ROD is—or was—a Polish project that bids farewell to its loyal fans with this split album. If you’re unfamiliar with the band, this is a great opportunity to discover them, as well as the other projects featured on the album in which each member is involved.

From the idiosyncratic ROD, which created a kind of Polish, danceable experimental New-Wave with Polish lyrics, to the rather melodic, Krautrock-inspired DN, to the Cinematic-leaning Hansollo, and finally the more Industrial Hip-Hop-oriented RIP, this album has a lot to offer.

Not always immediately accessible, the record is nevertheless worth discovering and also contains a few rare highlights, such as the sensual track “Aurora” by Hansollo.

Listen to “Aurora” by Hansollo:

About ROD / Hansollo / DN / RIP

ROD is a Polish electro-folk band from Wejherowo. “Światłowód”, issued by Zoharum on CD and digital, is presented as the group’s farewell release and gathers premiere tracks by the band alongside solo pieces from the projects each member runs.

The solo material comes from Hansollo, the band’s producer and electronics player, whose work leans Cinematic; DN, a melodic project with a Krautrock influence; and RIP, an Industrial Hip-Hop project co-created by Cichy on vocals and bass, with Loki adding period instruments. Recorded across different sessions and settings, the tracks are drawn together by shared inspirations in pagan tradition, folklore, and the coldness of the north.

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