Spectres Unveil New Single “Dominion”

Spectres are back with Dominion, the single is the final preview of what’s to come from their upcoming album, Presence, that will be released on March 15th via Artoffact Records. Dominion kicks off with dreamy, distinct bass lines, fast, punk-infused riffs, and accenting cymbals that set the tone for the genre wide track ahead, that is rounded out by Brian Gustavson‘s classic and powerful post-punk vocal approach.

For nearly two decades, Spectres have been at the forefront of the post punk genre resurgence, they emerged from the DIY Punk underground in 2005, the band’s vocalist and founder Brian Gustavson wanted to blend the grassroots and independent ethic of anarcho-punk with the anomie and cold, modulated sounds of 1980’s post punk and death rock, though the band’s output has matured with time to embrace a wider range of new wave and shoegaze influences their ethos remains rooted in anarcho punk. 

The blending of these influences allows for the curious juxtaposition of 80’s influenced pop sensibilities with lyrics that explore the alienation and cynicism of modern life and the search for hope in an increasingly terrifying world. One of the band’s core strengths is its sonic aesthetic, which ranges from brooding and confrontational dark punk to ethereal pop influenced dance anthems. Spectres’ live show harkens back to their punk origins bringing a direct and aggressive approach to their performances intended to convey a feeling of estrangement and urgency to the audience.