The somber, mournful musical style of Dead Finks
Dead Finks, a dynamic duo hailing from Sydney, Australia, but now based in Berlin, Germany, have recently released their third record, Eve of Ascension. The band, consisting of Erin Violet and Joseph Thomas, describes the sound of their latest record as a 'survey of suffering shot through with anxious belligerence'.
The music of Dead Finks is a unique fusion of Hardcore, Post-Punk, Garage-Rock, Shoegaze, and Synth-Pop. Comparisons can be drawn to the likes of Glaas, The Birthday Party, and The Von Bondies, while their sound also bears the influence of bands such as Wire, Sonic Youth, and The Fall.
Eve of Ascension is characterised as cathartic and guttural, with notable tracks including 'Shame' and '(My Human) Extinction'. The theme of the record revolves around urban desolation and existential angst, reflecting the band's exploration of darker themes.
Dead Finks' music continues to encompass multiple genres, now including new wave sounds. They have played various backwater punk-rock halls and squats in Berlin and across Germany, continuing to captivate audiences with their wide-ranging sound.
The band moved to Berlin in 2019, and they are still based there today. Their latest record was released in May of this year, marking a significant milestone in their musical journey. Dead Finks continue to play shows at punk-rock venues, further cementing their presence in the Berlin music scene.
Despite not being widely documented in major sources, Dead Finks' unique blend of genres and influences offers a fresh perspective in the music industry. Their music is a testament to the power of experimentation and the exploration of darker themes, making Eve of Ascension a must-listen for fans of alternative rock.
The unique fusion of Hardcore, Post-Punk, Garage-Rock, Shoegaze, Synth-Pop, and now new wave sounds in Dead Finks' music makes their latest record, Eve of Ascension, a must-listen for fans of alternative rock. This record, a survey of suffering shot through with anxious belligerence, features cathartic and guttural tracks like 'Shame' and '(My Human) Extinction' that reflect urban desolation and existential angst.
