In the mystical desert expanse of Joshua Tree, California, where the rugged landscape meets the vast night sky, a new and mesmerizing sound has emerged. Antania, a trailblazing doom bass duo, is crafting a subterranean symphony that resonates with raw power and cosmic harmony, pushing the boundary of electronic music with their debut album, “Lividity.”
Composed of Dr. Luna and Kali Mortem, Antania thrives on mystery and innovation, masterfully blending synthesizers and distortion pedals to create a hypnotic and haunting soundscape. Their music pulls you into an otherworldly experience, where the unyielding sub-bass pulses beneath discordant melodies, and a gritty, acid metal foundation layers the composition. The production of “Lividity” is destructive and sounds like a 1980’s cassette played on a boombox. I was super excited to hear that Dr Luna intended it to sound that way as a rebel against the over produced sound of bass music.
The heart of Antania’s music lies in their doom approach, a genre characterized by its slow and captivating rhythms. It’s a deliberate and seductive journey, where each beat writhes with intention, coaxing the listener into a captivating trance-like state. As their music unfolds, it engulfs the audience in a brooding atmosphere that is both ominous and irresistibly alluring. Their lyrics and vocals are super scary and highlight the band’s image of murder porn.
The duo’s commitment to experimentation and sonic exploration is evident in every track of “Lividity.” They fearlessly push the boundaries of their instruments, murder induced lyrics coaxing out sounds that seem to arise from the very depths of the earth. The synthesis of Antania’s brute harmonies creates an auditory experience that transcends the ordinary. Bass music never sounded this heavy and destructive before. Zomboy fans screaming “brutal” is now a thing of the past.
Killer tracks: Antania, Angels and Demons, August
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