Soft Vein
Soft Vein
Kyd Barrett, Modele, chalice sect
Soft Vein
SOFT VEIN
Soft Vein is the dark electronic solo project of California-based musician Justin Chamberlain. Signed to Artoffact Records, the music features a distinct blend of post-punk, industrial, synthpop, and modern darkwave. The signature sound relies heavily on minimalist drum machines, lurking synth basslines, and lush synthesizer arrangements.
KYD BARRETT
Kyd Barrett is a rising alternative darkwave, electronic body music (EBM), and industrial music artist, producer, and live performer based out of Los Angeles, California. He has established himself as a prominent fixture in the Southern California gothic music scene. His music is recognized for its dark, high-energy electronic rhythms, heavy live instrumentation, and thematic aesthetics centering around alternative subcultures. Barrett originally fronted several garage and rock bands from 2009 to 2014 before transitioning into self-produced electronic and industrial music genres. His sonic profile is frequently compared to alternative and dark electronic acts like Sextile, Boy Harsher, Panther Modern, and Nine Inch Nails. His work heavily blends electronic rock elements with provocative, gothic, and kink subculture themes.
MODELE
Modele is an active post-punk and darkwave musical duo based in Toronto, Canada. Formed by musicians Chris Huggett and Nathan Wiltshire, the band captures a gloomy, melodic alternative soundscape that heavily channels iconic 1980s new wave and gothic rock influences. The duo is frequently compared by music critics to legendary 1980s acts like The Sisters of Mercy, The Cure, Depeche Mode, and Echo & the Bunnymen. Their music blends smoke-thick basslines, melancholic synthesizers, and deep tonal vocals with modern production techniques.
CHALICE SECT
Chalice Sect is an independent darkwave and post-punk music trio based out of Los Angeles, California. Formed in the mid-2020s, the band has steadily grown its footprint in the underground electronic and alternative scenes by blending retro '80s synth sensibilities with high-energy modern production.