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ImJudas, the electro/darkwave solo project of Italian artist Maxx Maryan, founding member and male half of cult electro-metal duo Helalyn Flowers, has released the Stjudas EP via Spleen+.
With Stjudas, ImJudas pushes boundaries and explores new musical territories. Prepare to be captivated by a poignant new-wave ballad that delves into the depths of emotion and introspection!
Stjudas unfolds as a touching piano-driven composition, where melancholy and profound questions intertwine. The stripped-down and raw structure of the song allows the heartfelt chords of the piano to shine, creating an intimate atmosphere that resonates with the listener's soul. Supported by filtered drum grooves, the Maxx Maryan's vocals take centre stage, commanding attention with their powerful and emotive delivery.
The combination of Maxx's voice and the musical arrangement evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of the sweet bitterness found in 80s ballads "The Power Of Love", and the melodic morbidity of Depeche Mode's "Black Celebration", or even early Talk Talk's romantic hits. And ImJudas' authentic and darkish cover version of The Cure's mega-hit "Boys Don't Cry" comes and wraps it up in pure beauty and shimmering simplicity.
The Stjudas EP confirms that the forthcoming ImJudas album, Viscerheart, will offer stunning melancholic 80s pop-wave/post-punk/electric moments.
ImJudas - Stjudas... Link