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Power Glove – 2043

Andrew Zistler — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:21:51 +0000

Power Glove just dropped a wicked new release today called “2043.” This short album/EP has a sinister quality to it that is amplified by its downtempo, cinematic feel. “2043” still has those signature Power Glove sounds, but it listens very differently than their last intense full-length “Playback,” showing that Power Glove is not afraid to switch things up. Make no mistake though, this release is filled with maniacal synths and deep, chugging basslines that are sick enough to make Snake Plisskin sneeze! “2043” does not dissapoint.

“2043” seems to also be called “Part 1” (at least on the album art,) so this could very well be part of an upcoming series of releases. We always love hearing a new Power Glove release, so the prospect of another release coming soon has us really pumped!

Longtime fans of Power Glove will recognize the title too, as they previously released a track called “Streets of 2043” over a decade ago.

It’s really interesting to hear that track’s played against the current iteration of “2043,” as you can clearly hear the latest release is an upgraded version of that old, delicious sound. The original “Streets of 2043” is a classic, filled to the brim with samples from “Streets of Rage” – which makes us think that maybe the current “2043” is still a reference to Streets of Rage.

Whatever the case, “2043” an absolutely fantastic release and NOT one you want to sleep on! Hopefully it is part 1 of a series, because we just can’t get enough of Power Glove

Grab a listen here now!

Magnatron III – Review

Andrew Zistler — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:01:53 +0000

“Magnatron 3” is finally here! After months of waiting since the first announcement, the album was finally released today.

We had heard some fantastic singles ahead of release from Waveshaper, Wice, and Powerglove with PYLOT, and I am pleased to report that the rest of the album stacks up against their quality. Easily the best in the trilogy, each artist on this magnificent compilation has truly brought their A-game, contributing some new instant-favorites to Magnatron 3.

It really is not exaggeration to say that “Magnatron 3” hits harder than ever before. Each track feels bigger, more epic, more intense, with each artist giving the series a fitting finale.
Each previous Magnatron release has had sci-fi themes, but with Magnatron III the sci-fi synth leads seem to blend more with nostalgic tones such as in “Tyrael” from Tokyo Rose, or in “Grit Rewired” from DEADLIFE.

The combination of more nostalgia with the retro futurist themes, heavy basslines and danceable kicks really makes “Magnatron III” stand out more than ever before as the best synthwave in the scene. Easily the best in the trilogy! At the time of this writing there is still some physical merch left – but it’s sure to be gone soon!

Click here for physical merch from Bandcamp – Click here for other streaming services.