Behind the name ShiShi stands an experimental musician named Artur. His philosophical work is complemented by a deep engagement with musical composition and performance. He does everything himself – he is the composer, writer, and vocalist, and he also handles the production and arrangements.
His new Blood Tape EP offers five tracks. It opens with an instrumental intro that immediately sets the mood: you’re transported into a nocturnal metropolis, driving through half-empty highways while distant skyscrapers glow on the horizon.
The following title track, Blood Tape, is more aggressive, packed with energy. Like the opener, it carries a synthwave atmosphere that pulls you deeper into the city’s pulse. Soon, the dense, distinctive vocals enter, evoking synth-pop shades reminiscent of Depeche Mode.
ShiShi has a background in formal studies in music theory and composition, with a particular focus on electronic and experimental genres. This is evident from the first two tracks – the songs are superbly crafted both instrumentally and production-wise, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the layered sonic landscapes he creates.
The third track, Doomnight, begins with an almost rap-like foundation mixed with distorted industrial textures. Suddenly, you find yourself on the outskirts of the city, in places that feel slightly more dangerous. The chorus is strikingly dark – death is here, it’s close – but despite the darkness, the hook is incredibly catchy. The following dance-oriented break is one of the highlights of the EP, as is the intense, grimly playful finale.
Rocket Ship to Hell starts off in a synth-pop spirit with a prominent bassline, but after about a minute it shifts into a highly energetic mood with an almost occult, ceremonial undertone. From the city’s edge, I’m suddenly transported into the hills, into the interior of a large, empty house with grand paintings on the walls and an eerie atmosphere, where a fire crackles in a majestic fireplace…
The final track brings us back to the streets – but changed, transformed. Here, the standout is the excellent vocal performance: powerful and precise, giving the track strong hit potential despite its persistent dark vibe. I particularly loved the subtle piano break. Like the entire EP, the piece feels raw yet meticulously produced, vulnerable yet confident.
Blood Tape EP by ShiShi is a richly textured, darkly atmospheric journey through synthwave, experimental electronic, industrial, and synth-pop moods. It’s a cohesive, confidently executed project full of immersive soundscapes, strong vocals, and moments that are both vulnerable and powerfully energetic – a standout release from an artist in full creative control.
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