Black, Blacker, Blackest
Released on 8 November 2019 via Hummus Records, “Muladona” is the fifth album from much travelled, Geneva-based black metallists Rorcal. Recorded live in a studio within three days, “Muladona” cooks up a mighty storm of riffing guitars, drums, drones and intense vocals, whilst also finding time for a few quietly reflective moments. The album is […]
Emilie Zoé goes back to the Very Start
Emilie Zoé’s eagerly awaited second album, “The Very Start”, is at last released on 9 November. In turns bracingly honest and sweetly tender, Emilie Zoé has never shied away from difficult emotions in her songs. A little older and a little wiser, she has now harnessed her unique talent in a beguiling album full of […]
Hard, heavy and Ølten
Ølten are a three-piece committed to the basic power of guitar, drums, bass – and no vocals. “Ambiance”, released on 2 November on Hummus Records, is their second album. If the title conjures up visions of smoky jazz clubs or even ambient electronica, nothing could be farther from the truth. Ølten’s music is loud, intense […]
