Demise of Love - Demise of Love EP

When three distinct musical forces collide, the results can be either transcendent or messy. Daniel Avery, Ghost Culture and Working Men's Club's collaborative EP 'Demise of Love' lands somewhere in between; it's a fascinating experiment in genre fusion that occasionally loses its footing while dancing between industrial grit and, unexpectedly, pop accessibility.

Opening track 'Strange Little Consequence' sets an appropriately moody tone, with contemplative textures that suggest late-night introspection. Things take a turn with 'Carry The Blame', with electronic vocals to the fore and a slower pace. At just two minutes long, the track's brevity, however, prevents it from overstaying its welcome.

The EP hits its stride with 'Be A Man', where industrial menace meets metal-adjacent intensity. It's the kind of track that could sit comfortably alongside contemporary Bring Me The Horizon without feeling out of place, suggesting these artists aren't afraid to venture beyond their electronic roots. The sinister undertones and aggressive production choices make this the EP's most confident moment.

Closer 'Like I Loved You' throws another curveball, veering towards The 1975 territory. While perfectly fine in isolation, it feels disconnected from the darker, more experimental ground explored earlier. Throughout 'Demise of Love', this constant genre-hopping showcases the collaborators' versatility, but it sometimes comes at the cost of coherence. It's an EP that showcases both the potential and the pitfalls of ambitious collaboration.