After almost ten years of crafting shimmering, otherworldly synth-pop landscapes, Purity Ring have made a return with their self-titled fourth album, showcasing an exciting evolution of their distinctive sound. Fans of their acclaimed debut ‘Shrines’ and 2015’s ‘Another Eternity’ will find both familiarity and refreshing newness here. While earlier albums blended eerie, body-horror-influenced lyrics with chilling, futuristic production, Purity Ring now boldly ventures into the fantastical and conceptual realm. Inspired by narrative-rich RPGs like Nier Automata and Final Fantasy X, the album unfolds like a cinematic tale that follows two characters on a quest to cultivate kindness in a fractured world. It is ambitious in its scope yet retains the intimate emotional resonance that Corin Roddick and Megan James effortlessly command. The lead single ‘place of my own’ perfectly establishes the mood: euphoric synths pulse with longing, creating a dreamy escape filled with bittersweet nostalgia. Much of the album maintains a balance between their ethereal aesthetic and urgent, deeply human themes—such as the vision of fostering a kinder world where grief is openly acknowledged and family represents an action, not just a label. The clinical coolness characteristic of their earlier works is replaced with a warm, welcoming quality in their richly developed, imaginative universe where vulnerability and hope intersect.
A heartfelt affirmation of recognizing one's own value.
Table manners were overlooked as models paraded in period drama armor marched across the dining table at 180 Strand. Fortunately, the open bar was located separately.
Harvey Sutherland collaborates with They Hate Change for their latest single 'Running In Place'. The Australian innovator's upcoming album 'Debt' will be released on October 10th.
The anger is still tangible, and the lyrics continue to resonate.
Older Future has unveiled his latest single, 'The Confession'. The electronic artist made his debut in 2021 with the independent release of his song 'Shame'.
A completely developed, fictional universe where hope and vulnerability intersect.