Ye Gods, the alias of prolific producer and composer Antoni Maiovvi, is a study in the subtle complexities of dark sound design alongside conceptual themes of the occult. With his new album on L.I.E.S. Records titled No Albion, the artist embraces aspects of visceral horror—a soundtrack to the deep, vast abyss—by way of minimalism and slow modulations.
No Albion focuses on the pursuit of serpentine modulations and tenuous phrasings—and the single, “Total Eclipse,” is just that. Much in the vein of industrialist greats, Coil, the track paces itself as it swells and undulates. The slow-building tension boils to the brim before it dissipates and concludes with a mysterious spoken word statement. The listener is left to wonder what spirits have been roused from their sleep.
And just like the track itself, the music video mirrors the steadiness of “Total Eclipse” as it depicts Maiovvi walking down an empty corridor towards an unseen something—or someone. Masked and stoic, the artist in his priest-like robe recalls a ceremonial ritual that’s about to unfold.
Watch below:
Buy No Albion here. Follow Antoni Maiovvi on IG.
Sheltered by the sky We see eye to eye With our minds in flight We embrace the night Masonique began…
Double-edged and triple-edged swords I wish you to pierce your heart Son of the widow With the charming eyes with…
There are fewer more iconic songs in the post-punk cannon than Joy Division's "She's Lost Control"—and for good reason. The…
Caution is boring We came for blood In the biting world of fandom and fame-seeking, there’s a gnawing hunger, a…
Toronto-based duo Chris Huggett and Max Hoppenbrouwers, aka Modele, digs deep into the moody marrow of ‘80s post-punk and new…
Running through the cemetery Past tombs of memories. Of those times that I felt alive I was the bourgeoisie. In…