Underneath the Earth is the debut album from Chimehours, a hauntological project from Beck Goldsmith and John Dix. Those with a penchant for Folk Horror and all its trappings are probably going to find a lot to enjoy here. The band mix dark folk vibes with a love of 70s British Occult and horror cinema to create something that is tender and beautiful but underpinned with a sinister edge that references other dark folk masters like Comus, Darkher or even the early days of The Unthanks when they were still called Rachael Unthank and the Winterset. It’s an exquisitely beautiful record that would not sound out of place as the soundtrack to one of McKenzie Crook’s beautifully magical TV series. For example, this would sound great as the soundtrack to the Crook’s recent foray into the Occult, Small Prophets. 

Dead Kids ( Strange Behaviour) is an early 80’s slasher/ mad doctor horror hybrid. The small-town-set film blends subtly quirky characters, some tense stalking, and deranged ‘n’ gory kills. Here from Powerhouse- as either a UHD or Blu Ray release- is a new release of the film,  taking in a new 4k scan, two versions of the film, and a good selection of new and old extras.

The Survivor regards an airline pilot played by Robert Powell( The Italian Job, The 39 Steps) who is the only person left alive after a plane crash, where several hundred people die. The early 80’s Australian production is a rewarding & engaging blend of thriller, investigation drama, and supernatural horror. Here from Powerhouse, as either a UHD or Blu-ray, is a new release of the film. Taking in a 4k scan, three different versions of the film, and a large selection of extras, which are a mix of archive and new fare.

Past Life (2025) is a psychological thriller from director Simeon Halligan, the head of Grimmfest and the filmmaker behind White Settlers and The Blood Lands. Written by Halligan alongside Ray Bogdanovich and Dean Lines, the film stars Aneurin Barnard (Peaky Blinders, Dunkirk) as traumatised war journalist Jason Frey, Jeremy Piven (Entourage, Mr Selfridge) as celebrity hypnotist Timothy Bevan, and Pixie Lott (Christmas Karma, Fred: The Movie) as Jason's pregnant wife, Claira. 

Hardly a moment goes by on Venus er i håret that does not bloom like a lush electronic flower. This is the established parlance of pop that the Norwegian Espen Reinertsen is known for.  Over five tracks, we are ensconced in a world populated by drawn-out vocal deliveries and carefully textured drums, horns, and synths, the latter of which sit squarely in the field of early gaming aesthetics. 

Driftworks and Audiobulb Records have released the second entry in their joint SITE series examining the connection between a location and sound, through the lens of different artists and musicians. London-based OD (Alex O'Donovan) has selected the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard as his inspiration for Svalr, showcasing the region's geographical and meteorological characteristics through field recordings, sound manipulation, and additional synthesis. The resulting five tracks create a lush atmosphere that transports the listener to this fantastic, remote wonder and allows OD's journey to be experienced by all.