Lẽtum – Distant Dead Stars (Digital/CD Album – Cryo Chamber)
Mathias Henriksson has been crafting sonic landscapes under the Lẹtum pseudonym for over 20 years. Throughout his career, he has released numerous works on renowned labels, earning a respected place in the select circles of Dark-Ambient and Cinematic music.
At the end of last year, he unveiled his latest opus—an album that, as its title suggests, draws inspiration from the enigmatic vastness of the universe, with its dead stars and black holes. A fitting theme for crafting unsettling soundscapes, which Henriksson does with remarkable subtlety. With a little imagination, you can almost feel yourself being drawn into the abyss. His deep, resonant sound waves instill an eerie unease, gradually intensifying with layers of ominous effects and overwhelming sonic textures. Occasional floating passages offer a fleeting sense of reprieve, though they, too, remain shrouded in darkness.
Lẹtum continues to be a conduit for obscure, introspective journeys—driven by an unwavering passion for the art of dark sound. (Rating:7½).
Listen to “When Worlds Collide”:
About Lẽtum
Lẹtum is the dark ambient solo project of Swedish musician Mattias Henriksson, based in Lindesberg. He debuted in 2001 with “The Entrance to Salvation” on the Swedish label Cold Meat Industries, followed by “Broken” in 2006. After a long gap, Lẹtum returned with “Dreams And Illusions” on Cyclic Law in 2023, mastered by Frederic Arbour.
The follow-up, “Distant Dead Stars”, was released on Cryo Chamber on October 15, 2024.
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