Esther Joy - 'Friendless Necessity'

Taking me back to my misspent fucking class youth which was spent reveling in thrusting if somewhat dank electronic bangers by groups like VNV nation ESTHER JOY's 'Psychic Tears' was a welcome stroll down memory lane for me.

 Released in August it's aurally uncompromising record, so heavy on distorted electronics that one can't help but imagine the arpeggiators and drum machines coming in so hot they could melt the sun.

 That said there's a pop sensibility shyly hidden away within these tracks, somewhat eclipsed yes but still present. Certainly worth a listen.