BUZZ KULL & KONTRAVOID

Kontravoids masked mystique has remained for over a decade. Ever since the release of his self-titled LP in 2012, the Canadian-born, Los Angeles-based Cameron Findlay has perfected dark pop with his oeuvre that teeters between the EBM, electro and goth genres. His productions, such as 2019s Too Deep” and 2021s Faceless,” dive to the most derelict corners of foggy, strobe-lit clubs: there is no choice but to dance. But there is an uncanny softness and obvious songwriting ability to compose heartwrenching songs that are both captivating and drenched in melancholy—2018s Undone” has been a fan favorite since it came out on Berlins Fleisch Records. Onstage, Kontravoid demands the audiences attention with his powerful performance that balances his specific concoction of harsh beats with his signature bass line rhythmic patterns. Hes toured alongside Boy Harsher, ADULT., Drab Majesty and Hide, and has remixed the likes of Schwefelgelb and Kris Baha. Truly a man of the shadows, Kontravoid is an unparalleled fixture in the dark electronic arena.

• Andi Harriman