SUBJECT -Who Will Save Belgium? (CD/Vinyl/Digital) (JE M'EN FISH) Now that a certain segment of the scene is once again nostalgic for slightly experimental and analog 80s music with a certain pop “feel,” this “Who Will Save Belgium?” release is probably arriving at just the right time. Even more so: this is not a contemporary group trying to sound like the 80s—this is the original work, ranging from slightly experimental to breezily poppy,with a nod to the German Kraut scene.Music,after all, is a medium that constantly renews itself through mutual influence. I’m thinking of tracks like “What Happened To You,” “L’Ultima Storia,” “I See You,” “The Desert Call” (poppy), or “Dance Decadance.”Others aremore experimental pop,like the title track of this album,or simply experimental, like “Strange Girl” or “The Happy Nurse.” Alongside synths, rhythm boxes, guitar and bass, instruments like an organ, saxophone, and early mini-sampler machines were used to create this idiosyncratic 80s experimental pop sound. [KI] DAEMONIANYMPHE -Witches'Lullaby:Whispers from the North, South and East (EP (Digital)) (Self-Released) ‘Witches' Lullaby: Whispers from the North, South and East’ follows the special EP released in 2021. A whole project based on the lullaby with the same title which was composed for the play based on William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Spyros: “The original piece, ‘Witches’ Lullaby'’ for the play Macbeth, received positive reactions from the audience fromaround the world.One of the comments came fromUkraine; amother told us that she has been listening to the lullaby every day with her 3-month-old son! For other people it is an emotional experience,and some others find calmness or sleep while listening to it.These are unexpected reactions frompeople around the world who inspire us to work on projects that we never really intended to. Since then we have released various works for theatre or different side-projects (music for theatrical plays including 'Macbeth', improvisations with ancient Greek instruments, lullabies etc) but not a Daemonia Nymphe full length albumwith our main work, so the forthcoming Daemonia Nymphe release is of great importance.” [HC] THIS MORN'OMINA -Omm Of Life (Digital) IThis Morn'Omina has released a new EP titled OmmOf Life.The tribal vibe,occasionally taking a powerful turn towards industrial, appeals to many fans. This Morn'Omina has proven time and again that it has a dedicated following. Hypnotic rhythms—both meditative and danceable.The band masters the art of intertwining these elements into its own unique brand of tribal music. This EP features four tracks that encapsulate all these influences. Samadhi_Q carries a solid dose of industrial within it. Despite its entrancing rhythm, heavier sounds emerge throughout. Veridian, on the other hand, embraces Eastern-inspired rhythms. The beats lean more downtempo, offering a more soothing experience with finely tuned and beautifully crafted synths and samples.Anagki et Alithea leans more towards techno.The choice of synth sounds,once again interwoven with an abundance of samples and a calming rhythm,encourages introspection—at least for a moment. Just before the halfway mark, the tempo picks up again. The title track, OmmOf Life,closes the EP.Adynamic rhythmand ethereal vocals transport you to higher realms—mental realms.You either love it or you don’t.Tribal sounds for everyone! [JB] (Self-Released) PSYCLON NINE -And then Oblivion (CD/Vinyl/Digital) (Metropolis Records) We know Psyclon Nine can be sweet, almost timidly dark, but just as easily blisteringly cruel. And at times, you have no idea which way the industrial wind is blowing. Well, I needed a few listens to really take this album in and wrap my head around it. Opening gently... is it a choice? Amisdirection? A stretching of expectations? Anyway, Devils Work opens with ominous chimes. The kind that would serve a good horror movie well. Then come deep synths and Nero mumbling his way through. But that’s just foreplay for… Shoot To Kill,which announces itself like an old-school EBM track: bassline.Naked. Raw. Until the drums and Nero's signature heavily distorted vocals—and equally distorted guitars—take over. CRWLNG FRM CNT TCSKT takes it up another notch. This is solid industrial metal where everything sounds in harmony….Well… all in all, a varied album. Where I had somewhat lost touch with the band, I gladly hitch my wagon back to them with this one. [JB] Read full reviews on http://www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be/en/reviews/ - 27 - www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be
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