In an existence inevitably fleeting, the hope of leaving behind a legacy often clashes with the realization that, once we depart, the endurance of our name may not matter. This existential pondering forms the crux of “Into Oblivion,” the latest offering from the darkwave project NECRØ.
Evoking the timeless resonance of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “Ozymandias,” “Into Oblivion” delves into the futility of human pride and the inexorable erasure of our grandest endeavors. The inscription on the pedestal, boasting of Ozymandias’s power, is rendered tragically ironic as all that remains of his legacy is a decaying monument swallowed by the sands of time. In our simultaneous desire to live forever and our need to escape existential dread, we seek moments of oblivion—sometimes carnal, sometimes chemical. Yet, true oblivion is inevitable.
Through its brooding melodies and melancholic lyrics, “Into Oblivion” invites listeners to reflect on mortality and the transient nature of life, questioning the value we place on legacy and remembrance in a world where time eventually erases all traces of our existence.
“Into Oblivion approaches the idea of the majestic hope that we will peak and achieve something unique to be remembered while simultaneously being swallowed by the urge to be forgotten,” the band elucidates. “As we wander past countless days of repetition, we strive to find solace and obliterate the awareness that the seasons will pass, our oasis of memories will dry, and our souls will fade away into oblivion.”
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NECRØ emerges as the latest venture from João Vairinhos, the Portuguese musician renowned for his solo exploits and collaborations with luminaries like Hélio Morais, Ricardo Remédio, and bands such as Wildnorthe and LÖBO. In this incarnation, Vairinhos joins forces with Sara Inglês, the enigmatic vocalist and keyboardist from Wildnorthe. Inglês’s voice is frosty yet seductively warm, paradoxically haunting and comforting. It merges seamlessly with the song’s somber rhythms, guitar accents by Vasco Vaz, and melodies that rise from a sordid, atmospheric depth. This blend of cold and sultry creates a shadowy serenade that simultaneously chills and intrigues.
Immersed in the spectral realm of NECRØ, one discovers an eerie fusion of creative vigor akin to that of Boy Harsher and Perturbator, interwoven with haunting vocal tones reminiscent of Zanias and Ladytron’s Marnie. Yet, the exceptional musical and vocal aptitude exhibited here eludes mere comparison, asserting its own formidable presence, radiating amongst synths that drip like icy water escaping the clutching maw of a gravity well.
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After debuting an exclusive track on Cold Transmission’s compilation “ZEITGEIST CHROME VOL.2,” NECRØ is set to release their highly anticipated debut album in 2024.
“Into Oblivion” is the first single and video from this upcoming album, slated for release by Cold Transmission Music later this year. Following the success of their debut EP, “Death Beats,” and live performances at Portugal’s premier alternative festivals like Amplifest and Monitor, the electronic duo has been meticulously crafting an album that heralds a new chapter in their musical journey.
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