STRNGR’s latest amazing demo “Bumping Uglies” caught me by surprise. The tracks are filled with a raw darkness and energy I haven’t heard in what feels like forever.

On top of that, STRNGR announced: “Any and all proceeds go toward either the NAACP legal defense and education fund and campaign zero to end police brutality.”

I sadly had missed the boat on many of STRNGR’s other releases – recognizing the multi-talented producer more for his astounding physical art and remixes than his original production. That was a mistake and a gross oversight on my part.

“Bumping Uglies” is a truly fantastic showing, joining darksynth, industrial and techno to astounding effect. Similar in some ways to Gesaffelstein, Street Fever, Schwefelgelb, or Filmmaker – STRNGR still never feels derivative and retains a disgustingly satisfying originality.

In the Bandcamp description it reads, “There was supposed to be more.” I sure hope more is coming, because I can’t wait to hear it.

Check out “Bumping Uglies” here!