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This was an obvious choice for me, the German powerhouses return after 10 years and blow everyone’s minds. “AUSLANDER” sounds like a stereotypical European Techno song, but is so much more, when this single was released, I listened to it non-stop for days. “DIAMANT” is a somewhat ballad, and is a breather from the rest of the high-energy, high-intensity songs. “PUPPE” was the song that surprised me (and I’m sure many others) the most. Starting out ... read more

This is probably the odd one out in this mix. But honestly, I couldn’t not include this album. The re-mastering of these tracks adds more “emo”, and with the tragic death of Lil Peep, it only makes the songs hit the listener harder. “I’ve Been Waiting” is especially sad when you consider him and ILOVEMAKKONEN were best friends. The closing track is an acoustic version of “walk away as the door slams”, which is a bittersweet ending, as it could ... read more

I wasn’t expecting to love this album as much as I do, but it is incredible. Obviously, switching and blending genres is a risky move for larger bands to do, but Bring Me managed to pull it off. Songs like “why you gotta kick me when i’m down?” hold so much power, and the album as a whole brings something to the table for new fans and old. “wonderful life” is honest, and relatable, and Dani Filth brings the creepy factor in his verse. “i don’t ... read more

My first realisation when listening to Peach Club was how much Emarosa have evolved since their 2016 release 131. Half of the album, (namely “So Bad”), is straight out of the 80s, with the synths and prominent basslines. It is almost impossible not to start subtly dancing in your seat whilst listening to this. Lyrically, the album touches upon a number of deep topics, such as Bradley Walden’s issues with faithfulness in “Comfortable”, and how his mother raised him ... read more