Conquering Animal Sound :: On Floating Bodies (Chemikal Underground)
A seminal second record by the Scots, full of interesting detail and powerful songwriting. It’s hard not to feel that if Björk were to start again, […]
Algebra Suicide / Los Microwaves :: Double review (Dark Entries)
Whereas Algebra Suicide employed drum machines to create a laconic monologue, Los Microwaves used electronic equipment to drive experimentation. Two disparate LPs exploring different avenues […]
4PLAY :: Multi-review for Aquarelle, Ekin Fil, Secret Pyramid, John Davis (Students of Decay)
Below are considered and passing thoughts on four submissions from Alex Cobb‘s ever-diligent Students of Decay (previously on igloomag here and here). Two recent: an update […]
Xex :: Xex:Change (Dark Entries)
A new wave narrative is at the heart of their sound, a fresh faced exuberance coupled with a critical eye. Experimental, intelligent and a tad […]