Speak of the devil, and the devil appears… As a long-time fan of Depeche Mode, I must admit some trepidation with their latest release Memento Mori, appropriately “an artistic or symbolic trope acting as a reminder of the inevitability of death.” Yet with apparent re-listenings, I once again begin to fall in love with their unique energy born of an … Continue reading Depeche Mode ~ Before We Drown [2⊘23]
Lovely statuesque Caitlin Stokes, lead singer of previously featured band Corlyx, remarked on the number of bands that successfully mimic other extremely popular bands, and it is difficult to argue with her pedigree. Likewise, it is impossible to argue as far as Depeche Mode is concerned. Bands such as Camouflage, Cause & Effect, Mesh, and M.I.N.E. have built extensive audiences by mining that same “fast-fashion” … Continue reading IżoL ~ A Lonely House [2⊘2⊘]
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]
As we continually morph onward through time, seeing shifts for both better and worse, it should be awe-inspiring to realize the sheer magnitude of change some of our heroes have had to endure and rise above to remain relevant. As a gifted female non-conformist musician, dealing with an inherent sexism in the system (see Lush), it must have been daunting. But … Continue reading Android Lust ~ Stained [2⊘⊘2]
We want our artists to be as we define them, not as they wish to be defined. Not unlike Robert Smith of The Cure not believing his music to be goth (see “Primary“), deadmau5 is not happy with being labeled a DJ either, despite being rated #5 on DJmag.com’s TOP100DJs in 2012. “I didn’t … Continue reading deadmau5 ~ My Heart Has Teeth (ft. Skylar Grey) [2⊘22]
