MASKED

Masked is an Argentine electronic producer based in Buenos Aires who has become a prominent figure in the 'Darksynth' subgenre. Emerging in the late 2010s, Masked's sound identity is built on a foundation of aggressive FM synthesis, industrial-grade percussion, and a visual aesthetic heavily influenced by 80s slasher films and cyberpunk literature.

Unlike the more melodic 'retrowave' artists, Masked utilizes heavy distortion and 'synth-metal' arrangements, often incorporating guitar-like textures created entirely on synthesizers. His career arc shows a consistent dedication to high-concept releases, including the breakthrough 'Bloodlust' and the more recent 'Bloody Sweetheart,' alongside soundtrack work for projects like 'Hunter: Brotherhood.' Critically, he is regarded as part of the 'new breed' of synth artists who pushed the genre toward a darker, more abrasive territory, moving away from nostalgia and toward a futuristic, violent sonic palette. He occupies a similar space to artists like Perturbator or Carpenter Brut but maintains a distinctively gritty, low-end focused production style that resonates with both the electronic and metal communities.