Gein

Gein is a Milwaukee-based drum and bass trio consisting of Weston B, Abel, and Saint, formed in 2004. They are central figures in the American darkstep scene, a subgenre of drum and bass that emphasizes aggressive, industrial-influenced sounds and horror-themed aesthetics.

Their name, a direct reference to the infamous Wisconsin serial killer Ed Gein, establishes a thematic preoccupation with the macabre that permeates their entire discography. Musically, Gein is defined by a 'wall of sound' approach to production, utilizing heavy compression and distortion to create dense, high-energy tracks. They are closely associated with Habit Recordings and have collaborated with other heavyweights in the dark DnB space like Limewax and SPL. Their career arc shows a consistent dedication to the 'harder' side of electronic music, resisting the more melodic trends of mainstream DnB in favor of a uncompromising, tech-step influenced sound. Critical consensus positions them as pioneers of the 'US Darkstep' sound, known for technical precision in their drum programming and a signature gritty, metallic bass texture that has influenced a generation of neurofunk and crossbreed producers.