Avarice In Audio – Tear Heaven In Half (Digital Album – Alfa Matrix)
Australian duo Avarice In Audio returns with their sixth studio album, “Tear Heaven In half”, continuing their tradition of releasing a new record every two years. Comprising 17 tracks, the album presents a dynamic and genre-defying soundscape. Avarice In Audio featuring Gerry Hawkins and Lawrie Bayldon, blend a variety of influences, making their music both intriguing and hard to categorize. At its core, the album leans heavily on Dark-Electro elements, complemented by an Industrial-Pop edge. There are moments of Electro-Punk energy interspersed with contemporary, ‘hip’ influences reminiscent of acts like The Chemical Brothers. The driving force of the album lies in its aggressive, harsh vocals, supported by ethereal female backing vocals that add depth and texture. Several tracks feature collaborations with notable artists, including Static Logic, Virtual Terrorist, and Studio-X, the latter being another of Gerry Hawkins’ well-known projects. With its blend of raw energy and stylistic versatility, “Tear Heaven In Half” solidifies Avarice In Audio’s place as an innovative force in the alternative Electronic scene. (Rating:8).
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About Avarice In Audio
Avarice In Audio is the Australian dark electro duo of Gerry Hawkins and Lawrie Bayldon. The duo released the album “Our Idols Are Filth” in October 2022 and the EP “Drowning One” in September 2024.
“Tear Heaven In Half”, the sixth Avarice In Audio studio album, was released in October 2024 on Alfa Matrix as a 17-track download release with collaborations including Static Logic, Virtual Terrorist, and Studio-X. In 2025 the duo talked to Side-Line in the Avarice In Audio interview on dark beats, creative risks and blowing genre lines apart.
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