Uboa
Impossible Light
Flenser (2024)
It comes with the territory. The harshness of noise, the unbearable coldness of industrial music, and the vastness of dark ambient naturally combine with the most visceral and dark themes. Uboa’s 2019 opus, The Origin of My Depression, weaponized these sonic arsenals to weave a story of the personal struggle of artist Xandra Metcalfe with transitioning and dealing with mental health. The result was a labyrinthine record, defined by the most meticulous of collages, but also one of raw emotion. It is a tall order following such a work, yet Impossible Light succeeds in the most unlikely ways. But, first things first. Sonically, Impossible Light is the natural continuation of The Origin of My Depression. The ethereal presence is pivotal, its formless nature defining the start of “Phthalates.” It harmoniously reflects a light source in the sound waves, much like a beam is reflected on the surface of a pristine, plastic object. Untouched and perfect, Uboa soon crashes it to smithereens, as the noise is injected deeply. It causes the surface to cave in, the pliable form bending unnaturally to this assault. It is a transformative process but does not always need to be harsh. “Endocrine Disruptor” instead turns the … Read more
Clown Sounds
Par For The Curse
Recess (2024)
“I’m a real band!” When you write about an artist a billion times, sometimes your head goes to strange places … Read more
The Dreaded Laramie
Princess Feedback
Smartpunk Records (2024)
There are a lot of ways to find new music, from word of mouth to opening acts to algorithms. For … Read more
Post Scriptvm
Eisstoß
Tesco Organisation (2024)
Post Scriptvum’s works are defined by their hypnagogic quality, and ability to construct a harsh dreamscape and lead the listener … Read more
