Over the years, Clan Of Xymox has always been revered for their signature melancholic sound that in 1985 was aptly dubbed as “Darkwave” by British radio icon John Peel. 2020 witnesses the release of the […]
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Torched Live Review – The Cure At Exit Festival, Novi Sad, Serbia
The Cure at Exit Festival, Novi Sad, Serbia By Radmila Djurica All photos courtesy of Exit Festival It is very difficult to even begin to describe what was The Cure for me personally […]
Torched Review – The Awakening ‘Chasm’
The Awakening Chasm Intervention Arts The Awakening’s main man, Ashton Nyte, has promised that the wait between albums will not be as long ever again. It’s been four years since Anthology XV, which […]
Shriekback Announce New Album ‘Why Anything? Why This?’ With Preview For ‘And The Rain’
Seminal British alternative rock outfit Shriekback has announced they will release their fourteenth album ‘Why Anything? Why This?’ on May 25. As a teaser, they are previewing the first single ‘And The Rain’, along with […]
Torched Premier – Flesh Eating Foundation ‘We Are Fucked’
Today at Torched Magazine we have the privilege of premiering British cyberpunk trio Flesh Eating Foundation’s lead off track ‘We Are Fucked‘ from their forthcoming vinyl release ‘We Are Fucked’ due out May 1 via […]
Torched Exclusive Premiere Car Crash Sisters ‘Blackholeyday’
Torched Magazine is delighted to premier, Aquascalientes, Mexico’s, Car Crash Sisters new single ‘Blackholeday’ off their soon to be released ‘Sundance Sea’ on March 16th (Blackjack Illuminist Records). This first single is just enough […]
Torched Playlist #6 Legendary Producer John Fryer’s 4AD/Mute DJ Set
Today we thought we’d have some fun with Legendary Producer John Fryer’s 4AD/Mute DJ Set from the Dancing Ghosts Darkwave Dance Party late last year. Pump up the volume with us as we enjoy […]
Missouri-Based Kudzu Announce New Release ‘Defeated’
You’re in for a real treat as Torched Magazine spins something new today! Introducing Missouri-based post-punk synth wave duo Kudzu. We’d all have to agree that most music styles have been done before but […]
Mary And The Ram Announce Debut Single ‘The Cross’ Produced By John Fryer
British duo Mary And The Ram recently announced their debut single ‘The Cross’ via Anonymous Records along with the b-side ‘The Dream’. Upon giving it a spin, I instantly found myself whirling in a […]
Pylon Reenactment Society On Reviving Athens Favorite Band
Pylon Reenactment Society revives Athens musical heyday by breathing new life into the legacy of Pylon. Their danceable blend of new wave, post-punk and alternative rock influenced the 1980s and beyond throughout Athens and […]