In the enigmatic Aqua Planing, Werner Durand and Alio Die create a sonorous, powerful, impervious space; sometimes liquid, subtly endearing. A meeting of mysterious sounds, both improvised and organised, of the traditional and self-made wind- instruments and their hybrids by Werner Durand (persian and circular water ney, circular clarinet, khen, prepared shakuhachi) with the editing, loops and enviromental recordings by Alio Die. As in the title track, where they recorded the sound of the wind b
Their new mini-album is not only fascinating because of it’s gracile perfection in composition and musical virtuosity, but also through it’s musical diversity, supported by members of Changes and Lady Morphia.
from a band who are creating excitement across the whole scene, and they have only appeared on a handful of extremely rare compilations, A genius mixture of martial industrial, neo-folk, ambience and neo-classical!
Inspired by Coleridge’s Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner, this solo work by Ataraxia’s guitarist, displays both trademark elements of his main band and a rich myriad of influences and sounds new to his composition.
The second instalment of this label compilation has the same aim as part one had: making the music of Eis & Licht more widely known, so you will get more than 70 minutes of music in a beautiful Digifile plus booklet. Bands: Lux Interna, Neutral, Leger des Heils, Scivias, While Angels Watch, Nebelung, Darkwood, Ostara, Voxus Imp, Sonne Hagal, among others.
Grave Blessings , the fourth full-length album from Unto Ashes is easily their most powerful and emotional work to date. It is a virtual essay in “blood-lit” music, exquisitely created, performed, and recorded. Once again, Unto Ashes reveals their signature combination of sublime vocal harmonies and characteristically unorthodox instrumentation: hurdy-gurdy, dulcimers, cello, French horn, acoustic and electric guitars,
Originally released as three separate LPs: COP, GREED, and HOLY MONEY plus the EP YOUNG GOD. Swans play some of the most brutal songs that can still be called music. This two-disc set collects the band’s third, fourth, and fifth albums, along with an early EP. Clearly influenced by Throbbing Gristle and Test Department , Swans take the basic template of industrial music, remove the last vestiges of punk
“Retours des tranchées” is dealing with a mix of martial pop and neoclassical touches as CDAA or Ordo Equitum Solis, with french lyrics.The main theme of the album is the hard struggle of men and women during the WWI, with no judgement or advice just a tribute to those who gave their life and those who lost a heart. The cd come in a beautiful digipack and its limited only to 500 copies
With their debut, Fleur became one of the leading figures in Prikosnovenie’s team. This new releases continues the brilliant combination between neofolk, neoclassical, and, russian ethereal pop.
Pinknruby is back with a beautiful album, enchanting and sweet melodies are the landscapes of the beautiful and charismatic Slovene singer Mihaela Repina. Garden is full of new sounds like rare bowed psaltery, hammered dulcimer, harp or a double bass.
