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Dark Electronic Maestro Maduro Fuses the best of Industrial, EBM, and Darkwave in his New Album “Pretty Cages”

  • April 19, 2023
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Maduro, a studio producer hailing from the vicinity of Washington D.C, has been a sonic shape-shifter for over two decades now, curating music under various aliases. This dark electronic maestro has been known to concoct a compelling blend of EBM, industrial, techno, and darkwave, with an added twist of New Beat and breaks, crafting a unique sound.

In a grand debut for Re:Mission Entertainment, Maduro unveils Pretty Cages — a full-length album that masterfully intertwines industrial and EBM progressions with the allure of darkwave vocal arrangements. The record showcases a raw, poignant spectrum of lyrical poetry, seamlessly shifting between Maduro’s signature fragmented dark synth sound and tracks flirting with the realm of dark pop ballads.

The album commences with the enigmatic “When We Were Dreams,” where distorted, catchy spoken word echoes over a backdrop of squealing and buzzing synths. This dissonance forges a stomping ground for the dancefloor rather than descending into chaos. “Mysterious (To Me)” conjures an intriguing blend reminiscent of Cabaret Voltaire, Ministry, and Daft Punk, complete with a robotic backbeat and hazy vocals. Delving into darker territory, “Die As One” fuses the aesthetics of Being Boiled-era Human League, DAF, and early Front 242, crafting an apocalyptic ambiance.

With this trio of captivating openers, Pretty Cages paves the way for an entrancing journey through sinister, otherworldly electronic music laced with acid bath undertones.

Pretty Cages was mastered by Adam Stilson, renowned for his work with Pixel Grip, Hide, Patriarchy, and Ritual Howls.
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Maduro’s musical prowess has been lauded far and wide, with his work making its way onto a plethora of label compilations ranging from Alfa Matrix to the Universal Music Group. The illustrious artist has also had the pleasure of collaborating with industry stalwarts such as Miss Kittin, the Horrorist, Wumpscut, Jean-Luc De Meyer, Amon Tobin, Venetian Snares, and Muslimgauze, amongst others.

Maduro’s musical prowess is nothing short of extraordinary, as evidenced by his remarkable remixes of tracks by renowned artists such as Dean Garcia, HEALTH, Violent Vickie, and other luminaries. This elusive artist’s sonic dexterity is truly unparalleled, as he continues to push the boundaries of electronic music with his inventive compositions and boundary-pushing soundscapes.

Despite his undeniable talent, Maduro remains shrouded in mystery, keeping a low profile and eschewing live performances. Nevertheless, the mid-2000s marked the ascent of this tribal fusion electronica pioneer, whose music resonated deeply with dancers and artists worldwide, earning him a cult following and cementing his status as an electronic music trailblazer. Indeed, Maduro’s impact on the genre is immeasurable.

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Alice Teeple is a photographer, multidisciplinary artist, and writer. She is not in Tin Machine.

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