Author: Ritualcontrol

Franck Vigroux is a versatile artist known for his experimental electronic music and modern composition. His music features tectonic tensions, electronic textures, and a unique approach to sonic exploration. He is also known for his transdisciplinary shows and audiovisual concerts, collaborating with visual artists. His latest album “Grand Bal” continues to push the boundaries of his signature sound. What are your thoughts on artists who continually evolve and push the boundaries of their own style? Read the Full Article

Olhava, the Russian atmoblack-shoegaze duo, has been around since 2016 and has already released five full-length albums. Their latest release, Sacrifice, continues their trend of weighty, mournful, and organic atmospheric black metal. However, despite its ethereal dreaminess and hypnotic repetition, Sacrifice suffers from a bloated 86-minute runtime and a lack of standout moments. While the production is light and organic, the album struggles to differentiate between tracks, making it difficult for the listener to navigate its vast reaches. This raises the question of whether longer runtimes necessarily lead to diminishing returns for atmospheric black metal albums. Is there a point…

Keyboardist Judit K. of Obsidian Kingdom has released a solo album, SAFO.EXE, exploring humanity’s relationship with technology in a cyberpunk context. With her personal observations and poetry, she addresses artificial intelligence and the erosion of meaningful data. How do you think technology impacts our lives, and what role does music play in reflecting these themes? Read the Full Article

Welcome back to Consequence’s Dusting ‘Em Off, where classic albums that have found an enduring place in pop culture are revisited. In this edition, Hum’s album “You’d Prefer an Astronaut” is examined, discussing the band’s shoegaze-influenced post-hardcore sound, their unexpected success with “Stars” in a Cadillac commercial, and their influence on future bands like Deftones. The album’s enduring impact is highlighted, prompting the question: what other overlooked shoegaze pioneers have had a lasting influence on music? Read the Full Article

Delusive Relics has just released a new single called “Fairy Ring.” The song is inspired by the naturally occurring circular patterns of mushrooms and fungi known as fairy rings. These mysterious rings have been the subject of folklore and superstition throughout history. What other natural phenomena inspire artistic expression and storytelling? Read the Full Article

The series Two for the Road features artists Squid and Water from Your Eyes discussing their upcoming tour and more. The latest installment includes a discussion about their music, tour preparations, and smoking habits. Squid’s upcoming North American tour dates are listed, with Water from Your Eyes as the opening act. This raises the question: what unique experiences do fans of both bands hope to have at these upcoming shows? Read the Full Article