The second album from Port Chalmers, Dunedin bandDeath and the Maidencreates a shadowy world within a world; populated by melancholy melodic synth waves, dreamy reverb washed guitars and vocals that celebrate the excruciating beauty and crushing weight of everyday life.

The band – Lucinda King (vocals, Bass), Hope Robertson (guitar, drums, vocals) and Danny Brady (synths, programming) – create a beautiful depth of sound, nestled between the programmed beats, synth arpeggios, hypnotic guitars and a pulsing bass.

Continuing from their eponymous debut,Wisteriaconjures dreams of love, decay. Sounding at times wispy and ethereal,Wisteria also has passages of driving, pulsing cacophony; breathing life into the dreams of the dead.

Tracklist

1. Wisteria
2. Hourglass
3. Speed of Sound