The 24-track compilation curated by Vox Sinistra brings together a diverse selection of cutting-edge artists from across the dark electronic spectrum, cementing the Strict Tempo ethos of blending retro and futuristic sounds. Each track embodies the gritty, evocative energy that drives the Los Angeles-based event series and label, creating a powerful journey through electronic subgenres like EBM, coldwave, industrial, and dark techno, with nods to the classic darkwave/post-punk era.
Vox Sinistra has worked with international artists including Xeno and Oaklander, Twin Tribes, Kris Baha, Ultra Sunn, Bestial Mouths, Curses, Paradox Obscur and many others. Inspired by dark ‘80s scenes while looking to the future with electronic and cross-genre innovation, Strict Tempo represents a unique retro-futuristic blend of sounds within electronic body music, darkwave/coldwave, industrial, dark techno, post-punk, Italo disco and more.
This compilation release marks the first for Strict Tempo as its own imprint, featuring tracks from well-known and rising dark alternative electronic artists.