By Monk
My latest single selection comes from Lisbon psych trio Maquina, who are far from being in a state of #denial as they draw together minimal krautrock repetition, pounding industrial techno and EBM, carving out an adrenaline-fuelled sound that’s equally suited to dark, sweaty back rooms and the dance floor.
The band told us a bit more about the new single, the first to be taken from their second album, ‘Prata’, which is due to land at the beginning of April:
‘denial’ is about an inner turmoil and restless contemplation. The raw, haunting lyrics explore the struggle to find solace within oneself, amidst a sea of conflicting emotions. The plea to ‘shut me down’ echoes the yearning for respite in the face of overwhelming darkness.
In relation to the album itself, they told us:
[It] was composed spontaneously in the studio throughout the year 2023. It’s music of colour, delving into depths and dimensions that resonate with scale and contrast. Pushing sounds together to make noise and pushing noise together to make sounds. Emphasising textures that evoke feelings and soundscapes rather than relying solely on textual narratives. The music breathes life into auditory canvases, painting sonic panoramas pushing into a world of tactile sensation and immersive experiences.
- ‘Prata‘ is due to be released on 5 April.