News/Press
** BEST EP 2023 - New + Independant Artists blog
** TOP 50 Synthpop Songs 2023, “Thin Lines” - Synthpop Fanatic
** TOP 50 Synthpop Songs 2023, “Thin Lines” - The Sol of Synthpop
“Violentene find the beating electronic heart at the center of the Human Drama in their moody, mysterious and majestic new EP! Hitting the sweet spot between synth-pop and post-punk, these five tracks are impeccably crafted from richly layered synthesizers, guitars and beatboxes straight from the ’80s” - D. Sterdan
“There is a warmth to Violentene’s music that permeates the record – the deliciously nostalgic synths, the ethereal vocals from Mvrijo, and the earnest songwriting. It’s hard to place what era Human Drama is from – it brings forth a rare optimism within its shades of melancholy. Break The Silence emerges, first painting the auditory canvas with haunting synth murmurs. As the composition unfolds, it ascends to unveil a chorus of celestial beauty and luminescence. Never Fade interlaces the pop synthesizer stylings reminiscent of OMD with the ethereal quality akin to Stereolab. This creation wraps listeners in a blanket of warmth and joy, gently guiding them to the dance floor for a shared experience of euphoria.” - Alice Teeple
“"Human Drama" finds the Ottawa based duo moving across a 5 track spread that vaporously combines elements of saccharine laced, melancholically iced and dream-poppin Nuwave..."” - C Dub
“Glowing mercurial spirals of bittersweet melancholy flow through warm buzzing temperamental synth wanderings, underlined by rapid heart-skipping drum beats and humming oscillating bass lines...” - Catherine Gillette
“Walking the Tightrope’s Edge: Ottawa Darkwave Duo Violentene Debuts Video for “Thin Lines”” - Alice Teeple
“Violentene released their brand new “Otherworld” EP with 5 pretty elegant and remarkable songs in the likes of the wider synthwave music - I believe that here we have the new piste of the band that places them very high and ready for the big leap.”
““Delusions” is a song that makes you want to move as well as feel introspective. This is complex, emotional songwriting wrapped up in a shining package. ” - Alice Teeple
“Mvrijo and Roland M once again manage to release a successful blend of synthpop and darkwave, which not only stands out for its depth and complexity, but also convinces with a dreamy, surreal mood.”