ZangaPF They just continue to get better. If they make a CD of this, I will buy it instantly. Favorite track: Greater Darkness (Something Worse).

Adam Andrade A flagship band of the screamo/emo-violence genre for a reason. They really can't miss.

Braxton Phenomenal album from start to finish Favorite track: Freedom From Pain.

chestbleed I can’t wait to see you guy’s play live at the quarry house, every song put out by ostraca is beautifully put together. thank you John, Brian, & Gus for this masterpiece i hope to say hello in person! Favorite track: Esau.

74 can't believe they did it this good. so many great details new on this release that truly add to this being their best work. Danny's recording and mixing truly ties in the sounds and nuance as well. so unbelievably cathartic and emotional. Favorite track: Esau.

Ryukisai Ostraca just created another VA screamo masterpiece. This release has great songwriting and an incredibly massive sound, especially for a trio!! Hope i get to see them implement these songs live some day.

stephen ayres VOTS was absolutely incredible, live in Portland this week. I became an instant fan.

Bonhomme de Neige A microtonal black metal band in the vein of Liturgy and Jute Gyte. If you like either of those, give this one a try, it's worth it. Favorite track: Thorn Woos The Wound.

Luke I feel like I could listen to this album forever and never quite summarise it. Whether it's the Liturgy-esque opening that slams suddenly into a military marching band melody. Crunchy woozy raw bm. Sunny indie jazz acid trip. Kinda more raw bm but then a commercial for the 1972 summer Olympics. Or d-beat circle pit core that windmills you into a claustrophobic doom nightmare. Respectively. I love it all a lot. Favorite track: The Gold of Having Nothing.

𝖒𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖓𝖆 this is how black metal grabs you. hard. Favorite track: Deformed Erotic Visage.

trollfi3nd The post-punk Sisters of Mercy vibe connects so hard with raw bludgeoning black metal. A twisted fucking delight; whodduhthunk? Favorite track: Reduced To Submission And Slavery.

BigUncle Saw em play dominax's call and I had to get this album Favorite track: Dominatrix's Call.

This.Island.earth seminal deep techno album. essential in every way. when I first heard it, the whole album went on repeat for hours. Favorite track: Where The Wind Howls.

berusplants His name is Zergaz and is collecting sticks for a fire, to make lunch.. most likely a mushroom stew. He might be fermenting some plums for a drink later with his friend a fairy called Dalia.. they'll do witchery when the moon rises and watch the stars and dance and laugh..

kaosskid Deep Dub Techno at its best. A truly cosmic audible gem. Please repress this on wax! Favorite track: Lured By An Unseen Presence.