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Review: The stylistic moniker of one Marc Dwyer (formerly in collaboration with fellow Sydney scene denizen Rebecca Liston, but now solo), Buzz Kull is an impressively accomplished darkwave and neo-EBM project that's been active since 2010. Returning to the equally esteemed Funeral Party Records, with whom Dwyer has enjoyed a productive relationship for a good while now, New Kind Of Cross delivers yet one more album-length handful of dark, danceable, anti-oppressive, cold-future-ambivalent, hysterical-discursive tracks, manifesting in a uniquely occultic sonic nonagram. Our faves have got to be the climactic 'Existence', on which a pervasive atmosphere of defeatist authoritarian realpolitik abounds - "I've never felt existence outside of this system" - and the title track, which exemplifies Dwyer's preference for beautifully textured, subliminally lo-fi arps and emphatic "eurrghs" abounding in the FX send.

Review: Laibach's Opus Dei is a quintessential addition to any music collection, offering a unique blend of uplifting yet disturbing melodies that are both thought-provoking and slightly unsettling. The album's standout feature is its vocalist, whose grunty voice adds a captivating charm to each track. The musicians play with confidence and courage, infusing each song with depth and complexity. With every listen, new layers and nuances emerge, making each track a fresh experience. Opus Dei serves as perfect background music and its overall flavor and sparse yet flavorful composition make it a must-listen for music enthusiasts. An essential release from one of industrial music's most important bands.