Raw, confrontational industrial synth-pop recorded in the wild. Visceral vocals and abrasive electronics for those who prefer their music unpolished and dangerous.
Tearist emerged from the Los Angeles underground in 2009, positioning themselves at the intersection of industrial noise, darkwave, and the then-burgeoning witch house movement. Formed by Yasmine Kittles and William Strangeland, the duo rejected traditional studio perfection in favor of 'Living' documents.
Their most significant release, 'Living: 2009-Present', consists of field recordings from various non-traditional venues, emphasizing the physical relationship between the performers, the electronics, and the acoustic environment. Kittles' background in performance art informs the band's confrontational aesthetic, while Strangeland's history in experimental acts like Sissy Spacek provides a foundation of harsh, rhythmic synthesis. Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the 1980s industrial pioneers like Einstürzende Neubauten and the modern dark electronic scene. Their sound is characterized by minimalist synth lines, heavy use of found-sound percussion, and a vocal range that prioritizes emotional extremity over melodic convention.
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