Following the release of their well-received single, “Being Incompatible,” Australian dark electronic act, SUBURBAN SPELL has unveiled their evocative, new full-length release, Incompatible.
Incompatible is a dark and atmospheric exploration of the hidden depths of this suburban life. Through haunting melodies and evocative lyrics, the album invites listeners to confront the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of the seemingly ordinary.
SUBURBAN SPELL’s central themes of living the suburban life, a life of quiet desperation in a suburban setting are apparent throughout the album; the observations, frustration, feelings of being trapped, not knowing how to escape, mixed with moments of stark realization. Incompatible’s songs are more personal and evocative than previous releases. The album takes the listener on a sonic journey into the shadows of the mind, where the familiar becomes unsettling and the ordinary takes on a sinister hue.
Says SUBURBAN SPELL founder, Peter Endall, “Incompatible features the second single “When I Die”, with lyrics that touch on the sensitive subject of dying with dignity and a beguiling musical score which harks back to early Vince Clarke. The convent featured in the video invokes a haunting and mystic quality to the track.”
Incompatible is available on all major digital platforms including Bandcamp and Spotify.
Peter Endall, keyboardist for 1980s Melbourne synthpop band Schizo Scherzo is back songwriting, producing and creating music after a long hiatus.
Influenced by 1970s and 80s synth pop and electronica, SUBURBAN SPELL is an instrumental exploration of modern electronica through the lenses of Kraftwerk and Jean-Michel Jarre with edges of shoegaze guitar pop.