Boys Noize Announces First Album in Five Years, ‘7LLVSION’
Electronic music producer and Nine Inch Nails collaborator shares first single "1+1+1" featuring Dutch singer Zep
Boys Noize, aka Alexander Ridha, has been quite busy behind the scenes, collaborating with the likes of Nine Inch Nails, but his own music has been scarce. His last album, 'XTC', dropped in 2017, and fans have been eagerly awaiting new material. The announcement of his fifth studio album, '7LLVSION', is a welcome surprise, and the accompanying single "1+1+1" featuring Dutch singer Zep is a promising start.
The single's dark, pulsing beat and Zep's haunting vocals are a classic Boys Noize move, blending industrial and electronic elements. Given his work with Nine Inch Nails, it's no surprise that Boys Noize's sound continues to explore the darker corners of electronic music. The question on everyone's mind is: what's the rest of the album going to sound like? Will it be a cohesive, conceptual work or a collection of experimental tracks?
As the electronic music landscape continues to evolve, Boys Noize's return is a significant one. With the likes of Disclosure and Flume dominating the charts, it's refreshing to see a veteran producer pushing the boundaries of the genre. To watch next: the full album rollout and any accompanying visuals or live shows. Will Boys Noize take his new music on the road, and can he recapture the momentum of his earlier work? Fans will be eagerly awaiting the answers.
Originally reported by rollingstone.com. MusicNewsletter adds analysis for culture, style & media readers.