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Rising industrial hard rock musician Dark Desirez a.k.a Kevin, has returned with a bomb of a new single, "Frozen Minds (Snowflakes)", a striking mixture of aggression and brooding atmospherics that is confirmed by his production sensibilities. From the opening throbbing riff, you are plunged into a sound that is simultaneously icy and explosive, an ideal parallel for the emotional maelstrom that Kevin navigates.
"Frozen Minds (Snowflakes)" is all about contrasts. It's crushing guitars smashing in and highlighting for God, the ethereal that together creates a tension that's every bit as compelling as it is slightly unnerving. Kevin's vocals effortlessly transition from a state of frailty to power, and the lyrics reveal depths of human strength and weakness. Every line feels like a deliberately wrought object that you confront and face your own darkest impulses, and that leaves a silent acknowledgment of its promise, not spoken but implicit, of release.
The production heightens the track's immersive ambiance. Atmospheric tones flutter in and out of the abrasive guitar work and create a sound space that is both expansive and claustrophobic, rendering everything perfectly in tune with the themes of isolation and self-examination that pervade the lyrics. Advocates of alternative and industrial sounds will note Kevin's gift for pushing back on category while keeping his personal voice laser-sharp.
Out now and released through Spotify and various other platforms is "Frozen Minds (Snowflakes)," which further cements Dark Desirez as a new power to watch for on the industrial hard rock scene. A psychological experience that's as unsettling as it is electrifying and one that will stay with you long after the last note has died away. For those brave enough to venture into the shadows of the mind, Kevin's newest single offers an incredibly primal, darkly beautiful escape.
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