Endless Nothing – Forever Gone (Digital Album – X-IMG)
Endless Nothing is an Italian artist who released his latest work late last year on the Berlin-based label X-IMG. Prior to that, several other releases saw the light of day, each appearing on a different label.
This release feels more like a mini-album, featuring six tracks plus an additional remix by Sarin. The style effortlessly blends EBM, Dark-Electro, and Cinematic elements. The kicks pump relentlessly, while the entirely instrumental compositions—without even a single spoken-word sampling—sound dark and at times even hostile.
Atmosphere plays a key role throughout the album. Combined with its instrumental nature, it creates a highly Cinematic experience that would perfectly suit an apocalyptic setting. Despite the absence of vocals, monotony never sets in. Still, one could argue that the addition of some vocals or sampling might have enhanced the overall impact.
I prefer not to draw direct comparisons to other projects, but I can easily imagine that fans of Stoppenberg will appreciate this release. For me, this was a pleasant introduction to the project, and I look forward to discovering more in the future. (Rating:7½).
Listen to “Beneath This Nothing”:
https://x-img.bandcamp.com/track/beneath-this-nothing
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