Ghost Mountain - "October Country"

A witch house revival is taking place, and I, for one, am here for it.  Ghost Mountain, part of the Northern California rap collective Haunted Mound, has released a mixtape reveling in the genre's tropes: murky, tinny drum machines, blasted and reverbed synths, and masked vocals. The title track, "October Country," is a prime example.

The Horrors - "The Feeling Is Gone"

The Horrors' sixth album, Night Life, moves away from the guitar-heavy tracks of the past and into the dark, synth-driven world of Sisters of Mercy's Floodland. "The Feeling Is Gone" features Arctic-cold synths, foggy drum machines, and Faris Badwan's goth prince baritone.

No Body ft. Aydo Abay - "Fear of the Golden Hour"

German post-punk/synthpop act Nobody teams up with Aydo Abay for the collaborative record Loves You. My favorite track is the haunting, synth-wash-drenched "Fear of the Golden Hour."

Factory Floor - "Between You"

Recorded with Stephen Morris of New Order, "Between You," the newest single from London's Factory Floor, is a slamming, euphoric banger. Makes me want to hit the dancefloor. 

Bob Mould - "Neanderthal"

From his fantastic new record Here We Go Crazy, "Neanderthal" is a blistering rager.

Sally Shapiro - "The Other Days"

Swedish duo Sally Shapiro returns with a new album, Ready to Live a Lie, set for release in May. The first single is the delightfully melancholy "The Other Days," featuring their trademark lush synths and aching vocals.

Lady Gaga ft. Gesaffelstein) - "Killah"

Mayhem is a return to form for Lady Gaga, leaning more into weird artpop, which is always her sweet spot. "Killah," a collaboration with Gesaffelstein, marries Depeche Mode beats with David Bowie/Prince swagger.

Marie Davidson - “Y.A.A.M.’

Montreal musician Marie Davidson owns your ass on the hot electro track “Y.A.A.M.”

 

which is found on her new album City of Clowns. 

Soft Blue Shimmer - "Soonby"

Shoegaze/dream-pop act Soft Blue Shimmer revels in Chapterhouse-like dance beats and swirling guitars on the track "Soonby." You can listen to it on their latest record, They Will Leave Us With Nothing.

 

YHWH Nailgun - "Animal Death Already Breathing"

From New York experimental rockers YHWH Nailgun's upcoming record 45 Pounds, "Animal Death Already Breathing" is a lurching, tribal collusion of pounding drums and moaning electronics.

Bdrmm - "Snares"

UK shoegaze/dream pop act Bdrmm's latest record Microtonic moves more electronically, expanding their already intriguing sound. "Snares" is a rush of "Idioteque" hyper-percussion and undulating waves of synths.