CARTHAGE

CARTHAGE is Birmingham, UK-based Damian B. Perhaps best-known for his experimental metal project khost alongside Andy Swan (Final, TACTICAL PAGAN), over the years, he’s been a part of Gauge, Deathless, 16-17, and Cortex along with contributing to many experimental releases, including Techno Animal’s Re-Entry (consisting of Justin K Broadrick and Kevin Martin) on Virgin Records.

His latest full-length offering is a bursting tapestry of songs written and recorded during late night sessions into the very early hours. Filtering inspiration from road films, journals, snatches of conversation misheard, and places partly forgotten through a sleep-deprived, medicated mist (recording was interrupted by an accident and subsequent hospital stay).

Subdued and intricately-layered vocals collide with shoegaze-style guitar, metal shards, gorgeous piano lines, and abstract electronics. Downtempo distant, driving rhythms are interrupted by jarring transitions, akin to browsing stations on a radio dial. The result is a dreamlike expedition in which fans of shoegaze, post-hardcore, synth, noise rock, and post-punk will find comfort in.

Mastered by Justin K Broadrick, Duskdawn is available now on limited edition maxi-style CD and digital platforms worldwide.