Opening up with a synth chord build-up full of zeal and anticipation, as if I am about to take off into outer space, Malcolm Pardon and Peter Mannerfelt construct layers of thick pads on the very first track. Second track in, and echoes of analogue synth love begin to manifest themselves through repetitive arpeggios and [...]

Listening to the music of Pepijn Caudron can be a bit discomforting. The story of Grimoire begins with an echo of a poignant voice, a rasping breath, a howling bass, nails clinging to a metal stool, darkness enveloping the heart, “Can you hear me? You died. Do you remember that? Don’t be afraid. Let go [...]

Here’s to the tweeting generation of micro blogging and attention deficit society! The following albums have all appeared on my rotations, but alas may never get a well deserved detailed review. So treat these as quick recommendations, splattered on paper in limited allowance of real estate! For those lucky enough to have access to Spotify, [...]

What Opiuo‘s music does first and foremost is entertain me. And sometimes that’s what great music is supposed to be – fun, quirky, and [most importantly] intelligent! In all its playful rhythms and funky beats its Opiuo’s confidence that shines through the grimey bass wobble and synth stabs. For his debut full length release, Slurp [...]