Audoynaud Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the musical project?

1.      We are AUDOYNAUD, a duo of two brothers. Romain writes the lyrics and sings, and Pierre composes the music. Together, we make a French dark folk that is deep, intimate, and adventurous.

2.In March you had released your first full length, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

1.      We released Hyperboréen in 2024. It’s a dark folk album where the voice and lyrics play a central role. The record also leans toward dark ambient, building textured soundscapes with electro-acoustic techniques. We mainly use acoustic instruments, recorded in our own studio and edited by ourselves.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with the music?

1.      The album is called Hyperboréen. We imagined it as a journey into an imaginary Far North. The natural elements represent feelings and emotions; it is an invitation to introspection and silent communion.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Audoynaud'?

1.      It is our family name, which we also share with our older sister Charlotte, who creates the visuals for the project, and our younger sister Mathilde, who is always a source of inspiration.

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

1.      It is a photograph taken by Charlotte Audoynaud with her medium format film camera, in the area around our studio in Puisaye (Burgundy). This is where our music comes to life.

6.Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?

1.      AUDOYNAUD is a project in collaboration with many musicians we have met along the way. We like to see the studio as a hub, a center, around which many artists and musicians gather.

7.On the new album you also have a few quest musicians, can you tell us a little bit more about who they are and also their contributions to the recording?

1.    They are musicians we collaborate with on various projects within our label Eaux Sombres. We invite them to come and play in the studio, and Pierre collects the recorded material. From this material, he arranges the sounds like an electro-acoustic composer. On Hyperboréen we have collaborated with Evelyne Coen on oboe and English horn, Jean-Marc Ladet on violin, Michel Granon on accordion, and David Michelet and Léo Ducatez on nylon-string guitar. We have also worked remotely with the guitarist Rai Castells, who is based in Spain.

8.Can you tell us a little bit more about your label 'Eaux Sombres'??

It is a label born from the desire to create, together with the studio, a space for free, experimental, and improvised music. It is a project rooted in a specific place, and it aims to bring together unique artists.

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of the more underground and experimental genres of music?

10.What is going on with some of the other musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?

Pierre Audoynaud is involved in the electro-organic improvisation group ReBis, whose album Sans motif apparent was the label’s second release. He is also working on several upcoming projects that will be released through the label.

11.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

We have two projects in progress. One is an album reworking songs by Current93, and the other is a close collaboration with the guitarist David Michelet.

12.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

As for styles, we can talk about dark folk, doom, drone, noise, experimental music, and electro-acoustic music. For composing Hyperboréen, we were inspired by Current93, Swans, Asmus Tietchens, Françis Dhomont, and the artists on the Shelter Press label.

https://www.instagram.com/_audoynaud/

Dirk Series/Fog Curtains/Momentarily Records/2025 Full length Review

 

  Dirk  Series  is  a  solo  artist  that  plays  a  mixture  of  experimental,  guitar  based  ambient  and  drone  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  album  "Fog  Curtains"  which  was  released  by  Momentarily  Records.

  Dark  ambient  style  synths  start  off  the  album  while  the  songs  are  divided  into  4  chapters  and  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  All  of  the  music  also  sticks  to  an  instrumental  direction  along  with  the  recording  also  adding  in  a  great  amount  of  atmospheric  sounding  drones.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  experimental  sounding  while  the  guitar  sounds  are  done  in  a  more  non  traditional  style  and  mixed  in  with  some  synths.  A  lot  of  the  album  also  captures  an  improvised  atmosphere  along  with  all  4  chapters  also  adding  in  a  different  style.

  Dirk  Series  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  experimental,  dark  ambient,  drone  and  guitar  sounds  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own  as  well  as  keeping  everything  instrumental  while  the  production  sounds  very  dark.

  In  my  opinion  Dirk  Series  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  experimental,  guitar  based  ambient  and  drone  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Part  one"  and "Part  4".  8  out  of  10.

https://momentarilyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fog-curtains     

Andreas Ronnquist/From Pure Air/Momentarily Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Andreas  Ronnquist  is  a  solo  artist  from  Sweden  that  plays  a  mixture  of  dark  ambient  and  guitar  based  drones  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  album  "From  Pure  Air"  which  was  released  by  Momentarily  Records.

  Nature  sounds  and  field  recordings  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  dark  ambient  style  soundscapes  a  few  seconds  alter.  Both  of  the  tracks  are  also  over  19  minutes  in  length  while  the  guitar  sounds  also  add  in  elements  of  drone  as  well  as  all  of  the  music  also  stinking  to  an  instrumental  direction.

  All  of  the  music  is  also  improvised  while  synths  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording.  After  awhile  the  music  also  gets  more  diverse  sounding  along  with  the  second  track  also  adding  in  a  different  style  from  the  first  song.

  Andreas  Ronnquist  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  dark  ambient  and  mixes  it  with  guitar  orientated  drones  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own  as  well  as  keeping  everything  instrumental  while  the  production  sounds  very  dark.

  In  my  opinion  Andreas  Ronnquist  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  dark  ambient  and  guitar  based  drone  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "I".  8  out  of  10.

  https://momentarilyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/from-pure-air

Hold Me Down/Devour/Sentient Ruin Laboratories/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Hold  Me  Down  are  a  band  from  Virginia  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  a  mixture  of  harsh  noise,  power  electronics  and  industrial  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Devour"  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  Sentient  Ruin  Laboratories.

  Industrial  style  beats  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  Power  electronics  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  the  harsh  screams  also  add  in  a  touch  of  black  metal.

  All  of  the  drum  beats  are  also  programmed  while  synths  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  album.  Noises  can  also  be  heard  on  some  of  the  tracks  along  with  the  music  also  having  its  lo-fi  moments,  some  of  the  riffing  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  melody  as  well  as  some  spoken  words  also  being  utilized  on  a  few  songs.  When  the  music  speeds  you  can  also  hear  some  programmed  blast  beats  and  clear  singing  can  also  be  heard  briefly.

  On  this  recording  Hold  me  Down  takes  harsh  noise,  power  electronics  and  industrial  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  very  heavy  recording.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while  the  lyrics  cover  dystopian  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Hold  Me  Down  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  harsh  noise,  power  electronics  and  industrial  emtal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "M.A.I.D"  "Infinity"  "Shed"  and  "Death  Hour".  8  out  of  10.

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Modelbau/Time Lapse/Momentarily Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Modelbau  is  a  solo  artist  from  the  Netherlands  that  plays  a  mixture  of  ambient,  drone  and  minimalism  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  album  "Time  Lapse"  which  was  released  by  Momentarily  Records.

  Electronic  sounding  drones  start  off  the  album  while  the  music  also  adds  in  a  lot  of  atmospheric  ambient  elements.  Both  of  the  tracks  are  also  more  then  20  minutes  in  length  along  with  the  recording  also  getting  very  minimalist  sounding  at  times  as  well  as  the  songs  also  sticking  to  an  instrumental  direction.

  After  staying  in  a  repetitive  direction  for  a  few  minutes  the  music  also  starts  getting  more  diverse  and  adds  in  different  sounds  All  of  the  music  also  sounds  improvised  while  the  second  track  also  brings  in  a  different  style  from  the  first  song.

  Modelbau  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  ambient,  drone  and  minimalism  to  create  something  very  atmospheric  sounding  as  well  as  keeping  everything  instrumental  while  the  production  sounds  very  dark  and  lo-fi.

  In  my  opinion  Modelbau  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  ambient,  drone  and  minimalism  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Dead  man's  Eyes".  8  out  of  10.

 https://momentarilyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/time-lapse

Nadja/Jumper/Momentarily Records/2024 Full Length Review

 

  Nadja  are  a  duo  from  Germany  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  a  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone  and  minimalism  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  album  "Jumper"  which  was  released  by  Momentarily  Records.

  Programmed  drum  beats  start  off  the  album  while  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  minimalist  touches  and  both  of  the  tracks  are  almost  30  minutes  in  length.  The  whole  recording  also  sticks  to  an  instrumental  direction  along  with  the  music  also  having  its  repetitive  moments  repeating  the  same  sounds  for  minutes  on  end.

  After  awhile  drones  start  making  their  presence  known  while  all  of  the  music  is  also  very  improvised.  Elements  of  dark  ambient  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  the  bass  guitars  also  being  added  into  the  background  and  both  of  the  tracks  are  also  improvised  and  sound  different  from  each  other.

  On  this  recording  Nadja  moves  away  from  the  doom  metal  elements  of  previous  releases  and  goes  for  a  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone  an  minimalism  to  create  something  very  different  from  previous  releases  as  well  as  keeping  everything  instrumental  while  the  production  sounds  very  dark. 

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Nadja  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  dark  ambient,  drone  and  minimalism,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Part  2".  8  out  of  10.

  https://momentarilyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/jumper    

Alessio Dutto/Dentro/Momentarily Records/2024 Full Length Review

 

  Alessio  Dutto  are  a  solo  project  from  Italy  that  plays  a  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone  and  minimalism  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2024  album  "Dentro"  which  was  released  by  Momentarily  Records.

  Atmospheric  sounding  drones  start  off  the  album  while  the  synths  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  dark  ambient  elements.  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  the  music  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  minimalist  touches,  all  of  the  recording  also  sticks  to  an  instrumental  direction  

  One  song  also  introduces  pipe  organs  and  programmed  beats  onto  the  album  while  each  track  also  sounds  very  different  from  each  other  and  a  lot  of  the  music  also  brings  in  more  of  an  improvised  atmosphere.

  Alessio  Dutto  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  dark  ambient,  drone  and  minimalism  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own  as  well  as  keeping  everything  instrumental  while  the  production  sounds  very  dark  and  lo-fi.

  In  my  opinion  Alessio  Dutto  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone  and  minimalism  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUD E "II"  and  "IV".  8  out  of  10.

https://momentarilyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dentro  

Blanket Swimming/Of Form And Formlessness/Momentarily Records/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Blanket  Swimming  are  a  solo  project  from  Missouri  that  plays  a  mixture  of  dark  ambient  and  drone  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2023  album  "Of  Form  And  Formlessness"  which  was  released  by  Momentarily  Records.

  Dark  ambient  style  synths  start  off  the  album  while  both  of  the  tracks  are  also  over  30  minutes  in  length.  All  of  the  music  also  sticks  to  an  instrumental  direction  along  with  the  recording  also  adding  in  a  great  amount  of  distorted  drones  as  well  as  all  of  the  songs  being  improvised,  each  song  sounds  different  from  each  other  and  also  has  its  repetitive  moments.

  Blanket  Swimming  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  dark  ambient  and  drone  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own  as  well  as  keeping  everything  instrumental  while  the  production  also  sounds  very  dark.

  In  my  opinion  Blanket  Swimming  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  dark  ambient  and  drone  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Pain  Leaves  Resting  After  A  Strong  Wind".  8  out  of  10.

  https://momentarilyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/of-form-and-formlessness

Vestigial/Descending Vastness/Cyclic Law/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Vestigial  are  a  solo  project  from  Italy  that  plays  a  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone  and  ritual  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  album  "Descending  Vastness"  which  was  released  by  Cyclic  Law.

  Dark  soundscapes  and  spoken  words  start  off  the  album  while  the  synths  also  bring  in  elements  of  dark  ambient.  Drones  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  at  times  the  music  gets  very  ritualistic  soiunding.

  All  of  the  songs  also  sound  very  different  from  each  other  while  also  mixing  in  a  good  amount  of  electronic  sounds  at  times.  A  lot  of  the  music  also  sticks  to  more  of  an  instrumental  direction  and  some  of  the  music  also  brings  in  more  of  an  apocalyptic  atmosphere,  one  song  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  female  vocals.

  Vestigial  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  dark  ambient,  drone  and  ritual  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while  the  song  themes  focus  on  the  deepest  shadows  of  self  and  structure.

  In  my  opinion  Vestigial  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone  and  ritual  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Ascent"  "Vastness"  and  "Do  you  Want  To  hear  The  Earth  Cry?".  8  out  of  10.

  https://cycliclaw.bandcamp.com/album/descending-vastness

  

The Great Old Ones/Lands Of Azathoth/Eight Tower Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  The  Great  Old  Ones  are  a  solo  project  from  Italy  that  plays  a  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone  and  ritual  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  album  "Lands  Of  Azathoth"  which  was  released  by  Eight  Tower  Records.

  Dark  soundscapes  and  drones  start  off  the  album  while  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  Programmed  beats  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  along  with  the  synths  also  adding  in  elements  of  dark  ambient  and  at  times  the  music  goes  into  a  very  ritualistic  direction.

  All  of  the  songs  also  sound  very  different  from  each  other  while  also  being  very  apocalyptic sounding  at  the  same  time.  A  lot  of  the  album  also  brings  in  the  atmosphere  of  a  horror  movie  soundtrack  along  with  most  of  the  tracks  also  sticking  to  an  instrumental  direction  as  well  as  some  noise  orientated  soundscapes  also  being  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording,  tribal  style  percussion  can  also  be  heard  briefly.

  The  Great  Old  Ones  plays a   musical  style  that  takes  dark  ambient,  drone,  ritual  and  noise  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  lo-fi  while  the  song  themes  cover  cosmic  horror  and  the  writings  of  H.P  Lovecraft.

  In  my  opinion  The  Great  Old  Ones  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone,  ritual  and  noise  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Altar  Of  Unreality"  and  "At  The  Centre  Of  Ultimate  Entropy".  8  out  of  10.

  https://eighthtowerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/lands-of-azathoth

Puppe Magnetik Interview

 

1.For those who have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the musical project?

First of all I will introduce myself: I am Aina Vitanen and I am an avant-gardist. Describing anything is always complicated. I could say I try to describe my dimension of my status through my music. I am convinced that I lived years ago, in the form of a heretic nun or a witch, I knew it since I was a child, and I still carry those childhood wounds with me.

2.In June you had released a new album, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you felt for on the recording?

It is banal to say it, but my music is a funereal music, for the dead, evocative. I always try to make the sound dirty and raw, that album dates back a long time ago, I have a vague memory of it, even though it is about to come out, it is a very varied album and with an original, ancient, retro sound. There are shadows in my life, in my past and in my present, the presence of these shadows leads me to be reborn in the theater, spectator and author at the same time, and everything echoes in time and reverberates in space, leaves an echo: this is what art and music mean to me, and so I wander among these areas.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with music?

Difficult question, I don't know, obviously it expresses a sort of surreality of existence, if only because I venture into traditional, remote and abandoned music, absolutely remote styles of exposing oneself, respecting the parameters of the era to which I refer. I don't know exactly what I'm talking about, but I speak as if I had a limited culture, not contemporary, my compositions are very personal, I have never written something for others, I record for myself and publish what I like. My vision is a distorted vision of facts and circumstances and I say without any fuss, it's a fact.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Puppe Magnetik'?

The name was born immediately and by chance, spontaneously. German is familiar to me as the Puppe's idiea, magnetism rendered an electronic idea, but I use an almost archaic term. In addition, if magnetic this doll seems self-propelled, mechanical, almost apparently alive.

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

Of course, I wanted a raw impact, almost black metal, the cover portrays me blindfolded with an image of myself hanging from my neck, in short sewn on, as is used to remember dead people in some countries. It's the cover of me alive celebrating my funeral. It's like wearing a skullcap, I don't have a warning to others but the awareness that nothing in this life makes sense if tomorrow you're dead, and often completely forgotten, since in this life you were of no use at all.

6.With this -project you record you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo?

Encouraged by my family, I studied to be a classical musician. But I never adapted to that environment. I hung out with people who in August used a foulard to protect their throat, who didn't drink and who didn't take drugs. At my first audition everyone spoke of me as a prodigy, but then the situation changed. My real expressive vision was totally opposite to theirs. So I set up my own business, I dissociated myself. This has meant working alone in these years, especially to prove to myself whether I was a musician or not. With "Laudans Deum", many doors opened, musicians I was fans of started following me, and this opened a series of collaborations for the future. The next official album will be very extreme, very powerful, and will have many collaborations, I wrote every song specifically for each of them, and it will be a lot of fun.

7.The album was released on 'Rune Serpent Europa', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?

Well I can tell you that I created the label! They didn't exist, I turned to a metal label with my first demo, along with the others. They wrote to me: your album is beautiful but we don't know how to insert it and where.... If you wait a few years, we'll create a label for you. And like in fairy tales: that's what happened, in fact my album has the catalog number RSE001. The label is a sort of consortium between artists, there are 4 or 5 main producers, a very liberal place, kind and attentive people, very professional.

8.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of experimental and underground musical genres?

It's the first time I have a band, so I can't answer you. There are some very dear people who write to me and follow me, in general the press has always had great feelings about me, but my project is still absolutely niche and unknown, but no one here had other expectations.

9.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

Terrible question. I absolutely don't know. If I knew I would already be there.

10.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

I have a great musical culture, every music has its own atmosphere and its own descriptive moment in which it is worth living. In Berlin I went to reggae parties dressed as a nun, I don't know how to answer you in reality there are many, I would mention Paganini, if it were nothing else for his venereal diseases.

11.What are some of your non-musical interests?

Without a doubt botany, traditional cuisine, traditional life. I study the kind of potions based on psychotropic herbs and alcohol, but I don't think they are legal yet, I would like to market them.

12. Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Yes, I have one: the world is losing itself, it is losing its individuality, having lost its individuality in our sphere, we become uniform. Don't conform, listen to that eagle that glides within you, free it, and follow its instinct. From that moment on, the world that you will have before you will be exactly the fruit of your imagination and you will be able to modify it as you please.

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Whitehorse/Uboa/The Dissolution Of Eternity/Tartarus Records/Sweatlung/2025 Split Album Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  a  split  album  between  Australia's  Whitehorse  and  Uboa  called  "The  Dissolution  Of  Eternity"  which  will  be  released  in  August  as  a  joint  effort  between  Tartarus  Records  and  Sweatlung  and  we  will  start  off  the  review  with  Whitehorse  a  band  that h as  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  a  mixture  of  noise,  drone,  sludge  and  doom  metal  with  a  touch  of  black  emtal.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  slow  and  heavy  doom  metal  sound  which  also  mixes  in  the  heaviness  of  sludge  metal.  Both  of  their  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  while  the  vocals  are  very  harsh  sounding  screams.  When  guitar  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  dark  style.

  Distorted  sounds  can  also  be  heard  at  times  which  also  adds  in  elements  of  noise  along  with  some  drones  also  being  utilized  at  times.  Death  metal  growls  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording  as  well  as  some  of  the  riffing  also  adding  in  melody,  harsh  power  electronics  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  songs.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Whitehorse  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  noise,  drone,  sludge  and  doom  metal,  you  should  check  out  their  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "The  Wait".

  Next  up  is  Uboa  a  solo  artist  that  plays  a  mixture  of  death  industrial,  harsh  noise  and  drone. 

  Her  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  some  harsh  noises  and  power  electronics  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  screams.  Industrial  style  beats  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  her  side  of  the  recording  along with  some  distorted  drones  also  being  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  tracks,  a  lot  of  the  music  also  sounds  very  improvised  and  synths  and  clear  singing  are  also  used  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  the  lyrics  cover  apocalyptic  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Uboa  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  death  industrial,  harsh  noise  and  drone  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  her  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Wasted  Potential"  and  "The  Apocalypse  of  True  Love".

  In  conclusion  I  feel  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  split  and  I  would  recommend  it  to  all  fans  of  death  industrial, harsh  noise,  drone,  sludge  and  doom  metal  8  out  of  10.

  https://uboa.bandcamp.com

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Sonologyst Interview

 

1.On the new album you also captured a lot of NASA and space samples, can you tell us a little bit more about the research, time and effort you put in the new album concept?

Yes, this album was the result of a long and immersive process. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea that space, though seemingly silent, actually has a voice, one we just can’t hear with our ears. That idea led me to explore data sonification, particularly the recordings and raw data made available by NASA and other space agencies. I spent several months researching these materials: radio waves, plasma fluctuations, electromagnetic fields, collected by probes like Voyager, Cassini, and Juno. These signals aren’t directly audible, so scientists use various techniques to convert them into sound: frequency scaling, filtering, and time compression, among others. I didn’t just sample these sounds randomly. I carefully listened to hours of sonified material, selected specific recordings based on their texture, rhythm, or tonal qualities, and then processed them further to create immersive soundscapes. The goal wasn’t just to illustrate space sonically, but to let the cosmos speak in its own strange, abstract language. In many ways, I felt more like a medium than a composer, channeling the raw energy of celestial phenomena into an experience the human ear can perceive, and hopefully feel on an emotional and psychological level as well.

2.On previous recordings you have also covered mythologies, paranormal and conspiracy theory themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in these topics?

These themes have always fascinated me because they represent the shadow side of human knowledge, the areas where science, belief, and imagination intersect. I’ve never approached them as dogmas or fixed truths, but rather as conceptual frameworks, rich in symbolism and ambiguity. Whether it’s ancient mythologies, paranormal experiences, or conspiracy theories, they all offer alternative narratives about our place in the universe, often challenging the limits of what we consider rational or knowable. For me, sound is the perfect medium to explore these zones of uncertainty. It allows for abstraction, suggestion, and emotional resonance. 

3.What are some of the other themes you have explored over the years with your music?

Over the years I’ve explored a wide spectrum of themes in Sonologyst, each one a unique “sonic documentary” that blends research, abstraction, and layered atmospheres. Among them: Cold War radio transmissions, ancient death cults, sounds that science can’t explain, interdimensional lifeforms, etc..

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Sonologyst'?

The name Sonologyst comes from the fusion of two concepts: “sonology,” which is the study of sound, and the idea of an “analyst” or “explorer” of sonic phenomena. I coined the term to describe my personal approach, investigating sound not just as an artistic medium, but as a form of inquiry, a method of probing reality. The “-gyst” at the end suggests someone engaged in a kind of continuous research, not bound by genre but guided by curiosity. So in a sense, Sonologyst is not just a project name, but a statement of intent.

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

Planetarium benefits from the visually arresting, deeply atmospheric design by Abby Helasdottir, who has been a consistent collaborator with Cold Spring for many years Abby brings a rare blend of disciplined graphic sensibility and cosmic aesthetic, qualities that align perfectly with the sonic and conceptual world of Sonologyst.

6.Over the years you have worked solo and also with other musicians, which one do you prefer?

Both approaches have their own value, and I’ve learned to appreciate them in different ways. Working solo gives me complete freedom to shape a sonic world exactly as I envision it. I can follow instinct, experiment without boundaries, and go deep into personal themes or technical explorations without compromise. Collaborations, on the other hand, bring surprise, challenge, and new perspectives. When I work with other musicians I'm exposed to different creative logics, techniques, and emotional textures. It pushes me out of my comfort zone. Personally, I prefer working solo, as it often leads me into a meditative state while sculpting sound.

7.You have also released a great amount of collaboration albums, can you tell us a little bit more about the artists that you have worked with on these albums?

I have collaborated with several artists, including, among others, Robin Storey (Rapoon, Zoviet France), M.B. (Maurizio Bianchi), and David Lee Myers. With the exception of Robin Storey, with whom I shared a similar mindset at the time of our collaboration, I approached the others by letting the wilder side of my experimental nature emerge, allowing the unpredictable potential of my sonic explorations to come through freely.

8.You also run a couple of record labels, what are some of the releases you have planned for later this year?

On my Unexplained Sounds Group label, I’m currently working on the 11th Annual Report, a compilation featuring some of the most interesting experimental pieces I’ve come across during my research. Meanwhile, on Eighth Tower Records, I’m continuing to work to a series of reissues from the classic Italian post-industrial scene, along with a tribute to the English master of dark fiction, Clive Barker.

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of dark ambient, drone and experimental?

Over the years, I’ve received a very encouraging response from listeners around the world, especially within the dark ambient, drone, and experimental music communities. It’s a niche audience, but one that is incredibly attentive, curious, and open to deep listening experiences. What I’ve noticed is that many listeners are drawn to the conceptual side of my work. They appreciate not just the sound itself, but the research and narrative behind it. In this regard, Cold Spring has played a key role. They deeply understood the nature of my work and share a similar interest in the “documentary” approach I take to sound. Over the years, through excellent production and promotion, they’ve helped me build a solid and dedicated listener base for the project.

10.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

I’ve never considered myself a musician in the traditional sense, but rather a sound sculptor and sonic documentarist. I hope to continue along this path, because it’s the way of working that feels most authentic to me.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles you are currently listening to nowadays?

Since I spend many hours a day working on experimental ambient music, I usually prefer to listen to something completely different in my free time. Lately, I’ve been drawn to indie rock, especially doom-inflected styles, as well as dub and downtempo. One of the bands I appreciate most is The Samsara Blues Experiment (unfortunately they’re not active now).

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

First of all, I want to thank you for this interview, and I extend my gratitude to the readers of DarkUnderground Magazine. I also want to thank everyone—especially the listeners of Sonologyst, who take the time to truly listen. In a world saturated with noise and constant distraction, deep listening has almost become a radical act.

https://sonologyst.bandcamp.com

N/Vielank/Woosmer/Momentarily Records/2022 Full Length Review

 

  N  is  a  solo  artist  from  Germany  that  plays  a  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone  an  minimalism  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2022  album  "Vielank/Woosmer"  which  was  released  by  Momentarily  Records.

  Atmospheric  and  minimalistic  sounding  drones  start  off  the  album  while  the  synths  also  add  in  elements  of  dark  ambient.  Both  of  the  tracks  are  also  over  202  minutes  in  length  and  stick  to  more  of  an  instrumental  direction  and  after  awhile  the  music  also  adds  in  some  diverse  sounds  and  also  having  its  repetitive  moments,  each  track  also  sounds  very  different  from  each  other.

  N  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  dark  ambient,  drone  and  minimalism  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own  as  well a s  keeping  everything  instrumental  and  improvised  while  the  production  sounds  very  dark.

  In  my  opinion  N  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone  and  minimalism  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Vielank".  8  out  of  10.

  https://momentarilyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/vielank-woosmer  

Jonathan Deast/Le Flétrissement/Momentarily Records/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Jonathan  Deasy  is  a  solo  artist  from  France  that  plays  a  mixture  of  drone,  dark  ambient  and  minimalism  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2023  album  "Le  Flétrissement"  which  was  released  by  Momentarily  Records.

  Dark  ambient  style  synths  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  atmospheric  sounding  drones  and  both  of  the  tracks  are  also  almost  30  minutes  in  length.  Elements  of  minimalism  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  and  a  lot  of  the  music  also  sounds  very  primitive and  repetitive  sounding.

  Both  of  the  tracks  stick  to  an  instrumental  direction  while  all  of  the  music  sounds  very  improvised.  The  second  song  is  also  very  different  from  the  first  track  and  focuses  more  on  an  ambient  drone  direction.

  Jonathan  Deasy  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  drone,  dark  ambient  and  minimalism  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own  as  well  as  keeping  everything  instrumental  while  the  production  sounds  very  dark  and  lo-fi.

  In  my  opinion  Jonathan  Deasy  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  drone,  dark  ambient  and  minimalism  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  artist.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Les  Profondeurs".  8  out  of  10.

  https://momentarilyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/le-fl-trissement

      

Audoynaud/Hyberboreen/Eaux Sombres/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Audoynaud  are  a  duo  from  France  that  plays  a  mixture  of  dark  folk,  drone,  doom  metal  and  electro-acoustic  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Hyberboreen"  which  was  released  by  Eaux  Sombres.

  

   Avant  garde  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  before  adding  in  some  stringed  and  folk  music  instruments  a  few  seconds  later.  Vocals  are  done  in  more  of  a  clean  style  while  the  recording  also  adds  in  a  great  amount  of  drones  along  with  some  whispers  also  being  utilized  briefly  and  acoustic  guitars  are  also  added  on  some  of  the  songs.

  

  Organic  sounds  are  also  a  very  huge  part  of  the  album  while  some  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  At  times  the  more  distorted  side  of  the  music  and  electric  guitars  also  adding  in  a  touch  of  doom  metal  along  with  each  track  also  taking  the recording  into  a  different  direction  as  well  as  keeping  true  to  a  dark  folk  style,  spoken  words  are  also  added  on  the  closing  song.

  

  Audoynaud  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  dark  folk,  drone,  doom  metal  and  electro-acoustic  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while  the  lyrics  cover  poetic  themes.

  

  In  my  opinion  Audoynaud  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  dark  folk,  drone,  doom  metal  and  electro-acoustic  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  duo.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Lisiere"  and  "Granite".  8  out  of  10.

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Sonologyst/Planeterium/Cold Spring/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Sonologyst  are  a  solo  project  from  Italy  that  plays  a  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone,  experimental  and  isolationist  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  album  "Planeterium"  which  was  released  by  Cold  Spring.

  Spoken  word  samples  and  drones  start  off  the  album  while  the  music  also  gets  very  experimental  sounding  at  times.  When  synths  are  utilized  they  also  bring  in  elements  of  dark  ambient  along  with  the  music  also  capturing  an  isolationist  atmosphere  and  a  lot  of  the  tracks  also  stick  to  an  instrumental  direction.

  A  lot  of  the  music  also  sounds  very  improvised  while  each  track  also  sounds  very  different  from  each  other.  A  couple  of  the  songs  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  some  distorted  soundscapes  also  being  utilized  briefly  as  the  album  progresses  as  well  as  the  tracks  also  bringing  in  a  very  sci-fi  orientated  dimension  and  field  recordings  are  added  on  the  bonus  track  which  is  almost  an  hour  in  length.

  Sonologyst  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  dark  ambient,  drone,  experimental,  field  recordings  and  isolationist  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  lo-fi  while  the  song  themes  focus  on  NASA  samples  of  radio  waves,  planets,  solar  winds  and  the  cosmic  beyond.

  In  my  opinion  Sonologyst  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone,  experimental  and  isolationist  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Blue  Neptune"  "Plutonian  Transmissions"  "Microphones  On  Mars"  and  "Earth  Magnetic  Waves".  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcZpHk9VZTo&feature=youtu.be

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Locrian/The Crystal World/Utech Records/2025 Album Re-Issue Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  an  older  recording  from  Chicago,  Illinois's  Locrian  which  showed  the  music  going  for  a  mixture  of  drone,  noise,  ambient,  experimental  and  post  metal  and  the  album  was  originally  released  in  201o  and  called  "The  Crystal  World"  and  was  re-issued  in  2025  by  Utech  Records.

  Ambient  style  synths  start  off  the  album  while  also  introducing  drones  onto  the  recording  and  a  lot  of  the  music  goes  for  an  experimental  direction.  Tortured  screams  can  also  be  heard  briefly  which  also  adds  in  a  touch  of  black  metal  as  well  as  some  distorted  sounding  noises  and  power  electronics  also  being  utilized  at  times.

  One  song  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  choirs  while  a  great  portion  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  Electronic  guitar  sounds  which  also  bring  in  elements  of  post  metal  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  album  along  with  some  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  drum  beats .

  All  of  the  tracks  also  sound  very  different  from  each  other  along  with  one  song  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  clean  playing.  Slow  guitar  riffs  are  also  introduced  on  the  album  with  a  later  track  as  well  as  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  solos  and  leads,  acoustic  guitars  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while  the  song  themes  are  based  on  J.G Ballard's  novel  "The  Crystal  World".

  In  my  opinion  this  was  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Locrian  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  drone,  noise,  ambient,  experimental  and  post  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  re-issue.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Triumph  Of  Elimination"  and  "Elevations  And  Depths".  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IrqiPTKMnM   

Monotone Monk/Withering Of Reality's Presence/Ominous Sounds/2024 Full Length Review

 

  Monotone  Monk  are  a  solo  project  from  Spain  that  plays  a  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone,  post  industrial  and  ritual  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2024  album  "Withering  Of  Reality's  Presence"  which  was  released  by  Ominous  Sounds.

  Dark  ambient  synths  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  drones  a  few  seconds  later  and  a  great  portion  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  At  times  the  music  also  captures  the  atmosphere  of  a  horror  movie  soundtrack  and  on  some  of  the  tracks  the  recording  goes  into  more  of  a  ritualistic  direction.

  A  lot  of  the  tracks  also  stick  to  more  of  an  instrumental  direction  while  the  album  also  has  its  experimental  moments.  Industrial  style  beats  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording,  when  voices  are  added  into  the  background  they  also  enhance  the  occult  atmosphere  o  the  music  as  well  as  some  of  music  also  bringing  in  the  more  evil  and  atmospheric  side  of  black  metal  without  the  heavier  sections.

  Monotone  Monk  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  dark  ambient,  drone,  experimental,  post  industrial  and  ritual  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while  the  song  themes  are  rooted  in  esotericism  and  desolation  with  some  inspiration  from  the  writings  of  Julius  Evola  and  the  paintings  of  Ferri.

  In  my  opinion  Montone  Monk  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  dark  ambient,  drone,  experimental,  post  industrial  and  ritual  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Traversing  Sensory  Deserts"  "Mirrors  And  Nooses"  and  "Flesh  Departure".  8  out  of  10.

  https://ominousounds.bandcamp.com/album/withering-of-realitys-presence

      

  

Puppe Magnetik/Laudens Deum/Rune Serpent Europa/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Puppe  Magnetik  is  a  solo  project  from  Finland  that  plays  a  mixture  of  neofolk,  dark  ambient,  death  industrial  and  avant-garde  and  this  is  a  review  of  her  2025  album  "Laudens  Deum"  which  was  released b y  Rune  Serpent  Europa.

  Distorted  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  avant  garde  classical  music  touches  while  female  vocals  can  also  be  heard  on  a  few  tracks.  Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  some  tracks  also  adding  in  elements  of  neo  folk  and  most  of  the  tracks  also  sound  very  different  from  each  other.

  Percussion's  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  album  while  stringed  instruments  can  also  be  heard  at  times.  The  recording  also  has  its  experimental  moments  along  with  the  synths  also  adding  in  more  of  a  dark  ambient  style  when  they  are  utilized  as  well  as  some  tracks  also  bringing  in  more  of  a  death  industrial  direction  mixed  in  with  some  more  calmer  songs  and  touches  of  goth  and  dance  music  are  also  utilized  at  times.

  Puppe  Magnetik  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  neo-folk,  goth,  experimental,  dark  ambient,  death  industrial  and  avant-garde  and  mixes  it  to  create  a  sound  of  her  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness  and  mysticism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Puppe  Magnetik  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  neo-folk   goth,  experimental,  dark  ambient,  death  industrial  and  avant  garde  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Invisible  Garden"  "The  Pregnant Nun"  "The  Labyrinth'  and  "Laments  From  The  Desert".  8 out  of  10.

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A Stick And A Stone/Conspire/Fiadh Productions/Mutual Aid Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  A  Stick  And  A  Stone  are  a  band  with  embers  from  Pennsylvania  and  Arizona  that  plays  a  mixture  of  noise,  drone,  minimalism,  experimental,  ambient  and  folk  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Conspire"  which  will  be  released  on  June  27th  as  a  joint  effort  between  Fiadh  Productions  and  Mutual  Aid  Records.

  Field  recordings  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  ambient  style  synths  a  few  seconds  later  while  the  vocals  being  in  more  of  a  folk  music  style.  Stringed  instruments  and  harp's  are  also  utilized  at  times  as  well  as  some  tracks  also  adding  in  some  spoken  words  and  the  recording  also  has  its  experimental  moments.

  Atmospheric  sounding  drones  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  while  some  of  the  songs  also  capturing  more  of  a  minimalistic  atmosphere.  Noises  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  album  along  with  some  tracks  also  showing  the  music  also  capturing  more  of  a  ritualistic  vibe  as  well as  adding  in  some  tribal  orientated  percussion.

  A  Stick  And  A  Stone  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  noise,  drone,  minimalism  experimental,  ambient  and  folk  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while  the  lyrics  cover  war,  climate,  plague  and  gendered  violence.

  In  my  opinion  A  Stick  And  A  Stone  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  noise,  drone,  minimalism,  ambient  and  folk  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Birds  Are  Spiraling  Backwords"  "Carving  Out  A  Doorway"  "Kill  Him"  and  "Red  Planet".  8  out  of  10.

  https://astickandastone.bandcamp.com/album/conspire

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Urbanfailure Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on going on with the musical project these days?

You caught me with a broken leg. I can’t move around much or play the gear I usually use in my daily routine. That's brings thoughts.

Right now, I’m thinking about simplifying the setup and brainstorming new musical ideas and approaches.

I plan to return to normal operations in the next few months.

2.In December you had released a new album, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

This release is different in many ways. It’s more raw and straightforward in execution—noisier and more abstract, inspired by a primitive, fast-paced reality.

All tracks were recorded live on a reel-to-reel tape recorder with no extra mixing or post-production. The sound is natural, with lots of field recordings and rhythmic parts recorded as live jams.

3.What are some of the themes and concepts you bring out with your musical style?

I like dynamic sound and rhythm-focused production.

My music often reflects society’s mess, transforming stress and aggression into sound. I’m more into rhythmic structures and sonic jokes than melody.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Urbanfailure'?

It reflects how we’re failing as a species—how our urban expansion goes against nature and feeds greed, how we’re losing our connection to the environment and to ourselves.

For me, it means playing my best and letting the noise carry the message.

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

The artwork was created by my long-time friend Vladmira Pčolová.

We’ve worked together on many releases. She has this great ability to translate music and message into visual art.

The front is mostly typography, made exclusively for this release using cut-out pieces. The back is an amazing scenery drawing, representing the release's vibe and state of mind.

6.With this project you record everything by yourself, do you prefer to work solo?

No I prefer working and playing with friends, but it is much easier to make and record music alone :-)

I wish we will record something soon with my other project.

7.What are some of the best shows that you have played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?

The gig in Vienna with Fuckhead was crazy blast, gig on Brutal assault was amazing, but I love most of gigs, people who loves this music are great.

I do HW only performance, it is live ride reflecting all the inputs. Sometime I play with vj friends, some time just fog and lights.

8.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?

I’d love to do a short tour, but my current situation makes that pretty unlikely.

I’m planning to play local gigs, and I’m open to more if the opportunity comes.

This year, we’ll play at the Hardby Samoty festival—an improvised Urbsounds gig with Shutcoo, Makkatu and Vrtacky podesate hodine.

9.Can you tell us a little bit more about 'urbsounds.sk'?

Urbsounds is a small record label focused on music I like—mostly wild and noisy electronics.

Most of the artists are friends, and we share similar musical tastes.

Releases are usually small runs on cassette or vinyl, released irregularly :-) Same with our parties.

10.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of noise and electronic music?

Overall, I feel positive. I’m glad there’s still a scene out there. It’s great to have friends all over. a lot of interesting stuff happening in music.

11.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

Nothing too bright :-) I just want to play some new tracks, explore new directions, and keep it fun and evolving.

12.What are some of the bands or musical styles that you are currently listening to nowadays?

Mostly weird and crazy electronic music, plus old-school grind with a hardcore edge—like Total Fucking Destruction, Dropdead, Infest, Noisear, Spazz—some death and black metal too. The Slovak scene is quite fragmented, but still active and kicking. Mates Hlukar and Dead Janitor are killing it, and Maraki always throws insane live sets. Venta Protesix is wild. I broke my leg on my way home from a crushing Crypta and Aborted show. It must mean something...

13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Stray in the chaos until errors will prevail.

Thanks, and cheers to all of you.

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