KOSMETIKA - Illustration LP prog and pissing in the snow

and pissing in the snow

Along the way there are stories of irreverence and excess

without apology

The London one-man synth / garage punk project first proper full-length release after some very delicious singles and EPs

KOSMETIKA - Illustration LP prog and pissing in the snowHighly recommended. Taking heavy inspiration from shoegaze, dark synth wave and Russian gothic pop music, Illustration is led by captivating synth sounds, intricate drum machine, melodic basslines and odd form structures while maintaining their usual pop sensibilities. Psycho TV and Mne Nadoeli showcase the band delving deeper into this territory of abrasive industrial sounds, while tracks such as Mokryj Asphalt hold steady in their power pop knack