Two years after their well-received debut „Rising From The Ashes" Syntech release their sophomore album.
The cover already displays the dichotomy that is the core issue of "P’som Sett", the struggle of nature against the forces of industry – which is most dangerously manifest in the global destruction of rainforests (and the species living within) for the sake of profit.
Musically this is reflected in an impulsive clash of tribal beats vs. machine rhythms, imbedded into dark atmospheres.
The album starts with the gloomy perspective of the downbeat "Blackest Night Sirens". "Labyrinth" contains all the features of "P’som Sett" in a nutshell: A wild tempest of beats and percussions, relentlessly pushing the tune forward, while a claustrophobic atmosphere permeates the mind – cinematic and threatening! "Shy" has an almost Trip Hop-like vibe, while the title track is a more straightforward option for the Industrial dance floor, as well as the electro-infused "Voltage Boost". Throughout the album you will find a lot of diversion through change of rhythmic pace, ethno-flavoured percussive stretches and melodic fragments deep in the mix. "Whiteout" seems to lead the album towards a more quiet ending, before the closing title "Is Not My Problem" assaults the listener with a dehumanized clutter of noise that devours all structure.
Whereas "Rising From The Ashes" had been a rhythmic monolith that clearly disclosed the association with Industrial outfit Greyhound through the dominance of looped, pounding beats, Syntech now move further into a territory of their own with "P’som Sett". This album manages to take the listener on a 78 minute journey that never gets tiring and offers some surprises en route.
Releasedate : 7th October 2011
Henric de la Cour, the voice behind Yvonne and Strip Music now goes solo.
The sound is more electronic than before, but just as dark and epic.
In the spring "Dogs" was released, a brilliant goth pop song about a complicated relationship, as a teaser on Youtube.
Now comes the album, chock full of pumping electro beats, huge choruses and vampiric romance.
Tracklist
01. Hank Solo
02. Dracula
03. Son Of A Bitch
04. Bedtime
05. My Machine
06. 80s
07. Dogs.
08. Sally
09. Gothic
10. Lovers
11. Clinic
Bonus Disc
01. My Machine (Martin Sköld Remix)
02. Dracula (Alien Saws Remix)
03. Son Of A Bitch (Mister Monell & Emmon RMX)
The album will be released at 28th October through Progress.
As part of A Different Drum's VIP series, Northern Kind will release a special version of their debut album '53° North' in October. Not just a plain rerelease, but the album will feature an unreleased track + unreleased remixes of the songs 'Crash' and 'On And On'. With the brandnew 'Daggers', we even get a further glimpse into the material of the upcoming album 'Credible Sexy Unit'.
While doing the interview with Peek-A-Boo, Section 25 were busy putting the finishing touches to their new 'Invicta' EP, which will be released as digital EP on Hacienda Records. If you buy it directly from them, the releasedate is the 3rd October, 2011 - other online retailers have 'Invicta' ready on 17th October, 2011.
Tracklist:
1. Colour, Movement, Sex And Violence (song mix)
2. Inner Drive (chaos mix)
3. Colour, Movement, Sex And Violence (alternative mix)
4. Inner Drive (song mix)
Later this year Edsel Records will release 3 reissue sets of The Cars. Each will come as remastered 2xCD editions including various bonus tracks, an exact release date is not yet known. The following sets will be released:
Heartbeat City / Door To Door
Panorama / Shake It Up
The Cars / Candy-O (+ an additional DVD containing their Rock Goes To College appearance)
UPDATE 05th October: Although we have no confirmation yet, but all releases have been removed from Edsel's homepage + there is no new information if those releases will come out - at least for now they are sadly cancelled.
