S.C.U.M, who were not just one of my favourite bands but are among the best post punk bands around at the moment have just announced their split. I am distraught to hear this as their distinctive sound of swooping synths and raw guitars fronted by the unique voice of frontman Tom Cohen were a real gem among the current dark krautrock scene. Songs such as 'Cast into seasons' and 'Faith unfolds' are swathed in a gothic melancholy that contrasts with a swirling psychedelia of numbers like 'Amber Hands' and 'Whitechapel'. I sincerely hope that their small but beautiful discography will never be forgotten, and also that we will see the members again in their own solo projects.
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