infectious, melancholic, subversive, synthy

VNV Nation ~ When Is The Future? [2⊘18]

Beat-synced footsteps carry us forward into the future, though, unironically, backward would suffice. Intertwining synths sing shimmering praises to majestic Chronos with layers floating above and below the present, as if ghost-like apparitions of unknown pasts and futures. A distant clock strikes thirteen and Father Time chuckles inwardly. “Faces without names, Playing devils and angels, Lit up by the strobes, Moving hypnotized.” … Continue reading VNV Nation ~ When Is The Future? [2⊘18]

disturbedByVoicesDecember 1, 2022May 28, 2023Leave a comment

affecting, bittersweet, eerie, melancholic

MISSIO ~ Failure To Comply [2⊘22]

There are three fundamental states of being [in relationships]: tyranny, slavery, or negotiation. Tyranny is always being able to do what you want. It is a life filled with cynicism, cruelty, and the “hell” of unregulated anger and impulsivity. On the opposite end, slavery is always agreeing to do what the other partner wants, leading to a build-up of anger and … Continue reading MISSIO ~ Failure To Comply [2⊘22]

disturbedByVoicesNovember 23, 2022May 28, 2023Leave a comment

affecting, infectious, melancholic, nocturnal

Ductape ~ Sevmiyor (Doesn’t Love You Anymore) [2⊘21]

Mother Nature, Earth’s God, the Savior of Gaia is forgiving to a point. She tolerates our imperfection infection but also punishes us with abandon sans remorse. She is the blind force of nature, the genuine karmic distributor of purest retribution based on natural laws we … Continue reading Ductape ~ Sevmiyor (Doesn’t Love You Anymore) [2⊘21]

disturbedByVoicesNovember 14, 2022May 28, 20231 Comment

affecting, melancholic, raw, subversive

Johnny Cash ~ Hurt (NIN Cover) [2⊘⊘2]

The “Man In Black” had his doubts when confronted by his most recent producer Rick Rubin to do a cover of Nine Inch Nails’ song ‘Hurt’. When he heard the record, Johnny said: “I can’t do that song. It’s not my style.” When Reznor was asked if Johnny could cover this deeply-personal track he said he was “flattered” but worried that “the idea sounded a bit gimmicky. “I hurt myself today, To see if I still feel. I focus on the pain, the only thing that’s real. The needle tears a hole, The old familiar sting. Try to kill … Continue reading Johnny Cash ~ Hurt (NIN Cover) [2⊘⊘2]

disturbedByVoicesNovember 4, 2022May 28, 20232 Comments

catchy, erotic, melancholic, nocturnal

Jonathan Bree ~ Until We’re Done [2⊘2⊘]

From inauspicious beginnings, musical genius evolves. Auckland kiwi Jonathan Bree’s youthful start began at the ripe old age of 9 when he wrote his first song ‘Rebecca’ about a primary school crush. This would quickly ramp up to playing drums with 20-year-olds in an average goth band by age … Continue reading Jonathan Bree ~ Until We’re Done [2⊘2⊘]