Antifer – Dirty Dents De Scie (Digital EP – Icy Cold Records)
Antifer is a Parisian trio formed in 2024, consisting of Anthony Loridant, Romain Glaser, and Carine Rosa. Following several singles, the band now presents a four-track EP.
The lyrics are entirely in French and are carried by a blend of Post-Punk and Dark-Wave, with synth lines that enhance the overall dark atmosphere. Each song brings something unique, but it’s the more subdued “Santa Cruz” that resonates most with me, thanks to its ominous tone and the way the track builds toward a powerful climax.
This is a highly promising release from a group that transforms familiar influences into something fresh and compelling. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Santa Cruz”:
About Antifer
Antifer is a Paris-based trio formed in 2024 by Anthony Loridant, Romain Glaser, and Carine Rosa, working with synth, guitar, and drum machine. The band mixes Post-Punk and Dark-Wave, singing entirely in French. “Dirty Dents De Scie”, released on Icy Cold Records, follows a run of singles and is the trio’s first EP reviewed on Side-Line.
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