Chelsea Wolfe - Birth of Violence (2019)

Chelsea does it again, this time in the form of gothic folk rock. This presents a melancholic and quiet vibe. Plenty of growers on this record. Perfect for the autumn time. Definitely among my best of the year list.

You will forgive me if I'm lean 
Or comatose on codeine

Dead Can Dance - Dance Can Dance (1984)

God-tier ethereal post-punk / darkwave complimented by contagious melodies, tasty riffs, Lisa Gerrard's soulful (Frontier, Musica Eterna), sometimes-demented (Ocean), but nevertheless far-out vocals, and Brendan Perry's magick. Highly recommended. I hope someone gets into DCD and the immersive world of their music through this post. If you've got recommendations based on this album, feel free to drop a comment!

As the wheel spins and turns the fortunate ones are seen to emerge.