Julien-K Archives

Interview – Talinda Bennington

CrypticRockCrypticRockMay 6, 2020

At various points in our lives we all bound to suffer with mental stress. Whether it be everyday life, feelings of inadequacy, dealing with lose, or a thousand other things, no one is immune to depression or anxiety. Tragically, some of us sink so deep ... Read More

Julien-K – Harmonic Disruptor (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockApril 17, 2020

Those living within the confines of mainstream music likely remember the Industrial Rock band Orgy. With an image that was a mix between glam and the future, matched with a sound that was retro synth yet on the fringe of Alternative Metal, Orgy were one ... Read More

The Birthday Massacre – Diamonds (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueMarch 23, 2020

“The night is short. It weighs heavy, but the light always awaits us.” A beautifully lush exploration of the opposing forces of life, The Birthday Massacre’s latest, Diamonds, arrives on Friday, March 27th, 2020, thanks to Metropolis Records. Formed in 1999, Canadian Gothic Rock outfit ... Read More

Julien-K – California Noir – Chapter Two: Nightlife in Neon (Album Review)

Sascha BeckerSascha BeckerDecember 22, 2016

Rising from the ashes of the Electro Rock veterans Orgy, the Long Beach, California based Synth-Wave-Rock trio Julien-K were founded in 2003 as a side project. Starting the early days in a more Rock orientated way, Julien-K developed their sound more to their New Wave and ... Read More

Julien-K – California Noir, Chapter One – Analog Beaches & Digital Cities (Album Review)

Sascha BeckerSascha BeckerMay 12, 2015

Primarily founded as a side-project in 2003, the Long Beach, California based Electro/Synth band Julien-K was formed by Amir Derakh (guitar/bass/programming/synths/percussion) and Ryan Shuck (vocals/guitar) due to different artistic visions for their main band, Orgy. Rather than scrap their song ideas, Derakh and Shuck decided ... Read More

Julien-K – California Noir (EP Review)

Greg CochranGreg CochranJanuary 8, 2015

Following Joy Division vocalist Ian Curtis’ untimely suicide in 1980, the Post-Punk band aptly dissolved and formed into an outfit — New Order. Their fusion of the nihilistic Proto-Goth sound Joy Division had pioneered just years before as well as the newly blossoming Synthpop sound ... Read More

Julien-K

Julien-K – Harmonic Disruptor (Album Review)

The Birthday Massacre – Diamonds (Album Review)

Julien-K – California Noir – Chapter Two: Nightlife in Neon (Album Review)

Julien-K – California Noir, Chapter One – Analog Beaches & Digital Cities (Album Review)

Julien-K – California Noir (EP Review)

Julien-K – Harmonic Disruptor (Album Review)

The Birthday Massacre – Diamonds (Album Review)

Julien-K – California Noir – Chapter Two: Nightlife in Neon (Album Review)

Julien-K – California Noir, Chapter One – Analog Beaches & Digital Cities (Album Review)

Julien-K – California Noir (EP Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

The Jackson Five – Third Album (Limited Edition Red Vinyl Review)

The Antichrist (4K Ultra HD Edition Review)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Interview – Maddie Hasson

Interview – UFO’s Phil Mogg

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Mary J. Blige – Gratitude (Album Review)

The Jackson Five – Third Album (Limited Edition Red Vinyl Review)

The Supremes – More Hits by The Supremes (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)