NewTone is a Russian electronic project formed in 2005 by producer Alex HarDrum (Alexey Potapov), evolving from his earlier work in Axess Denied. The project is a significant representative of the 'Big Beat' and 'Industrial Breakbeat' revival of the 2000s, characterized by a fusion of aggressive breakbeats, heavy metal guitar textures, and cinematic sound design.
u. and Serebro informs NewTone's high production standards and melodic sensibilities, despite the project's much darker and more abrasive sonic palette. The group gained international recognition through their involvement in video game and film soundtracks, most notably for the game 'Collapse' and the film 'Shadowboxing 2'. Their sound is often compared to acts like The Prodigy or Elite Force, but distinguished by a specific Russian alternative rock influence and a 'psycho-kinetic' rhythmic approach. Critically, NewTone is respected for maintaining the energy of the 90s breakbeat scene while updating it with modern industrial and glitch textures.
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