Schkeuditzer Kreuz, the solo project of Australian musician Kieren Hills, is set to release its third album, ‘Swan Grinder’, on August 30, 2025. Dubbed “Industrial Synth Crust,” this visceral record transforms mental chaos into a post-apocalyptic soundscape, reflecting the darker intricacies of life. The title emerges from the unsettling image of a swan-shaped pepper grinder, symbolizing the album’s exploration of destruction and the grinding down of beauty.
As Hills gears up for an ambitious European tour, one can’t help but wonder: How does the blending of harsh industrial sounds with raw punk elements reflect our current societal struggles?
