Category Archives: Record Review

Releases that get the scrutiny of The Post-Punk Monk.

New Vamberator Single Today Offers Rolo McGinty Remixes – One Minimal, The Other Maximal

Posted on November 7, 2025 by postpunkmonk

We dearly loved the Vamberator album, “The Age of Loneliness” earlier this year, and now it’s gotten some remix attention from Rolo McGinty of The Woodentops. Mr. McGinty had long known Messrs. Tayle and Williams from the 80s and given … Continue reading →

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Ardala’s Superb “Halls Of Antiquity” Album Is Back In Print In A DLX RM

Posted on November 6, 2025 by postpunkmonk

It was not one of my finest moments when I got the Ardala album in its original, luxurious CD-R format back in 2023 on its release. The decadent 7″ x 7″ folio package was not quite as superb as the … Continue reading →

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It Was The Ultimate New Wave Tour: Lene Lovich, The B-52’s & DEVO @ PNC Music Pavilion, October 24, 2025 (Part 1)

Posted on November 2, 2025 by postpunkmonk

This concert had been very long-awaited with three acts I loved on a single bill. I’d only seen The B-52’s prior in 1989-1990. I had muffed my one chance to have seen both Lene Lovich and DEVO on the occasion … Continue reading →

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Scenius Offer “13 Billion Dark Years” For An Inviting Blend of Voice And Synths Where The Song Rules

Posted on October 23, 2025 by postpunkmonk

Scenius, by way of the UK and France, have been a new band I first heard in the latest “Generation Blitz” compilation from the State Of Bass label earlier this summer. I’ve enjoyed the singles they have issued leading up … Continue reading →

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Kill Shelter Breaks Out Of Darkwave Genre For Minimal & Intimate “Slow Burn Sorrow” EP

Posted on October 20, 2025 by postpunkmonk

I only just heard of Peter Burns of Kill Shelter this summer, when his noise guitar work enlivened a cover of Ultravox’s “Dislocation” by Stephen Netschio and A State OF Flux. And now he’s apparently stepping out of his comfort … Continue reading →

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The Long Lost JYL Album Offers Analog Joy And Many Personae To Inhabit These Technopop Gems

Posted on October 18, 2025 by postpunkmonk

I had written about this album in 2021 when I discovered that it had been released but sometime things flow slowly around Monk Central. Nevertheless, when I sold some CDs the money garnered had me thinking about a few LPs … Continue reading →

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Ariel Maniki + The Black Halos Return With A Driving New Single In “Witches”

Posted on October 14, 2025 by postpunkmonk

It’s that time of year. All of the bands of a Gothic persuasion are working diligently to prep their latest offerings in time for the All Hallows’ Eve period. Ariel Maniki + The Black Halos are right on time with … Continue reading →

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