Altered Zones

We first heard about Argentina-to-Berlin transplants Mueran Humanos on Pendu, where we saw their psychedelic taxidermy video for “Monstruo.” With alluring synth grooves culled from the darkest musical stylings of both sides of the pond from a few places that might not be on maps anymore, “Cosméticos Para Cristo” takes the band's heavily melodic, layered approach to a simple framework that's strongly reminiscent of early industrial. A singular, throbbing pulse supports an ever-growing canopy of synths, while the crisp drums faithfully hammer out hypnotic beats. As acidic, distorted parts creep to the forefront of the mix and the vox transforms into menacing chants, the two-fisted energy of the track is set loose, only to fade out soon after, creating a whole different type of tension. --Luke Carrell, International Tapes

MP3: Mueran Humanos: "Cosméticos Para Cristo"

Mueran Humanos is available on Blind Prophet Records (USA) and Old Europa Café (EU), check them out on their North American tour