Panther Modern is the primary electronic outlet for Brady Keehn, best known as the frontman of the Los Angeles post-punk/industrial band Sextile. Launched around 2019, the project represents a pivot away from the guitar-driven aggression of his earlier work toward a purely synthetic, audio-visual experience.
The sound identity is rooted in the 'Neuromancer' aesthetic, blending the rhythmic discipline of EBM (Electronic Body Music) with the atmospheric depth of darkwave and the structural accessibility of synth-pop. Keehn handles all aspects of production, often incorporating his own visual art and 3D design into the project's identity. Critically, Panther Modern is viewed as a leader in the 'new EBM' movement, alongside peers like Boy Harsher and Sextile, characterized by high production values and a focus on the 'cyberpunk' subculture. The work is heavily influenced by the 80s Belgian industrial scene but updated with modern digital synthesis, positioning it as a bridge between nostalgia and futurism.
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