Mortez – “Down With the Devil”. Straight into the furnace, then. This single from Brett Daniels and Rachele Royale doesn’t politely knock; it kicks the door down with steel-toed boots covered in… brimstone? The grit is immediate, a tangible layer of sonic soot settling over everything, thick and almost chewy. https://open.spotify.com/album/6NltuAK7Iev2PQjXwdU2Mo?si=2H3TJFSaT6GjnEZdCVqtGA Rachele Royale’s voice isn’t just strong; it’s the sound of someone refusing to burn quietly....

Exploring the Evocative Sonic Landscape of the German Group Affentanz. German band Affentanz, influenced by Boards of Canada, has emerged from the underground of the electronic music industry and is progressively carving out a unique sound. The quartet, consisting of Martin W. Hillebrand, André Hartmann, Moritz Zielke, and Mike Schneider, brings to the stage an amalgamation of talent, diversity, and an unyielding passion for music. The origins...