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Black Noise
Rock · 2015 · 8 tracks · 31m

Black Noise

Ikon

Shadowy Australian gothic rock defined by driving bass lines and reverb-heavy baritone vocals. A cold, nocturnal collection of post-punk tension.

September 2015 · Jive

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Black Noise is a masterclass in the specific, austere brand of Australian gothic rock that Ikon has spent decades perfecting. It feels like a transmission from a subterranean bunker, where the only light comes from the glow of vintage amplifiers. The sound is anchored by a propulsive, flanged bass guitar that mimics a racing heartbeat, while the drum machines provide a rigid, industrial skeleton for the songs to hang upon. It is music that understands the power of space and the weight of silence, often letting a single, jagged guitar line cut through the murky atmosphere like a blade.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks · 31m
01
Black Noise (CD single version)
4:58
01
Black Noise (7" version)
02
Which Path to Follow
02
Mistaken
5:27
03
The Manse (demo)
6:33
04
Symbols of Tomorrow (acoustic version)
4:02
05
The End Shall Come (Full version)
5:45
06
Black Noise (Dubmix)
4:39
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the bass guitar takes the lead melody on the title track, pushing through a wall of static.
A sudden shift from a sparse drum machine beat to a wash of shimmering, cold synthesizers.
The vocal performance on the final track where the singer's baritone drops into a near-whisper against a feedback loop.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Black Noise sound next to the rest of Ikon's catalogue?

Death Mortality+1.0σ

The writing leans notably further into death mortality than the rest of the catalogue.

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