Unknown Pleasures · 25.08.2024

On the first rainy day after a month of sunshine, I stumbled upon this fantastic song by the Swedish dua Citzend via algorithm. The review appears under unknown pleasures because I am a total fan of the Norwegian band Madrugada, the Swedish duo Swarm of the Sun and dark music in general. And now two Swedes come along, creating an intimate atmosphere and at the same time a great expanse with very few instruments that sound quite isolated from each other and play next to each other rather than...

Unknown Pleasures · 02.08.2024

Imagine a band that combines the dark melancholy of Joy Division with the mystical, psychedelic energy of The Doors. Their music is permeated with a deep, atmospheric vibe that evokes the vast landscapes of Americana, but delves into the darker side of the human soul. Dark, driving bass lines and hypnotic, reverb-soaked guitar riffs merge with narrative lyrics that speak of lost souls and ghostly deserts. The singer's plaintive voice leads you through a sonic no-man's land where dark country...

Heavystoned Albums · 22.09.2023

Nordic dark folk takes me to countries, harmonies and attitudes which are really exotic for me. Actually I´m more oriented in a southern way of life, but this nordic emptiness reflects the same emptiness which I found on my trips through the Sahara and other deserts. So following this, Nytt Land is a kind of nordic desert rock. Check the review.