Hence Confetti “Duress”

Bingo Crowd “Manners”

Suffice it to say, Bingo Crowd is not like most bands. “The overall sound reminded me of the early Mute/Factory Records records that I loved and grew up on,” says Moulder of his decision to get involved, despite the constant demands made on his time by acts like Nine Inch NailsInterpol and Queens of the Stone Age. “But,” he adds, “they added their own thing that made it current and I like that.

“Current” does a lot of work in this particular sentence, given Bingo Crowd’s reluctance to engage with conventional notions of chronological time. The references to Mute and Factory might also induce chuckles within the band itself, as they were blissfully ignorant of the Manchester scene until well into adulthood, if not middle age.

The three men that make up Bingo Crowd = Andreas Elvenes, Svein Segtnan & Eivind Brønstad, grew up deep in the woods of Snåsa, a small community in one of the most sparsely populated areas of Norway, where the local economy inevitably centers on logging and forestry. Growing up in the pre digital age, popular music mainly found its way here through mix-tape cassettes played at the local railroad café – and the Mute/ Factory Records phenomenon Moulder refers to, never made it this far off the beaten path.

Instead, what we now know as Bingo Crowd began life as a hard and heavy Norwegian Metal trio built on massive guitar riffs, which is what rock music meant in Snåsa back then. All well and good, until guitarist Svein Segtnan happened to hear a piece of electronic music by Brian Eno, and grew intrigued enough to acquire a analog synthesizer. Entirely unfamiliar with the synth-centric pop music of the 1980s, Bingo Crowd proceeded to create a parallell musical universe of their own. Marching to their own beat, they eventually recorded a single, which became the very first release on Crispin Glover Records back in 2006. (After an inevitable delay, partly due to their inability to decide on a name, thus settling into a career-defining pattern.) (Also worth noting is the fact that Crispin Glover Records was started in order to put out music by Bingo Crowd. In other words, this is rather personal to us.)

The band themselves have on occasion described their music as “depressive disco”, which seems rather insufficient and flippant to our ears. The songs on Manners invoke a far more nuanced and splendiferous range of emotions, although a baseline of vague anxiety seems ever present. A promotor in Iceland once called it “Nügoth”, and certainly Bingo Crowd should sound appropriate in any setting that’s familiar with umlauts. Or, as Moulder puts it, “There is a darkness to the music that drew me in.” (Moulder, noted for his decades-long contributions to Trent Reznor’s catalogue, knows a thing or two about darkness.)

Tempting as it is to employ fancy academic and philosophical concepts in foreign languages – “Sui generis”, “Ding an sich” and such – in an attempt to convey the rich, moody mysteries of Manners, it probably doesn’t make more sense than trying to figure out the equally mysterious decision- making process behind some of the song titles herein. (We’ll let you figure out what “Litjtaltj” might mean on your own. Go ahead – we dare you.)

We Lost The Sea “A Single Flower”

Automatism “Sörmland”

The Soundbyte “Still Quiet”

Mauvais Sang “La Faune”

Following La Flore, now Mauvais Sang returns with La Faune, an album that’s more instinctive, raw, and visceral. Where last EP La Flore was rooted in ambivalence and reflection, La Faune dives into animality, movement, and struggle.

Blending noise-pop textures, socially conscious poetry, and organic rhythms, La Faune traces a journey that is both deeply personal and universally resonant—a portrayal of a world in flux, of humanity on the brink, torn between the urge to escape and the pull of its roots. It explores contemporary society, the tensions between the individual and the collective, and the challenges of modernity, inviting a collective awakening.

True to its name, La Faune expresses deep reverence for the natural world while highlighting the fragility of ecosystems in the face of human impact. The compositions evoke the raw beauty of nature and call for a renewed harmony between humanity and its environment.

Some tracks on the album unravel like feverish whirlwinds, where intoxication and escape blur into one another. “Nuit Venin” dives into moments of surrender, where music and alcohol drown out doubt and regret, where fleeting encounters bloom and fade under blurry neon lights. “Modèle” and “La Peau” explore the images we project and the social masks we craft, caught between seduction and constant performance.

La Faune also captures moments of desire, emerging love, and bodies in fusion. “Sybille” is both sensual and haunting—a dreamlike, uneasy reverie where love and ruin blur beneath a burning sky. “Dernier Acte” portrays a feverish clash between two beings, somewhere between ecstasy and farewell.

Darker in tone, La Faune also paints a portrait of humanity on the edge of collapse, forced to flee or adapt in a crumbling world. “La Danse du Feu”depicts a crowd staring at the apocalypse, ignoring the ground crumbling beneath them, while “La Nouvelle Ère” imagines an escape—an exodus from an abandoned Earth to a new planet, perhaps the one dreamt of in “Là-bas (Le Monde)”.

Beyond its ecological message, La Faune also questions what we have left to pass on. “Loin” reflects on the passage of time, the promises made to future generations, and the illusions of a better tomorrow. The minimalist and disillusioned “L’Enfant” poses two simple yet profound questions: have we truly learned from our experiences, and will our children be able to learn from our mistakes?

Tracklist
01. La Peau   
02. La Danse du Feu   
03. L’Enfant   
04. Modèle   
05. Nouvelle ère   
06. Nuit venin   
07. Dernier Acte 
08. Là-bas le Monde   
09. Sur la Plage   
10. Sybille   
11. Loin   
12. Loin (Radio cut)

Links 
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mauvaissang__
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mauvaissang__
Facebook: https://facebook.com/MauvaisSangOfficiel
Bandcamp: https://mauvaissangprojet.bandcamp.com
Label: https://daaganda.com

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Cotoba “Sin Swims”

Artist: Cotoba 
Title: Sin Swims
Format: CD, Digital
Label:  self-released 
Distribution: n/a

Genre: Post-Rock
Release Date: 25/04/2025

“God takes my form and swims.”

A lone figure moves through water, lost in thought.
 What meaning does all of this hold?
 Deep inside, they carry a seed—an existence that takes form on its own.
 The seed drinks in the water, growing in proportion to the weight of his sins.
 That weight becomes his momentum, his reason for moving forward.
 Feeding on his sins, he becomes a god of his own.

Step into the captivating world of Cotoba, a band from Seoul, South Korea, destined to stir the depths of your soul. Like a poem that seems nonsensical when read conventionally, cotoba offers to untangle loss through revealing a profound empathy in their music. With their enchanting blend of clean guitar tones, captivating vocal, mesmerizing bass lines, and syncopated drums, they weave a tapestry of wordless emotions that resonate with the essence of loss.

Cotoba‘s music is a language unto itself, a primal scream of desires, much like a newborn child entering this chaotic world. Through their raw and electrifying live performances, they articulate the unspoken, connecting on a profound level with their audience. Their stage transcends mere sounds, capturing the very essence of human existence, and beckoning you to immerse yourself in their profound musical journey.

In a society burdened by social obligations and the weight of expectations, Cotoba becomes a guiding light, extending a helping hand to those adrift in the mundane. Their melodies flow like crystal-clear streams, carrying the weight of emotion, while intricate time signatures add layers of complexity to their sonic landscapes.

The band toured more than 40 cities including main stages at numerous music festivals and sold out shows. This year, Cotoba is more than ready to spread their wings out to the world with their energy-filled members DyoN Joo, Dafne, and Hyerim, through their language : music.

The first track on Cotoba‘s new record Sin Swim is Syhi: bursting with charisma and an electrifying sense of speed. Second song Ice Sea, a refreshing yet melancholic track, where intense energy erupts through the stillness. The next track 今t合 (Contigo) is a haunting song with lyrics weaving English, Spanish, and Japanese into a tapestry of solitude. Forth track Away Home is a sorrowful composition, written in a single breath after reading the children’s book Son of the Polar Bear. On the last track, Sin, the band again shows their playful yet experimental side, the track is culminating in a soaring, explosive guitar solo.

Tracklist
1. Syhi   
2. Ice Sea   
3. 今t合 (Contigo)   
4. Away Home   
5. Sin

Links  
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bandcotoba
Bandcamp: https://cotoba.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bandcotoba
Facebook: https://facebook.com/bandcotoba
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bandcotoba

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