Morrison “9 Lives” Appetite For Freedom What a beautiful song. Morrison has a unique voice, that sounds as beautiful in the high reaches as in the lower reaches, and when she slides the note on the word “trouble”, a chill … Continue Reading
Sharon Van Etten “Comeback Kid” Remind Me Tomorrow What a powerful presence Sharon Van Etten has. As one reviewer stated, “1. the old Sharon can’t come to the phone right now and 2. the new Sharon is a dark queen.” … Continue Reading
Pilod “Lion Ego” Black Swan What a beautifully dark album. Coming from Belgium, Pilod sounds like a combination of Sufjan Stevens at his saddest with Neutral Milk Hotel at Jeff Magnum’s deepest. Comprised of Frédéric Baervoets – guitar / vocals, … Continue Reading
Anna von Hausswolff ‘The Mysterious Vanishing of Electra’ Dead Magic She’s back, that beautiful Swedish Dark Goth goddess. On her new single, she sounds like a cross between PJ Harvey and Diamonda Galas, especially wins she swoops up to those … Continue Reading
One’s A Crowd “If I Go Away” Writing Infinity Seth Flynn, recording as One’s A Crowd, does not record happy music, hence the name One’s A Crowd, but he does record beautiful music. From Virginia, One’s A Crowd new album … Continue Reading
Son Lux “Dream State” Brighter Wounds Son Lux is one of the greatest bands out there that no one knows about. This band has so much talent. I love them so much. Their bio says everything, so let me quote … Continue Reading
Krysle Lip “Electric Mirror” Intravenous Therapy Welcome to the dark world of Krylse Lip, as he sings about the images that bombard everyday, where the media tries to show us what we SHOULD look like. In his dark, melodic way, … Continue Reading
The Black Atlas “Equinox” Equinox The Black Atlas is on tour. WATCH OUT; THIS WILL BE GREAT AND DANGEROUS. Peter Koronios has a dangerous vision, one that is dark but playful. Think Queens of the New Stone Age with Pink … Continue Reading
Wildnorthe “Iron” Awe What is going on in Portugal? The music coming out of that country is so beautiful and dark. First there was Les Baton Rouge, the Kinectic Glass, and now Wildnorthe. Lisbon is happening. Wildnorthe is composed of Sara … Continue Reading