[divider]4. Etnik[/divider]
A producer who takes us into some of the darkest underground corners of techno and house is Etnik. After his last EP Neon Daze was a thrilling success, we simply had no choice but to vote Etnik as one of our top artists to watch for in 2014. Later than we would have liked, Etnik finally came to deliver new music, a 4-track EP entitled Unclassified, all in perfect timing for the darkening fall season. His sounds reminds us of a 4am warehouse rave (or what we dream it is, at least) complete with slicing, cutting samples, sexy whispering voices and echoes leaving us craving nightfall and the opportune moment to listen.
Below is his latest set for Hard Fest’s Mixtape Series, one that brings us to our knees praying to the music gods (and the dark lords) for an Etnik debut in Seattle very soon..
[divider]3. Marilyn Manson[/divider]
No stranger to the dark side is it’s demon spawn Marilyn Manson. After last year’s performance at Showbox Sodo completely grossed out and amazed show-goers all at the same time, he’s since only been seen in the latest seasons of Sons Of Anarchy as a tatted-up gang member-turned-prisoner. But now, the ghost-white demon of our younger years is back with a new purging of music, and an album set for early 2015. The first release from the upcoming album, Third Day Of A Seven Day Binge, is a catchier, dare we say bubbly Marilyn track with some hinting at a similarity to a creepier David Bowie.
While this may not be your favorite taste in music, there is no denying the powerful connection between dark rock and electronic dance music. Perfect examples: Nine Inch Nails, The Glitch Mob, Pendulum, and plenty more. Cross your fingers the album is something frighteningly awesome.
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