SOMBRE MOON – Linger Linger by Sombre Moon Sombre Moon comprises Amanda Jane Rogers (vocals) and Steve Loxley (synths), a Gloucestershire-based electro duo who previously produced the amazing ‘Numb’ back in 2018. They also did a star turn at 2019’s … Read More
The lights in the electronic music community dimmed suddenly this week when the news broke of the passing of Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider. Born in 1947, Schneider originally began his musical journey while studying in Düsseldorf. Delving into the experimental music … Read More
This Is Our Sound… When The Electricity Club was originally founded in the early 2000s, the electronic music scene was on the cusp of moving into a new era. Although it’s a genre of music that’s been with us for … Read More
Tales from a liminal heart… You would be forgiven for thinking that the genre of pop appears to have fallen out of favour in recent times. In an admittedly grim climate, music can seem to be more bleak – a … Read More
I heard you calling During a turbulent time for the music industry, Tim Burgess seems an unlikely herald for bringing people together over the love of albums. Better known for his involvement with rock outfit The Charlatans, Burgess has been … Read More
Norwegian legends are given the in-depth treatment… The meteoric rise of Norwegian synth-pop outfit a-ha during the mid-1980s was an event that seemed unlikely at the time, not least to the band’s founder-members. Yet, since their formation in 1982, Pål … Read More
Stylish Synth Appeal The name of Maika Loubté will probably find familiarity among anime fans for her contributions to Carole & Tuesday. The musical sci-fi anime by Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichiro Watanabe has proved to be popular anime title of … Read More
No one is ever really gone… Over the past few years, Promenade Cinema have steadily crafted an impressive reputation for their unique brand of baroque synth-pop. Consisting of Dorian Cramm and Emma Barson, Promenade Cinema’s 2018 album Living Ghosts (see … Read More
I turned you into a destroyer… For those that like their electronic music painted in darker hues, the ever-reliable Dicepeople are back with a selection of raw darkwave offerings care of the Destroyed EP. Consisting of Matt Brock (musician, songwriter … Read More
Biting on my tongue forever… Having made a big impact with their 2018 album Ouseburn (see The Electricity Club review previously), Newcastle outfit Twist Helix have also been carving up the live circuit with their dynamic performances, including a star … Read More