Coldwave/Synth charts

Review: Perturbator's synth-laden journey offers a bold reimagining of retro futurism, weaving dystopian soundscapes with high-energy precision. The opening track builds with brooding intensity, layering dark arpeggios over pulsating basslines that recall the cinematic drama of 1980s sci-fi. Midway, driving rhythms give way to moments of atmospheric tension, with lush pads and haunting melodies creating a sense of unease. Vocal features are sparingly used but impactful, their ethereal quality adding human fragility to an otherwise mechanical landscape. The closing piece is a triumphant crescendo, pulling together the album's key themes in a moment of electrifying clarity. This is electronic music with a visionivivid, uncompromising and undeniably powerful.

Review: James 'Perturbator' Kent is back with a new album which tells the tale of someone who has nothing left to lose. "Wandering in the hostile neon-soaked dirty streets of a city from the future, armed and dangerous. This is your story," says the man himself. The tracks feature some fine guests such as Great Link, Noir Deco and Memory Ghost who add to the allure of these retro-future synth and disco charms. Think Blade Runner but in a world of optimism and celebration rather than post-apocalyptic despair.