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    Nov 10, 2021 4 minutes
    by Sascha Blach

    Deadlife: God In The Machine

    anchester musician Ed Hawx is behind the name Deadlife, who under this alias is releasing his eighth full-length album these days. As usual from FiXT Neon, it offers a convincing mix of synthwave and film music. Inspired by the soundtracks to Silent Hill and Blade Runner as well as Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy, the Brit manages to create spherical and driving soundscapes that combine elements of the 80s, today and tomorrow. There are hard electro beats next to melodic analog synths, poppy vocals next to industrial elements and lush choirs next to sci-fi-like sounds that would also go well with a game score. The features are also worth listening to:

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