Kllsingl – Wendigo (Digital/CD EP – Out Of Line)
Kllsignl is a relatively new name on the Electro scene—a German solo project about which very little is known. Following the release of several singles, the label Out Of Line has now issued this EP, which combines familiar tracks with new material. Kllsignl sees itself as a manifestation: the embodiment of dark thoughts, sleepless nights, inner demons and psychological confrontations.
The five tracks are highly compelling, not least because Kllsignl’s musical style is difficult to pin down—a quality I have always considered a sign of genuine creativity. While the music could loosely be categorized as Dark-Electro, Industrial-Pop or even Industrial-Hip-Hop, its sound is distinctly its own. The production is overwhelming, at times resembling a form of ‘controlled chaos’, yet everything is meticulously crafted. Cold, stark textures are blended with a wealth of effects and anchored by powerful, driving beats. The vocals hover somewhere between singing and spoken word.
“Wendigo” is something you really need to discover for yourself. This project undoubtedly brings something fresh to the table. (Rating:7½).
Watch the clip “Wendigo”:
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