:werra: – Vente VentLabel: Lichterklang – LK042Format: CD, Album, Limited EditionCountry: GermanyReleased: 23 Mar 2018Style: Neofolk In March 2017 :werra: will bring a fresh gust of wind to the Neofolk scene with their new release “vente vent”. Six years after their debut “MMI-MMV” the musicians return with a full-length album that is interconnected by the motive of the wind of change. The album is comprised of catchy tunes, driving melodies and dreamy songs. It stands in the tradition of its predecessor with both original lyrics and traditional poetry set to music. The band – which has grown into a trio since the debut – continues to bring new accents to…
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ARDITI – SPIRIT OF SACRIFICE
Arditi – Spirit Of SacrificeLabel: Equilibrium Music – EQM032Format: CD, Album, ReissueCountry: PortugalReleased: 2011Style: Modern Classical, Industrial Originally issued in 2004, “Spirit of Sacrifice” was ARDITI’s second full-length album, a release that would not only establish them as one of the leading projects in the Martial Industrial scene, but also one which brought along the controversy that seems to come with such a post. Concerns regarding ARDITI’s imagery and their references to the Italian Futurist Movement prompted some of the press to refuse any coverage of the band, leading to timid promotion for the album upon release, as the original label discreetly retracted from a more active role in its…
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Urze De Lume – As Árvores Estão Secas E Não Têm Folhas
Urze De Lume – As Árvores Estão Secas E Não Têm FolhasLabel: Equilibrium Music – EQM045Format: CD, AlbumCountry: PortugalReleased: 10 Mar 2018Style: Folk, Neofolk On their third album, URZE DE LUME turn inwards for a soothing journey which illustrates not only departure, but also homecoming, meticulously setting to music memories imbued with both nostalgia and longing. “…The trees have grown dry and bare, as have I…” On their third album, URZE DE LUME turn inwards for a soothing journey which illustrates not only departure, but also homecoming, meticulously setting to music memories imbued with both nostalgia and longing. “As Árvores Estão Secas e Não Têm Folhas” is the second and…
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The Dark Red Seed – Stands With Death
The Dark Red Seed – Stands With DeathLabel: Prophecy Productions – PRO 214 LPFormat: Vinyl 12″ EPCountry: GermanyReleased:14 Sep 2017Style: Neofolk The Dark Red Seed is the musical outlet of Tosten Larson, guitarist for Seattle dark folk musician King Dude. A self-coined ‘metaphor for the heart’, The Dark Red Seed represents a direct reference to life – and death – itself. The duo, which also includes King Dude engineer Shawn Flemming, is now about to release its debut EP, “The Dark Red Seed Stands with Death”. Described as ‘a study of death’, “The Dark Red Seed Stands with Death” is a dark, dusty discourse on the departure and ultimate dissolution…
