Nov 6, 2023 Music Winks & Kisses (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) by Airiel (Review) The Chicago shoegazers’ four-EP set, now featuring previously unreleased demos, is a shining example of shoegaze pop par excellence.
Oct 31, 2023 Music Eyes in the Water by Fine China (Review) The Arizona outfit expands upon their ’80s-influenced sound with ambient interludes and less conventional arrangements.
Sep 25, 2023 Music Always & Always by The Julies (Review) The Julies return after nearly 30 years with an album of mature, reflective indie pop.
Sep 8, 2023 Anime Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These by Shunsuke Tada (Review) The sprawling space opera series inspired by Yoshiki Tanaka’s novels gets a modern remake courtesy of Production I.G.
Sep 4, 2023 Music Everything Is Alive by Slowdive (Review) The pairing of introspective lyrics and evolved sonics leads to a quality of reflection that’s unique in Slowdive’s catalog.
Aug 29, 2023 Music Here We Lie by Slow Salvation (Review) One of Velvet Blue Music’s dreamiest releases to date. Which, given the label’s extensive catalog, is saying something.
Aug 28, 2023 Music Life in Death by Kintsugi (Review) Kintsugi transform the grief over losing several beloved family members into lovely instrumental arrangements.
Jul 20, 2023 Anime Ergo Proxy by Shūkō Murase (Review) A deeply existential dystopic tale that seems intent on doing everything it can to leave viewers scratching their heads, for better or worse.
Jul 19, 2023 Music Church of the Last Epoch by State Azure (Review) For a single ambient piece that runs over 90 minutes, there’s always something going on… should you choose to listen close enough.
Jul 14, 2023 Music Roxi’s Dream Pt. 1 by Pure Bathing Culture (Review) The dream pop duo’s latest is the first in a series of semi-autobiographical EPs about star-crossed lovers making their way in a cruel, capitalist society.
Jun 26, 2023 Music So, I Set Myself a Problem by A Great Cloud of Witnesses (Review) This instrumental EP from Luxury’s Lee Bozeman contains one of the prettiest songs I’ve heard in awhile.
Jun 17, 2023 Music 30 Years Ago, Saviour Machine Unleashed Their Apocalypse on Christian Metal (Review) With their theatrical aesthetics and Revelation-inspired lyrics, Saviour Machine caused quite the stir with their debut.
Jun 15, 2023 Music These Clouds… by Various Artists (Review) Sound in Silence’s 100th release is an excellent introduction to their curated ambient aesthetic.
May 16, 2023 Music Paeans by Aarktica (Review) Aarktica’s eleventh album is characterized by a peaceful, contemplative interplay between guitar, cello, and viola.
Apr 16, 2023 Music It’s Okay to Live a Quiet Life by Denison Witmer (Review) Denison Witmer’s new single espouses a quiet life in a suitably hushed manner.
Mar 31, 2023 Music Really Early, Really Late by The Declining Winter (Review) The Declining Winter’s latest album is their finest yet, a stark-yet-lush affair filled with haunting arrangements and lyrics.
Mar 11, 2023 Anime Movies The Princess and the Pilot by Jun Shishido (Review) Thanks to detailed artwork and solid animation, The Princess and the Pilot isn’t a bad movie. But it had the potential to be much more.
Mar 6, 2023 Music Goodbye Divine by Creux Lies (Review) Darkwave outfit Creux Lies aren’t afraid to wear their influences or emotions on their sleeves, which is a very good thing.
Jan 24, 2023 Music We Should Rejoice by Lee Bozeman (Review) These remnants from the upcoming Luxury album are subdued, synth-heavy compositions exploring spiritual matters.
Dec 11, 2022 Music Trichurch of Katehon by Monasterium Imperi (Review) Who knew music inspired by Warhammer 40,000’s grimdark vision could be so… beautiful?