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Andrew Nolan invokes ill omen on Black Dogs
Folk-horror inspired industrial dub featuring JK FLESH, Metalheadz artist Gremlinz + more
Andrew Nolan is no stranger to the world of industrial noise. The Toronto-based producer has been especially prolific lately, producing a slew of notable solo work alongside collaborations with artists like Refused, Full of Hell and The Body.
With a restrained minimalism, effective use of rich, analog synths, spatial mixing, and expert pacing across its runtime, Black Dogs incorporates industrial dub, hip-hop, drum & bass and downtempo electronic with assistance from Justin K Broadrick (GODFLESH/jesu) as JK FLESH, Metalheadz artist Gremlinz, and Sectra.
The album draws inspiration from Nolan's obsession with north English folklore, and is named for the vicious spectral hounds that are believed to be the spirits of unbaptized babies. A menacing crescendo of dread, beat, and bass-heavy tracks, Black Dogs uses animal sounds, junk metal, and feedback as sonic building blocks to create its grim, menacing soundscapes.
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