Mongrel Tactics / Häkki split tapeMongrel Tactics is a name I don't run into often, I have one other split tape with Abysse Des Ames. Here MT does atmospheric industrial/power electronics, think there was some vocals in the mix as well but thick layers of synth was predominantly on my mind. Very nice listen. Hope to hear more! Häkki has the trickles and crackles, electro-acoustics and noises in the bag. Very unique blend of sounds of two artists (Dassum and Vanhala) but what I was was missing was a focused full lenght album. That's something there probably never will be, so these tapes is all what we got to enjoy.
Nirke & Farcut - s/t tapeA release by a new label from Oulu area, Sudden Movements. This seems to be catalogue number 7. Tapes are done with good production values, not just xeroxed A4 papers as covers, but nice thick cardboard with pro tapes. Tape itself is to my ears noisy ambient, with guitar textures, field recordings and synthesizers. It's difficult to lump it into either category, so maybe just ambient industral? Regardless, the tapes has very captivating atmosphere and sounds are selected with taste. There are some minor elements which aren't to my liking but in the end, Nirke & Farcut managed to deliver a solid tape. Recommended to check out Sudden Movements label at their website and keep an eye on them in the future;
https://suddenmovementings.blogspot.com/Fišnarka – Lysohalvien Radio tapeFisnarka seems to be a noise project of Jaakko Junnilla, which might be a familiar name to some. This tape was also released by Sudden Movements, co release with Hirviranta Tapes. Basic elements of noise are well used, there's nice amount of good crunch, use of multiple different effects to create interesting variety and layer to the sound. Tape is not too long so it doesn't wear out the listener, first tape of the project I think? A good starter, interested to see where this goes!
