The second song, “War” from Pacific Northwest post-punks Datura’s sophomore album is here. “War” offers a blazing cyclical riff that showcases the trio’s powerful rhythm section before spiraling into a reverb-drenched chaos that seems befittingly reverent of bands like Killing Joke.
Songs from a Dark House is set to be released by Sell the Heart Records, Poland’s Bat-Cave Productions, and U.K.’s Engineer Records on April 18.
Datura formed in 2017. After recording and releasing their first two EPs independently, they released their first LP Arcano Chemical on Northern California’s Sell the Heart Records in 2022. Now, Songs from a Dark House has hit their stride as their strongest effort yet. Simply put, it is a driving collection of catchy hits. The record shines a light on the feelings of isolation and confusion one often experiences living in the modern world and touches on themes ranging from burnout, love and loss, to addiction and war.
Consider Songs from a Dark House the danceable darkwave soundtrack of your next panic attack.
Photo courtesy of KC St. John
