“23-minute score for an experimental short film.”
Synths locked and loaded: SOFT RIOT channels the early '80s DIY synth spirit into Crux, a sprawling full-length balancing darkwave, EBM, Italo, and post-punk minimalism with subtle humor and mild psychedelia. Modern Ideas brings Melbourne garage synth-pop with "plastic dreams and electric romance" for fans of Depeche Mode and New Order, while Demiurgo leads listeners into a labyrinth of evolving sequences and dark atmospheric textures inspired by the myth of Daedalus. YCK rounds things out with a minimal analogue-synth minialbum 11 years in the making, conjuring the distorted warmth of cassette tape in classic '70s and '80s style.
“A dreamlike collection of industrial textures, hypnotic grooves, and abstract electronic sound.”
“Melbourne-based synth-pop/new wave debut single from Modern Ideas, the solo project of Wilding's Justin Stokes. RIYL: Depeche Mode, New Order, Pet Shop Boys”
“'Cruel - Maxi Single' features remixes by Rotersand, Vioflesh, Beyond Obsession & Ego Bliss. The release also includes a brand new instrumental track titled 'Imminent Threat', driven by dark, pulsa...”
“a flimsy, but decidedly bold voyage into shallow waters of guitar and synth noise, on loop. Use heaphones for binaural !”
“Whispers in the dark, shadowy figures at the edge of perception, and the unmistakable feeling of being watched.”