Introducing SOFT VEIN with "COLDER," a punk single that is relaxing yet dark, the alluring single from SOFT VEIN's debut album "PRESSED IN GLASS." Released via Artoffact Records, known for their commitment to the darkwave, goth, and industrial genres, the track provides a compelling experience for fans of acts like Lebanon Hanover, Mareux, and Harsh Symmetry.
As a California-based artist who emerged in 2022, SOFT VEIN blends elements of cold wave, industrial, and modern darkwave into a sonic tapestry that can only be described as urgent, dangerous, and profoundly captivating with a cold ghostly twist. The mood is a rich blend of sadness, romanticism, and a pervasive sense of darkness to us we think.
"COLDER" showcases SOFT VEIN's mastery of minimalist electronic instrumentation. The track features brooding, cold vocals layered over the rhythmic pulse of muzzled drum machines, and the undulating menace of lurking synth basslines and haunting synthesizers. These elements conjure grainy images of desperation and lust in the dark, evoking an aura that's both unsettling and mesmerizing.
Interestingly, the vocals in this single deviate from the forefront, feeling more like ethereal background echoes rather than traditional lead vocals as we've been putting it together. This stylistic choice contributes to the track's dark and lush aura, enveloping the listener in an almost dreamlike state we think. Listen below.
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