Review: Michael Plater – ‘Ghost Music’

Today's offering comes from the UK. Michael Plater brings us his latest full-length release, 'Ghost Music'. The Belgian magazine, Peek A Boo once called Michael's music, "beautiful and timeless... music that breaks your heart". Sounds pretty accurate... At first listen we're greeted with a track, "Gathering Feathers" that has the tonal and repetitious qualities as...

Review: L’Egarement d’Esprit – ‘Written In Stone’ (Neo-Classical/Dark Ambient)

We begin a series of flashback reviews for the Steinklang Industries label. First is the project called L'Egarement d'Esprit Following is a conceptual description of the album which appears on Bandcamp: "Written in Stone" is a compilation of two digital demos, online compilations' tracks and previously unreleased material. Part of this album is a collection...

Review: Julii – ‘Taste Of Triumph’ (neo-folk/martial/dark ambient)

We continue to explore some 2021 releases from Steinklang Industries'; ones that perhaps didn't get the recognition they deserved. We go now to the album, 'Teste Of Triumph' from the project, Julii. Below you'll find a brief description of the release which appeared on Bandcamp: "Horns sound and the timpani rumbles. Nascence of the Imperium....

Neofolk Act ELK TOOTH Brings Loss And Celebration To ‘Never Give All The Heart’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 17, 2022 - Neofolk act ELK TOOTH has just unveiled their new full-length release, Never Give All The Heart. Never Give All The Heart is an examination of feelings of loss, distrust, hopelessness and ultimately, celebration. Delicately strummed guitars, percussive elements, mesmerizing synths  and restrained vocals come together in a dark cauldron of melancholy. For fans of OF...

The Joy Of Nature – “Until Only The Mountain Remains” Album Review (NeoFolk)

Desperate times call for respite music.  It seems that a venture into nature may be perhaps one of the safest spots should one succumb to the desperation of self-quarantine.  From the Italian label Dornwald Records comes the first album of THE JOY OF NATURE in five years.  Inspired by Taoist poetry, the title comes from...