The Devil & The Universe - Occult Pleasures Blue Bassist Marc Chung (ex-AbwŠrts) and

Bassist Marc Chung (ex-AbwŠrts) and electronics engineer Alexander Hacke (later a member of Crime And The City Solution) joined the band during this time

A must-have for fans of introspective darkwave with a minimalist edge

The Portland-based duo

the album unfolds as a study in inner disorder and societal unease

snaking cables and synesthesia

The Devil & The Universe - Occult Pleasures Blue Bassist Marc Chung (ex-AbwŠrts) andAustrian ritual wave ensemble The Devil & The Universe return with their seventh album, Occult Pleasuresa dark, immersive journey that fuses cinematic electronics, occult aesthetics, and brooding darkwave textures. This time, the band places spiritualistic and esoteric practices at the heart of the record, expanding their sonic rites with the addition of new member Ezechiel (Prague) on drums and ritual percussion. From the droning ceremonial opener