Evitceles, a key figure in Bulgaria’s experimental electronic scene since 2014, has shifted from ambient and fog-laden techno to a harsher, more aggressive sound. Their new album, Cursed Radiance, set for release on April 29, 2025, explores a fusion of emo melancholy with distorted guitar riffs and industrial atmospherics, creating a visceral auditory experience that immerses listeners in a toxic soundscape. While moments of fragile beauty occasionally shine through, the album primarily offers an unsettling auditory journey.
In an era where music often leans toward the optimistic and easily digestible, is there a risk that embracing darker, more confrontational sounds might alienate mainstream audiences?