Photo by Francisco Cabrita

Last year Lisbon band MAQUINA. dropped their debut EP DIRTY TRACKS FOR CLUBBING. Like the title itself, the sound fit every aspect of the words. Fusing dance grooves with hard crushing industrial, psych, techno, and punk, DIRTY TRACKS FOR CLUBBING was indeed high energy music.

MAQUINA. are now set to release their new album titled PRATA. Landing April 5th via Fuzz Club, the LP consists of seven tracks and will mirror the fiery, high energy that the band has built a reputation on in their native Portugal.

Allowing with the announcement, MAQUINA. have also shared their new single ‘denial’.An all out raging offering, the band mixes elements of Krautrock, industrial, some hardcore, and EBM. The beginning build up in itself is quite epic. Warning to any DJ, play ‘denial’ in a club and you can expect the place to absolutely erupt!

Touching on the single, MAQUINA. mentioned:

“‘denial’ is about an inner turmoil and restless contemplation. The raw, haunting lyrics explore the struggle to find solace within oneself, amidst a sea of conflicting emotions. The plea to ‘shut me down’ echoes the yearning for respite in the face of overwhelming darkness.”

Regarding the album, the band added:

“This album was composed spontaneously in the studio throughout the year 2023. It’s music of colour, delving into depths and dimensions that resonate with scale and contrast. Pushing sounds together to make noise and pushing noise together to make sounds. Emphasising textures that evoke feelings and soundscapes rather than relying solely on textual narratives. The music breathes life into auditory canvases, painting sonic panoramas pushing into a world of tactile sensation and immersive experiences.”