“Rain, Steam and Speed” is the darkly atmospheric new single from Hellkern Warriors, an international darkwave collaboration spanning Germany, Italy, and Colombia. A captivating blend of post-punk, rock, and alternative music shines throughout. The single pairs brooding rhythms with stylish energy, painting a vivid portrait of a rain-slicked urban nightscape.

Crackling thunder quickly gives way to sturdy guitar jangling and expressive synths, establishing riveting momentum as the song commences. A solemn baritone, apt in its “heavy rain on dead end streets” opening description, ensues with moody entrancement. The synths play with sporadic, artful placement throughout the verses, escalating with vibrant urgency as the title-referencing chorus hits. The suave vocals and stylish guitars continue enjoyably, as well — aesthetically conjuring a likeness to the Psychedelic Furs.

A nifty post-punk feeling shines past the midpoint, as a bridge unveils with brooding bass, distant-sounding vocals, and ruminating, darker synths. A re-emergence of impassioned vocals, describing foreboding skies and washing-away storms, then drives into the song’s final minute. Invigorated by its scenic lyricism—stark in its depictions of gloomy skies and tumultuous downpour—and post-punk/art-rock synergy, “Rain, Steam and Speed” is another enveloping success from Hellkern Warriors, who also caught our ears earlier this year with “Endless Road.”

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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.

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