WOM Streams – Fotocrime Shares New EP “Always Night” now in Full
Post Hardocre mastermind Ryan Patterson plumbs deep into goth-rock and German EBM-sound with the new EP Always Night. Today we share it in full. You can hear it below:
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Using a combination of synths and drum machines in addition to guitar and vocals, Fotocrime is a new sound of 80 infused Dark Wave and Post-Punk. Fotocrime is the new group led by R. Pattern (aka Ryan Patterson, formerly of Coliseum) and including Nick Thieneman (also of Young Widows, guitar) and Shelley Anderson (bass). After over a decade as the singer-guitarist of post-hardcore trio Coliseum, Pattern forged ahead on his own with a new vision, sound, and moniker: Fotocrime. Backed by danceable, battle hymn drum machines and layered synths, Fotocrime brings a monochrome clarity to its electronic- meets-organic post-punk with driving bass, single-note guitar work, and Patterns unmistakable drawl.
The Always Night 12″ EP on Golden Antenna Records follows Fotocrimes self-released Always Hell 7″, which was issued in early 2017 and quickly sold out of its limited edition pressing. In addition to two songs from the 7″ (Always Hell and Plate Glass Eyes), Always Night features three new exclusive tracks and a remix by Ben Chisholm, producer and multi-instrumentalist for Chelsea Wolfe. All songs were produced by Patterns longtime collaborator J. Robbins (Jawbox).
Openers Duplicate Days and At Play In The Night Tide expand on Fotocrimes dark post-punk sound with expanded melodic sensibilities and Thieneman and Patterns guitars interweaving alongside pulsing synthesizer sequences. The Trance Of Love enters new territory altogether, introducing the bands first entirely electronic music (showing hints of early German EBM influence) and stark backing vocals from bassist Shelley Anderson.
The collection is rounded out by Tectonic Shift (Continental Mix) a remix and reconstruction by Ben Chisholm, known for his role as Chelsea Wolfes longtime bandmate, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Chisholms lush arrangement features Patterns dark Leonard Cohen- esque vocals riding along a wave that crests and descends into darkness.
Always Night is a menagerie of trenching musical interplay and synth- driven melodies, all preaching in a darkness that is both inescapable and spellbinding. Forging a connection between the shadows of the under- belly of the mid-century American Dream, the ghostly corners of post- war Europe, and the present moment, Fotocrime breathes new life into Cold War paranoia, modern-day malaise and smoky noir.
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