The American band The Neuro Farm has already made a name for itself with several albums and returns this year with their latest release, “Voices”. While their previous work was deeply rooted in Dark-Wave, this new album explores a slightly different sonic path. Staying anchored in the genre, “Voices” introduces elements of Shoegaze and Dream-Pop, adding depth and originality to their sound. The album showcases prominent guitar work, but it’s the ethereal violin melodies that truly stand out, delivering moments of heavenly beauty and elevating the music to new heights. These violin sounds also bring a touch of melancholy, perfectly complementing the band’s dark and artistic aesthetic. Adding further richness are the commanding male vocals, occasionally harmonized by a delicate female voice. With “Voices”, The Neuro Farm has crafted a remarkable album that’s both atmospheric and emotionally resonant, pushing boundaries while staying true to their roots. (Rating:8).

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About The Neuro Farm

The Neuro Farm is a darkwave and gothic rock band based in Washington, D.C., drawing inspiration from bands like Joy Division, Nine Inch Nails, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Sigur Ros. The lineup consists of Brian Wolff (guitar, vocals), Rebekah Feng (violin, vocals), DreamrD (drums), and Tim Phillips (synth).

The band released three full-length albums before this one: “Ghosts” in 2014, “The Descent” in 2019, and “Vampyre” in 2021. In 2023 the group issued the single “Panic” ahead of the new album. “Voices” followed on September 17, 2024 via Big Curve Music, available digitally and on vinyl, CD and cassette, and the band supported it with their “Voices Tour ’24” across the US that fall. The album reviewed here is that fourth full-length.

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Today, Washington DC-based Darkwave band The Neuro Farm released its new album entitled “Voices”. “Voices” can be heard today through all digital and streaming platforms and is available on vinyl, CD and cassette.

The Neuro Farm is a darkwave and gothic rock band based in Washington, D.C., drawing inspiration from bands like Joy Division, Nine Inch Nails, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Sigur Ros. The band consists of four members: Brian Wolff (guitar, vocals), Rebekah Feng (violin, vocals), DreamrD (drums), and Tim Phillips (synth).

They have released three full-length albums:

• Ghosts (2014)
• The Descent (2019)
• Vampyre (2021)

You can check out the full release below.

The Neuro Farm will be on the road this fall with their ‘Voices Tour ’24’ in support of the new album. Read the review of ‘Voices’.

The Neuro Farm ‘Voices Tour ’24’

• Aug 30 – BROOKLYN, NY – A Murder of Crows
• Sep 21 – BLOOMINGTON, IN – Gallowdance
• Sep 22 – CHICAGO, IL – The Fallen Log
• Sep 26 – SOUTH BEND, IN – Cauldron
• Sep 28 – LOUISVILLE, KY – Dark Castle Fest
• Oct 11 – ROANOKE, VA – Beyond the Crypt
• Oct 19 – WASHINGTON, DC – 94.3FM Studio Live
• Oct 26 – LYNCHBURG, VA – Lynchburg Gothic League
• Nov 22 – SALEM, MA – DARQ Salem (with NØIR)
• Nov 23 – KINGSTON, NY – Hororteria Presents (with NØIR)

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Washington DC-based darkwave gothic rock band The Neuro Farm has just dropped their latest single, “Panic”. The track delves into a childhood experience of fever-induced delirium and is set to be included in their forthcoming album, slated for a 2024 release.

The band brings a blend of vocal harmonies, sweeping violin tunes, pulsating rhythm guitars, and atmospheric soundscapes. Their sound however is influenced by a range of artists, including Joy Division, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Sigur Ros, Chelsea Wolfe, Portishead, and Rammstein.

The single “Panic” features performances by Rebekah Feng on violin and vocals, Brian Wolff on vocals and guitar, Tim Phillips on synths and programming, and DreamrD on drums and percussion. The track was penned by Brian Wolff and Rebekah Feng, recorded at The Neuro Farm’s own studio, mixed by Brian Wolff, and mastered by Rob Early.

Check it below on Spotify or go to Bandcamp.

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Genre/Influences: Gothic, Dark-Wave.

Format: Digital, CD.

Background/Info: Based in Washington D.C. (USA) The Neuro Farm’s third full length album “Vampyre” was released by the end of 2021.

Content: The work is driven by good-old Gothic and Dark-Waver influences. There’s a mix of guitar- and violin play which has been achieved with electronic arrangements. The female vocals have something classically trained while the male vocals are sometimes reminding me to the charm of Tom smith (Editors).

+ + + : The debut songs are a little bit hesitant but quite progressively the album is growing. The violin playing injects a very original- and sensitive touch but there’s also a true complementarity with the guitar parts while the electro arrangements create an elevating effect. More than once this band reminds me of the magic of the French formation Dead Souls Rising. I also enjoyed the duality between the singers; great, heavenly, and alluring female vocals at one side and charismatic male vocals at the other side. This album features a few brilliant songs.

– – – : The opening part of the work left me skeptical. You really need to wait for a few songs to discover the real beauty of this band.

Conclusion: The Neuro Farm is a band I can’t remember to have heard before but which clearly has a strong potential like revealed at “Vampyre”. Let’s keep an eye on this band.

Best songs: “Confession”, “Mastermind”, “Vampyre”, “Midnight Massacre”.

Rate: 8.

Listen to “Vampyre”:

Artist: www.theneurofarm.com / www.facebook.com/theneurofarm

About The Neuro Farm

The Neuro Farm is a darkwave and gothic rock band based in Washington, D.C. The line-up is Brian Wolff on vocals, guitars and bass, Rebekah Feng on violin and vocals, Tim Phillips on synths and programming, and DreamrD on drums and percussion. The band names Joy Division, Nine Inch Nails, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Sigur Rós among its reference points.

“Vampyre” is the third album, after “Ghosts” in 2014 and “The Descent” in 2019. It was released on 29 October 2021, written by Brian Wolff and Rebekah Feng, recorded at the band’s own studio, mixed by Wolff and mastered by Rob Early, with cover art by Tim Phillips and photography by Rebekah Feng.

The band followed it with the single “Panic” in October 2023 and the album “Voices” in September 2024, issued on vinyl, CD and cassette next to digital and streaming platforms.

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