Larvae

Larvae sounds like the intersection of a high-tech future and a decaying present. The music is defined by a restless, rhythmic complexity where shattered breakbeats are meticulously glued back together with layers of atmospheric grit and cinematic samples. It is electronic music that feels tactile and lived-in, avoiding the sterile sheen of modern digital production in favor of something more skeletal and haunting.

What makes the project distinctive is its origin as a mixed-media endeavor. Matthew Jeanes treats sound like a film editor, using 'culture jamming' techniques to repurpose pop culture fragments into something somber and critical. The percussion often feels like it is fighting against a tide of murky synths, creating a tension that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally heavy.

Start with the album 'Dead Weight' to hear the project at its most personal and melodic. If you prefer the more aggressive, conceptual side of the project, 'Fashion Victim' offers a sharper, more rhythmic critique of consumer culture through a lens of dark, glitchy electronica.