Skinny Puppy - Weapon

(Metropolis Records)

Hailed as the godfathers of electro-industrial, Skinny Puppy has been producing innovative electronic music for over three decades and has never been shy about voicing their opinion about issues that plague society. The group’s latest, Weapon, stands as a commentary on that which it was named after. For this release, the duo of cEvin Key and ohGr (with the aid of Mark Walk) ventured back to the early days of composing simple and direct songs that focus on strong abstract themes. In this case, the glorification of gun culture and the mass media’s homogenization of an instrument of death into an entertainment centerpiece.

Collide – Bent And Broken

(NoisePlus Music)

The internet has made it easier for musicians to release their own music. Big labels aren’t a necessity. All you really need is a passion for your craft and support from your fans. Collide is fortunate enough to have both. The LA-based musical team of Statik and kaRIN have put out their own albums for years; however, this time they did something different. They launched a kickstarter campaign in order to raise funds for their latest release Bent and Broken and their fans generously gave their support.