Tag Archives: m-darktechno

Igorrr – Cicadidae

It’s almost unfair, perhaps even rude that such a song dares to work so well! It’s one of those pieces that courageously defy categorization. One thing’s for certain though: it’s intense! And it’s almost impossible to „story-tell” it, so I won’t even try.

Challenge: count the unique instruments, samples, special effects and patterns in this song. Then, compare with some song you can hear on the radio. Chances are that mish-mash extraordinaire Igorrr will win by an order of magnitude.

You can listen to the melody for free, in good quality, on BandCamp, which is one of the best websites when it comes to supporting artists. You can also purchase the song (or album) from this same location.

https://igorrr.bandcamp.com/track/cicadidae^

YouTube (decent quality):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knuzcAGlTos^

And here’s the Discogs entry for whoever wants to buy this album:

https://www.discogs.com/Igorrr-Hallelujah/release/4124671^

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Yoann Feynman – Noir

It may not start from the first second, but before we know it, wicked synths and merciless pounding will start wreaking havoc. Nasty samples join soon after. One crescendo later and the dark side reaches climax. Hail contrast!

You can listen to the melody for free, in good quality, on BandCamp, which is one of the best websites when it comes to supporting artists. You can also purchase the song (or album) from this same location.

https://fakemusicrec.bandcamp.com/track/noir^

YouTube (decent quality):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCR3ZWM_1Fs^

For Spotify users (high quality):

https://open.spotify.com/track/6BssLedzg61FYjAmsHAlNh^

For Deezer users (high quality):

https://www.deezer.com/track/480877932^

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Aborym – Does Not Compute

Darker and grittier than an old floppy disk drive rotting in some secret agency’s basement, this is one weird bastard. Samples, blitz-rhythms, incursions into other dimensions, it’s all here. This is the soundtrack alien straightjackets boogie to.

Oh, one more thing. This is the only song of this band that I like. So before you go looking for more Aborym, don’t say I didn’t warn ya.

YouTube (decent quality):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtDdvNv4St4^

For Spotify Users (high quality):

https://open.spotify.com/track/3zkIKM8wMSJzyvl628KVTp^

For Deezer Users (high quality):

https://www.deezer.com/track/2147119^

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Black Sun Empire – The Rat (Kemal Remix)

It cuts and claws its way onto the dance floor in a steady march, driven by typical drum’n’bass percussion. It’s all anchored in a dark bass line as is expected of this genre. But besides the familiar ingredients, the song is laced with crispy textures and even airy soundscapes that enhance the contrast with the dark mechanical rodent.

Black Sun Empire’s “Driving Insane” album is full of such high-energy surprises. It’s the band’s first album but also one of their finest – a must-listen, start to finish. Of course, for this song the credit also goes to Kemal for creating the awesome remix for an already great track.

YouTube (decent quality):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiHERdHAzKY^

For Spotify Users (high quality):

https://open.spotify.com/track/2hwMEgze0GbprLJ2UDzeZO^

For Deezer Users (high quality):

http://www.deezer.com/track/90431103^

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Savoy – Cata (feat. LoBounce)

It’s like setting yourself on fire, but worse, ‘cause there are no flames to save you by melting your ear drums. Instead, the merciless drilling-bass will proceed to creep its way into your every fiber, flanked by strafing raw rhythms. This sounds bad, doesn’t it? Paradoxically, it’s not. It’s one of the best dark techno tracks I’ve heard back in 2016. It is, however, definitely not for the faint of heart, or, should I say, not for the faint of mental resistance.

I think the album’s cover fits this song perfectly. There’s a whole lot of magic alien snake skeleton venom flowing through this track. Calling this a “melody” would do it an injustice. Not because it’s not melodic, but because the word “melody” is too fluffy for this monolithic piece of dark beauty.

You can listen to the melody for free, in good quality, on SoundCloud, which is a great outlet for both emerging and established artists.

https://soundcloud.com/savoyband/05-cata-w-lobounce^

YouTube (decent quality):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQfPJJJUMWw^

For Spotify Users (high quality):

https://open.spotify.com/track/5SJ6KivyJRhhGr1xY6s4jX^

And what a gorgeous album cover. Totally in tune with the song!

Savoy - Self Predator
Savoy – Self Predator

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Hocico – About A Dead

Ever heard about a musical genre called aggrotech? No, it has nothing to do with agriculture. It’s an exotic combination between electronica instrumentals and metal music atmosphere and vocals. And it sounds wicked!

After the merciless instrumental kicks off, the banshee singer will soon start its rant against organized religion. Even though the lyrical content is stuck with a rather limited spiritual perspective, I can’t say that I completely disagree with the message.

This song is a gorgeously hideous example of aggrotech. It comes from one of the most renowned bands in this niche genre. I’ve known about the Mexicans of Hocico for many years. Finally, it’s time to bring this shining dark gem to the Weekly Song.

“You said he’s around us
Well, then tell us where
Cause you went back to your place
And there was no one
To help wipe out the disgrace

Hey you, Mr. Priest
If you can speak to God
Tell me, did he offer the kids
Who you raped while you
Prayed for your soul?

God is dead
God is a noise in your head
Can he talk to you?
Not to me
God is dead
God is a waste in your brain
Can he talk to you?
Not to me

You said he’ll bring peace
Well, then tell us when
Do you expect us to live in fear
Of motherfuckers who kill
For a god who’s dead?”

YouTube (decent quality):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3tRrQ5jY1s^

For Spotify Users (high quality):

https://open.spotify.com/track/3fJCEXW7VXbtCLZamRps8W^

For Deezer Users (high quality):

http://www.deezer.com/track/52973301^

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