Brutes

There aren’t many acts in Vancouver in 2016 that proudly wear the label of “darkwave”. Actually, Brutes might be it.

If you’re looking for some local content to round out that playlist with Switchblade Symphony and the Crüxshadows on it, Brutes’ brand of gloom—all minor-key synths and spine-chillingly detached vocals courtesy of Lindsay Dakin—is the answer.

The trio officially releases this four-track EP with a show on Friday (October 21) at the Hindenburg. In theory, this is music for those whose clothing, hair, and fingernails are as black as their souls, but don’t worry about looking the part—this is Vancouver.

With the exception of Halloween, no one here dresses up for anything.