Noromakina – Insomnia (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Cold Transmission Music)
“Insomnia”, the second opus from Colombian act Noromakina, is a work designed to ignite dance floors. Blending Dark-Electro with EBM, the album gradually leans into a more Minimal-EBM aesthetic, evoking the spirit of classic productions from the renowned American label Black Montanas. The passion for driving basslines, infectious beats, and sterile yet compelling vocal treatments is unmistakable. While the album channels an unmistakable 80s vibe, it also feels fresh and contemporary, striking a perfect balance between nostalgia and modernity. Packed with a series of exceptionally strong tracks, “Insomnia” stands out as a true sensation; an album that commands attention and delivers on every level. (Rating:8½).
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About Noromakina
Noromakina is a Colombian Electro solo project led by Juan Manuel, also known as “Mel Zb”. The project mixes Minimal-EBM, Dark-Electro/Wave, and Body-Techno. The debut album “Vile Vortex” came out two years before “Insomnia”; both were released by Cold Transmission Music.
In 2025 Mel Zb talked to Side-Line in the interview ‘I Don’t Like Being Stuck In A Mold’. “Insomnia”, released at the end of 2024, is the project’s second album and the record reviewed here.
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