Their words pull no punches, they are fired with conviction and intent. Softening this directness is the composition of their songs, the rich instrumentation smoothing corners without diluting the message. An accomplished album from a political and polyphonic partnership.
Tag: Synthpop
Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan :: Your Community Hub (Castles In Space)
Your Community Hub is a great take on a classic style of electronic music. While it’d be easy to discredit this LP as just rehashed old techniques, the execution is what ultimately sets it apart, so much so that if this style happened to resuscitate in a couple years to come, Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan would be one of the names to hail and remember—and I promise—it’s not that challenging to do so.
Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan :: The Nation’s Most Central Location (Castles in Space)
Overall, a wistful reflection on the past inside the present, seen through hometown glass darkly; a critique of its place in the nation ‘inspired’ by the architecture and history of the eponymous New Town he grew up in.
Star Madman :: Alone (Self Released)
Alone was a gem to stumble upon, a very pleasurable record. It’s very easy on the ear and I fell for it with ease and […]
Vlimmer :: Angststand (Blackjack Illuminist)
Once more and with a nostalgic, reflective romantic flavor Vlimmer’s musical range honors the memory of leading projects in the 80s dark music and electro […]
Charm Days & Glamaticus :: Double review (Sun Sea Sky)
Will Andyhazy’s double review for Charm Days’ ambient organic electronica album Shelter and Glamaticus’ twinkling bells and subtle chimes of Dream Room — both released on Sun Sea Sky Productions. Charm […]
Kofe :: Balance (Other Voices)
Kofe handles an interest for a singular and dynamic hybrid between futuristic-structural electronic synthscapes and darkened catchy new wave pop. Other Voices Records is a […]
SOLVENT :: Dreaming of wires
Igloo Magazine caught up with the analogue enthusiast (Jason Amm aka Solvent) to find out what makes this musical machine man tick. An exclusive mix of […]