Lina Filipovich – Flowers Of Evil II (Digital/Cassette Album – Hundebiss Records)
Lina Filipovich is a Belarusian artist based in Paris who has released a considerable body of work over the past five years. “Flowers Of Evil II”, released earlier this year, features eight tracks.
From the very beginning, Lina Filipovich makes it clear that Techno is not necessarily what many expect it to be. For her, it serves more as an element or influence within a broader sonic framework, into which she weaves Ambient textures in a striking and unexpected way. The result is an ethereal atmosphere that adds a distinctive creative twist to her productions. She pays remarkable attention to subtle details—delicate sounds and effects that truly reveal themselves when listened to on headphones. At the same time, her use of Techno structures, driven by a restrained and cool kick, gives the music a sense of movement and makes it surprisingly danceable.
I thoroughly enjoyed this record, which has the potential to resonate with listeners across a wide range of genres. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Obsession”:
About Lina Filipovich
Lina Filipovich is a Belarusian artist and musician based in Paris. Her work spans experimental electronic music, found-footage film, painting, silkscreening and performance, and she builds much of her music from samples and loops using sound collage, montage and cut-up techniques. That collage approach carries into her Techno and Ambient productions.
Over roughly the past five years she has issued a series of albums, among them “Magnificat”, “BFHC”, “Music For An Imaginary Dancefloor” and “Spirit Voices”. “Flowers Of Evil II”, her most recent album, appeared in 2026 on the Italian label Hundebiss Records and collects the eight tracks reviewed here.
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