Lagus Within the Lake (Candlelight). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Zal (Alice in…). Review by Dave Aftandilian.

Blow Up Hollywood (self-released). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Tom “Tearaway” Schulte keeps the good times rolling with reports on Disaster Records, blues reissues, the Melvins and enough cd reviews to make your head explode a la Scanners.

The Scavenger Bride (Projekt). Review by Kiran Aditham.

Dave Aftandilian plays “20 Questions” with black tape for a blue girl (and Projekt Records) main man Sam Rosenthal, for an in-depth look at their new album, the scavenger bride.

Celebrating 18 years with its 100th release, Projekt Records is firmly established as the preeminent gothic/darkwave label in the U.S. Dave Aftandilian spoke with label head (and Black Tape for a Blue Girl member) Sam Rosenthal to learn how this niche label has thrived over the years, and how he plans to weather the emergence of the Internet.

Interview by Dave Aftandilian

Interview by Dave Aftandilian

As one aflame laid bare by desire (Projekt). Review by Dave Aftandilian