Aesthetische – Every Beat Matters (Digital EP – Alfa Matrix)
It has been about four years since the Brazilian act Aesthetische released their last full-length album, but in the meantime, Gui Pires and Fab Viscardi have kept us entertained with an annual EP. “Every Beat Matters” serves as a metaphor for everything we can do to fight injustice, fascism, prejudice, war, and more.
Musically, this translates into four brand-new tracks followed by three remixes. Aesthetische return to their roots more than ever, recalling their former project, Aghast View, with a sound deeply rooted in EBM. It is a meticulously crafted production boasting rich soundscapes and razor-sharp basslines that once again bring Front Line Assembly to mind. The tracks are driven by stomping beats that give them maximum club appeal. To my ears, the first three tracks all sound like potential singles, although Aesthetische clearly have a soft spot for “Chew The Loop,” which appears in three additional and strong remixes. The vocals round everything out, complemented by well-placed samples. One track remains instrumental, yet sounds incredibly effective.
Aesthetische never disappoint, but this new EP is undoubtedly one of their strongest releases to date. It represents intelligent, impactful EBM. (Rating:9).
Side-Line reported the release of “Every Beat Matters” on June 26, 2026 via Alfa Matrix.
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About Aesthetische
Aesthetische is a Brazilian EBM/industrial duo formed by Gui Pires and Fab Viscardi in 2012. Both musicians were previously known for their work in Aghast View and Biopsy, one of Brazil’s pioneering electro-industrial acts of the 1990s. After Aghast View, the duo launched Aesthetische as a new vehicle for modern EBM fused with trance, techno-body music, and industrial atmospheres.
The band signed with Belgian label Alfa Matrix in 2012 and has since maintained an exclusive release partnership with them, issuing a steady discography of albums, EPs, and digital singles across physical and digital formats.
Albums
- “Powerswitch” (2012, Alfa Matrix) – Issued in multiple editions, including a box version.
- “HybridCore” (2014, Alfa Matrix) – A follow-up blending hard-hitting EBM with more melodic synth textures.
- “Co3xist3ns3” (2019, Alfa Matrix) – Marked a return after several years, further exploring hybridized EBM and trance.
- “Rvprty” (2022, Alfa Matrix AM 3400DJ) – A digital-only release containing ten tracks.
Singles & EPs
- “Nachtbrenner” (2013, Alfa Matrix)
- “Statement / Amplitude Zero” (2013, Alfa Matrix)
- “Colder Lights EP” (2014, Alfa Matrix)
- “Dirt And Basslines” (2015, Alfa Matrix)
- “Cold Is Clean” (2015, Alfa Matrix)
- “We Follow Blindly” (2016, Alfa Matrix)
- “In My Aurora” (2017, Alfa Matrix) – Featuring Noemi Aurora on vocals.
- “MMXX” (2020, Alfa Matrix)
- “Overflow” (2021, Alfa Matrix)
- “Boiling Over EP” (2023, Alfa Matrix)
- “Confidence Is Silent” (2024, Alfa Matrix)
Split EP
- “4.4U [2012.11]” (2012, Alfa Matrix) – Digital compilation shared with Metroland, Mentallo & The Fixer, and Daniel B. Prothèse.
Alfa Matrix has continued the pace since, following “Boiling Over” (2023) with “Confidence Is Silent” (2024), “Selling Fear” (2025) and now “Every Beat Matters” in 2026.
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