Darkold, the brainchild of Koldo Iglesias and Arka Devbil explores uncharted territories in their latest synthwave single, “Forbidden Desires.”
From the opening note, “Forbidden Desires” plunges you into a soundscape dripping with ominous atmospherics. It puts you smoky, underground club, strobing lights reflecting off the sweat of bodies dancing to a dark ritual.
The song explodes with theatrical music with heavy, driving drums punctuated by sharp, insistent beats, showcasing the intense side of experimentation in the lyrics. Speaking of lyrics,
They bring out the “ lust and devotion” and all the “colliding” chemistry behind forbidden desires and portray the thrilling immediacy, while the later verse conveys the need for attachment and belonging to a certain “name” that rings from within and just can’t be done “with people unknown,” due to hollowness in that sort of intimacy.
Bringing the lyrics to life, Darkold plays a mesmerizing game of duality of Koldo and Arka. One of their vocals exudes deep and dominant, representing the forceful partner, while the other sonorous voice injects a layer of raw passion and desperate, almost animalistic yearning.
“Forbidden Desires”’s influences are clear with shades of TR/ST, the industrial grit of Marilyn Manson, and the dark pop sensibilities of Crystal Castles all coming through in the music and vocals.
But Darkold isn’t just imitating. They’re pushing the boundaries of the genre, weaving a complex narrative of forbidden love, fleeting encounters, and the yearning for something more. Listen to the darkest cellars of connection unleash themselves in Darkold’s “Forbidden Desires.”
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