This Silence Kills

Released in 2011 on the influential BPitch Control label, This Silence Kills established Dillon as a unique voice in the intersection of indie-pop and electronic music. While the label is traditionally associated with techno, this debut leaned into a 'techno-folk' aesthetic that prioritized atmosphere and vocal intimacy over dancefloor utility. The album is famously anchored by 'Thirteen Thirty-Five,' a track that interpolates Jens Lekman's 'Pocketful of Money' to create a haunting, melancholic centerpiece. Critics, including those at the BBC, praised the record for its 'spare beats' and 'subtle orchestrations,' noting that Dillon's voice served as the emotional glue for the experimental production. The album's 24-track digital version includes various interludes and sketches that further emphasize its fragmented, diary-like nature. It remains a definitive example of the early 2010s art-pop movement, blending singer-songwriter vulnerability with the precision of German electronic music.