The Alt Weekly Roundup (9/23/24)
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Music
Interview: Simon Heath of Cryo Chamber and Cryo Crypt
When it comes to the quieter side of music, dedicated Decibel readers know how much we like the ambient soundscapes and spooky synths. I’ve written about dark ambient in the past and my colleague and resident curmudgeon Neill Jameson has provided extensive coverage of dungeon… Read More »Interview: Simon Heath of Cryo Chamber and Cryo Crypt
Capturing Time and Space: Ste Murray’s Photo Essay on the Sacra Famiglia Church, Salerno
In a compelling and reflective new photo essay, Dublin-based photographer Ste Murray turns his lens on the Sacra Famiglia Church in Salerno, Italy, a Brutalist masterpiece designed by Paolo Portoghesi between 1971 and 1974. This essay marks the 50th anniversary of the Church and is… Read More »Capturing Time and Space: Ste Murray’s Photo Essay on the Sacra Famiglia Church, Salerno
Song Review: Yuqi ((G)I-DLE) – Radio (Dum-Dum)
The line between “promoted single” and “special track” continues to blur in the K-pop market. Yuqi’s Radio (Dum-Dum) is classified as the latter, but comes with a lo-fi music video to give it extra visual punch. Of all the (G)I-DLE members, Yuqi’s solo work has… Read More »Song Review: Yuqi ((G)I-DLE) – Radio (Dum-Dum)
New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (September 22, 2024)
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (September 22, 2024)