September 2025: Industrial Pulse

Introduction:

September is a month of turning tides, and “Industrial Pulse” is the soundtrack to that psychological shift. This is not a playlist of gentle fades; it’s a collection built on tension, cinematic scope, and raw digital power. We intentionally blend the dark, psychological sound design of industrial music with the high-impact chaos of modern bass and glitch.

The Tracks and Their Tensions:

The flow of this playlist is a deliberate climb toward a massive sonic climax:

• The Build: Tracks from Silk Static and BICEP set a hypnotic, immersive pace, establishing a powerful melodic drive. The vocals of Phantogram and Halsey then introduce a layer of emotional tension over this rhythmic foundation.

• The Industrial Core: The journey darkens significantly with two tracks from the Nine Inch Nails TRON: Ares soundtrack. These tracks infuse the playlist with a stark, cinematic industrial tension—the sound of raw digital grit and psychological unease.

• The Pulse & The Climax: This tension explodes first with the aggressive, relentless techno of Zamilska, then culminates in the raw, chaotic, and deep bass drop of Subtronics’ “Dingus.” This is the ultimate sonic release. A nod to my doggo, Castle, whom we affectionately call Dingus, because he acts like a dingo, even though he’s part Corgi.

• The Wind-Down: We conclude with Mr. Bill’s “Corot-7b,” an intricate Glitch/IDM piece that leaves the listener with a sense of complex, expansive atmosphere after the chaos subsides.

Genre Blend:

This playlist is defined by its intentional collisions: Cinematic Industrial, Driving Melodic Techno, and High-Impact Bass. It’s perfect for when you need to feel focused, powerful, or fully immersed in a dynamic sonic world.

Listen Now:

What emotions does this blend of industrial sound and heavy bass evoke for you? Share your thoughts below!

Road-trippin’ for Thanksgiving

Autumn has fallen. The signature color scheme for this season is but only a memory. As we trek across the Midwest to be with our family for Thanksgiving, I can’t help but notice very few leaves still cling to their trees. Those that do remain are shades of brown. Their once vibrant reds, oranges and yellows, now fully depleted. The white bark of the sycamore trees and the evergreen needles of the pines are the last remaining splashes of color to catch your eyes.

Here at the eastern edge of the US Central Time Zone, the sun seemingly sets earlier than Dallas. Granted, we’ve had cloud cover the entire day, but it’s only 4:35 PM and nearly dark outside. Oh how I long for the winter solstice to arrive. The upside is that once we cross the Indiana state line, time jumps ahead one hour, a step closer to normal.

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