Marking a fresh step forward with their signature blend of synths and dark, dreamlike vocals intact, the new Violentene EP feels familiar, yet refined, confident and melodically icy-cool in its motives. Unafraid to explore the shadows and returning to radiance, “VoL” moves between the nostalgic, melancholy, and the surreal, with a distinctive vaporous modern edge. Across the five new tracks, echoes of tension, release and balance unfold - ethereal melodies from Mvrijo’s vocal presence drift over liquid synth work and finely detailed beats from Roland M., suggesting a melodic, other worldly and sophisticated maturity. Subtle nods to 80s underground sounds remain, but the vision is unmistakably forward-looking. While traces of pleasure and sanity slipping persist, “VoL” is in tight focus, widescreen in feel, and more assured than ever.

Mvrijo: “Creating these songs feels like a slow drift between beauty, tension, and emotional freefall…” Roland: ''We’re always stoked to get our music out to the world – in our heads the songs already exist in a space where drama and collapse connect, but felt so inspiring to create!” The EP pulls together the 3 single singles released over the last 8 months (Savage City, Other Side of Eternity, and Victims of Light) , completing the release with Overcome and Beginnings.

Produced + mixed by Violentene at Digital Zen Studio, Ottawa Mastering: Bryan Lowe, Carvalho Mastering Art + design: Stephen Seto Photos: V Laporte, C Boisvert, R Marckwort