art by disturbedbyvoices of a masked doctor with pills and needles named "wanting"

Propter Hoc – Ask Dr. Mueller [2⊘23]

Little-known Propter Hoc [adv. lat.] meaning “because of this” hails from the Scottish borders of the U.K., self-described as coldwave, darkwave, and post-punk, of which little else is known. You almost wonder that he even bothers to have social media accounts as he shares new releases and little else. Though to be fair, he does seem modest perhaps to a fault. “Endless night, Black orchids. The lights are naked, And I’m eclipsed … Continue reading Propter Hoc – Ask Dr. Mueller [2⊘23]

PINK TURNS BLUE ~ Not Gonna Take It [2⊘22]

There is a story-turned-philosophy, that even its author does not believe. A philosophy that each of us is actually each other. This is the “Egg Theory“, so-called for Andy Weir’s short story “The Egg”. In it, I am you, you are me, and we are all one individual, at any time over the history of … Continue reading PINK TURNS BLUE ~ Not Gonna Take It [2⊘22]

Twin Tribes ~ Shadows [2⊘18]

Twin Tribes’ ‘Shadows’ is ostensibly a kidnapping/snuff video set to an anthemic 80s-era new wave gothic soundtrack. Not for naught, or is it? These aren’t supposed vampires, they have no sharply-elongated canines to speak of and so the entire video endeavor seems driven by a coldly craven lust for murder power. A savage depiction of blood lust horror, wet raw, well-done, and tastefully end-credit-sated. “This time of night feels like … Continue reading Twin Tribes ~ Shadows [2⊘18]