“Dark Experimental Witch House release from Chile released in 2021.”
Pulsating from the dark underground: Chalice Sect's Finis Initii marks "the end of the beginning" for this Los Angeles darkwave trio, fusing pulsating EBM beats, dancefloor-insistent melodrama, and dynamic guitars into a charged post-punk statement. Arcane Synthetic's Revised Reports – Volume 2 revisits earlier material through an unstable lens — distorted reflections and adjusted transmissions emphasising texture and sonic architecture — while their A New Era & Nothing More: Part I moves through industrial abrasion and dark ambient landscapes exploring psychological aftermath and identity collapse. Stars and the Underground's Echolocation reaches ethereal shoegaze heights with guest vocalist Hannah Berry of Talmar, while Rare Kreature's Noises Beyond weaves '80s horror through darkwave with morose-to-campy cinematic flair. Humanfobia's DRAG ME TO THE WITCH HOUSE conjures ghostly computer music from Chile, and The Penal Colony's Beyond ventures into post-industrial rock and musique concrète inspired by cold realms beyond human understanding.
“Los Angeles darkwave trio Chalice Sect unveils riveting new electronic post-punk EP Finis Initii”
“This follow up to the debut album, Awaken The Androids is made almost entirely of collaboration tracks.”
“witch house v/a compilation in collaboration with innocent darkness artist. Heavy dark industrial beats and witch house old school style.-”
“'Decadence' is a work of electro-industrial music inspired by the acts of self-indulgence done in reaction to perceived sociocultural decay.”
“Arcane Synthetic is conceptually driven by a central protagonist, through the means of time travel, reporting back on the human condition.”
“'Beyond' is a work of post-industrial rock with elements of musique concrete, inspired by the cold realms of existence beyond human understanding, hope and desire.”
“Auckland-based Stars and the Underground return with a new single blending post-punk, indie rock, and shoegaze influences. RIYL: The Mission UK, The Chameleons, The Church”
“Noises Beyond is an '80s horror-inspired exploration of darkwave and post-punk that flits between morose and campy vibes for a uniquely cinematic experience.”