Twice Dark returns with Necromantic, the fourth single from the upcoming album Telekinetic, and it’s a track that fully embraces the dark elegance and eerie storytelling that define the project. A blend of goth, electro-industrial, and darkwave, Necromantic is more than just a song—it’s an immersive experience that pulls listeners into a haunting, supernatural world.
With guest vocals from Scott Harris of Hororhaus, the track weaves a gothic tale of a man lured into the underworld by a spectral apparition in a graveyard at midnight. It’s a concept that fits seamlessly into Twice Dark’s signature sound—melancholic yet danceable, cinematic yet visceral. Recorded at Postal Recording in Indianapolis, the song stands as a grief-soaked anthem designed for the goth dance floor. Whether you choose to dance, cry, or simply lose yourself in its hypnotic atmosphere, Necromantic demands to be played at full volume.
Musically, Necromantic is a masterclass in darkwave production. The track is built on pulsating synths, coldwave textures, and industrial beats that create a sense of tension and movement. The driving rhythm is infectious, yet there’s an underlying sorrow that seeps into every note. The balance between aggression and melancholy is perfectly executed, making the track both club-ready and deeply introspective.
The addition of Scott Harris’s vocals adds an extra layer of depth. His voice melds with Twice Dark’s ghostly production, enhancing the song’s narrative of loss and unfinished business. The interplay between the mechanical, almost ritualistic beat and the spectral, ethereal vocal delivery makes Necromantic feel like an invocation—an invitation to step beyond the veil and into the unknown.
Lyrically, Necromantic leans into classic gothic storytelling. The themes of lament, loss, and the afterlife are woven into the song’s fabric, reinforcing Twice Dark’s fascination with the melancholic grandeur of decaying industrial spaces and forgotten worlds. The imagery of a man being pulled into the underworld is both literal and metaphorical—suggesting not only supernatural possession but also the pull of grief, memory, and the things we can’t let go of.
There’s a certain timelessness to the song’s themes. It recalls gothic horror stories, Victorian mourning aesthetics, and the dark romance of bands like Bauhaus and Sisters of Mercy while remaining firmly grounded in modern electronic production. This ability to blend past and present is part of what makes Twice Dark so compelling.
Since its inception in 2020, Twice Dark has been carving out a unique space in the goth and electronic music world. The Bloomington, Indiana-based project, helmed by Josh Kreuzman, draws inspiration from industrial decay and blends goth rock, industrial, Italo disco, deathrock, coldwave, and EBM. The result is a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly unique—a modern take on goth music that respects its roots while pushing into new territory.
With Necromantic, Twice Dark continues to build momentum ahead of Telekinetic, set for release on October 18, 2024. If this single is any indication, the album will take listeners even deeper into Kreuzman’s haunting sonic landscapes, solidifying Twice Dark as a rising force in darkwave and electronic music.
Necromantic is everything a goth-industrial track should be—moody, atmospheric, danceable, and emotionally charged. It’s the kind of song that lingers long after it ends, pulling you back for repeat listens. Whether you’re drawn in by its storytelling, its hypnotic beat, or its immersive production, Necromantic is a track that demands your attention.
As Twice Dark prepares to unveil Telekinetic, this single stands as a powerful preview of what’s to come. If you’re a fan of goth, darkwave, or industrial music, Necromantic is a must-listen—just be prepared to lose yourself in its ghostly embrace.
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