Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Sharlese, in honor of World Goth Day, is "Caida al Mal" by Puerta Negra, from the 2023 album Playa Sola on SYNTHICIDE.
Portland-based Puerta Negra have been an immense amount of buzz for only just releasing their debut EP in 2022. They make 80’s-infused EBM that’s somehow both slick and grimy, making for the perfect edge. Berlin label Detriti dropped their debut Costa Humano and their upcoming follow-up Playa Sola is being released through Brooklyn-based darkwave label/monthly dance party hosts SYNTHICIDE.
“Caida al Mal” is the lead single off Playa Sola and opens the four-track EP with swelling synths, hard-hitting electronic beats, and scathing growls from Maria Aguirre and Mark Arciaga. Of the song, the band had this to say:
“In every revolution there are winners and there are losers. What is a dystopia for one may be a utopia for another. The lights can blind you but they can also lead the way.”
Get a taste of Puerta Negra’s charismatic shows with footage of their performance at Portland’s Holocene in 2022 below.
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