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Confront the introspective abyss with Locian’s kinetic darkwave art-rock release, Shadow on the Wall

Dance with the darkness within to the tempo of Locian’s most affectingly kinetic electronic art-rock release yet, Shadow on the Wall. The rhythmically augmented earworm from Australia’s most introspective solo artist is so much more than just a sonic drop into the oversaturated airwaves. It intensifies the anticipation for Locian’s forthcoming LP, Fears, Reflections & Shades of Time, as the solo artist continues to define his distinctive electronic rock style, weaving his signature synthesis into the rhythmically charged compositions of philosophical reckoning.

Emotionally charged revelations about facing the hidden aspects of one’s identity diaphanously drift through the installation of dark etherealism as the track’s pulsating synths and sharply defined guitar lines inject a vibrant, high-energy feel into the release which offers a scintillating study in contrasts. It juxtaposes the vulnerability inherent in introspection with the robust instrumental forces that symbolise the tumultuous battle against inner demons.

Originally envisioned as two separate pieces, Shadow on the Wall evolved into a unified narrative that advocates the importance of acknowledging and embracing one’s darker sides. After winning audiences across Sydney and Melbourne over with the single, the core message is set to enlighten the darkwave domain while setting a high bar for cerebral lyricism.

Shadow on the Wall was officially released on September 13; stream the single on all major platforms, including SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Join Haunting Ghosts in the shadows of their Jungian post-hardcore release, Falling

The evocateurs in NYC’s most cerebral alt post-hardcore outfit, Haunting Ghosts, have written themselves into the legacy of the genre with the heart-in-throat visceralism and stylistically expansive uninhibition caged within their debut LP, Shadow Work, which unnerved the airwaves on May 12th.

Inspired by Carl Jung’s shadow work, the album delves into the labyrinth of the unconscious, unearthing the hidden recesses where repressed desires, fears, and instincts dwell. This journey into the shadow mirrors a fictional protagonist’s descent into darkness, confronting the raw and primal aspects of his psyche. As he traverses this inner abyss, he grapples with his darkest impulses, seeking to embrace and integrate these fragmented parts of his soul. Through this harrowing yet transformative voyage, Haunting Ghosts follows the protagonist as he moves towards self-discovery and wholeness, revealing the profound beauty and strength that arise from confronting inner shadows.

Fans of Motionless in White, Asking Alexandria, and Sleeping With Sirens will instantly feel the efficaciousness of the exhilarant hooks within the standout single, Falling, which carries the quintessential components of post-hardcore within the augmented earworm which defies the genre constraints to occupy unchartered territory. Haunting Ghosts went in for the kill with their technical skill and their ability to reflect the most untamed facets of the human experience to deliver resonance at its rawest.

Stream the Shadow Work LP on Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

A Desolate Light printed the ticket to transformation in his alt-rock debut single, Suppressor

Suppressor by A Desolate Light

The Sparks, NV alt-rock artist, A Desolate Light, got his forthcoming debut LP, To Knell and Vanish, off to a scintillating start with the first single released from the concept album, Suppressor.

Starting with the solitary strike of a gong, the spirituality of the release asserts itself from here and unravels further through the Jungian and Zen-inspired lyricism throughout the evocatively high-octane progressions. The instrumentals find themselves in the middle ground between gunge and post-hardcore to stoke the fires of a blazingly hot brand of ingenuity that is uniquely finger-printed to the solo artist.

A Desolate Light is a one-man project fuelled by the enlightened innovation of Sam Spivey (ex-Authmentis); aside from the percussive work, Spivey is putting all the finishing touches on his upcoming 13-track album, which is being fan-funded via his Patreon page and Bandcamp pre-orders of the record.

Suppressor was officially released on September 8th; it is now available to stream and purchase via Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast