Local Synthpop heroes Berlyn Trilogy have garnered a lot of critical acclaim for their recorded material and live shows, with spiralling harmonies and heated up with blistering bass.
Icy cold synths
Evoking the likes of Ultravox, Editors, Ladytron and Wolfsheim the band’s dark dance sensibilities create compelling and stylish tunes that combine icy cold synths with melodies that make you want to dance. There are nods to the influence of the likes of The Human League and Depeche Mode seeded throughout, but Berlyn Trilogy are an outfit whose voice is genuinely unique.
Blistering bass
You’ll see a dazzling array of analogue equipment on stage, a bass guitar utilised as a lead instrument rather than for rhythm, sonorous vocals and much more.
Impassioned live vocals
Expect beautifully layered, evocative electronica which assimilates the mood of the audience, fronted by the impassioned live vocals which have a theatrical, new-romantic flair.
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Words of support from the great and the good
Here’s a few of the quotes from reviewers, DJs and promoters from over the years:
“…driven aloft in a swirl of sound with real heartfelt drama. This feeling rolls naturally through the album, creating a sound atmosphere that is both with that upbeat melodic feel, wrapped into haunting sonic echoes.”
– Rob Harvey, DJ and host of Synth City on Phoenix FM, declaring ‘A Perfect Stranger’ his Best Album of 2014
“Drawing from the new romantic movement, synthpop, post-punk and modern dark indie, The Band’s sound has an infectious dance quality that seamlessly walks hand-in-hand with a strong live appeal.”
“Darkly atmospheric and yet perfectly accessible with plenty of pop hooks throughout.”
“‘A Perfect Stranger’ is a very strong début… It’s mix of dark atmospheres and addictive melodies powered by strong dance tendencies should play well to a large cross-section of the scene…”
– Intravenous Magazine, review of A Perfect Stranger album
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“…Berlyn Trilogy, who made an instant impression – as creating intense electronica with full instrumentation on stage. … a dazzling array of analogue equipment, a bass guitar utilised as a lead instrument rather than for rhythm, billowing backing vocals and much more.
This allowed their beautifully layered, evocative electronica to acknowledge and assimilate the mood of the audience, making even more of an impression thanks to the impassioned live vocals of Simon Rowe which were imbued with an almost theatrical new-romantic flair. A rousing start, stirred by spiralling harmonies and heated up with blistering bass.”
– Louder Than War review of Analogue Trash Presents
“Berlyn Trilogy presents a selection of brooding darkpop delights… evoke the style of classic synthpop, but without falling into pastiche, which is often a difficult position for many contemporary electropop acts to arrive at.”
“Tracks such as ‘Wreckage of Love’ have a gothic sensibility, while ‘Synthetic Love’ offers up percussive pop. Meanwhile, ‘The Drone’ combines burbling electronics and sharply defined synth notes alongside some darkly intoned lyrics from Simon Rowe… Also weaved into the mix is some choral effects which lends the whole affair a widescreen quality.”
“…The Band present their own particular flavour of darkpop, there’s also a chemistry on stage that often emerges in witty banter. Plus, they’re a band that are willing to utilise classic instruments when they feel it’s necessary, such as Faye Williams strapping on a bass guitar for some songs.”
– The Electricity Club, review of Silicon Dreams 2017
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“Evoking the likes of Ultravox, Editors, Ladytron and Wolfsheim The Band’s dark dance sensibilities create compelling and stylish tunes that combine icy cold synths and steady dance.”
“…considering the strength of talent that was on display on their debut it’s a bit of a puzzle as to why this isn’t on a label, when it should be.”
“‘In terms of production The Band balance the dark romance of the songs with an accessible and dance-friendly core. As with their debut, it is richly layered, and methodical in letting every synth line and the bass have as much room as possible in the mix to give it a cinematic quality.”
– Intravenous Magazine, review of Flowers Fall EP
“Berlyn Trilogy do interesting things with these tropes of classic synth and, as a result, have managed to stand out as one of the finest synthpop outfits of the modern era.”
“…darkpop delights that also have a gothic sensibility weaved into the mix. Here, rich textured backdrops present the perfect stage for potent slices of synth-fuelled perfection. There’s nods to the influence of the likes of The Human League, Ultravox and Depeche Mode seeded throughout, but Berlyn Trilogy are an outfit whose voice is wholly unique.”
“‘…the muscular power of opening track ‘Domus Aurea’ gives the EP an immediate impact. This muscular electropop workout boasts burbling synth beds that provide a solid foundation for the in-your-face percussive synth tones. Meanwhile, the vocals have a power all their own.”
– The Electricity Club, review of Flowers Fall EP
“The trio’s take on gothic synth-pop has made them a popular live act across a variety of events…”
“Simon’s sonorous voice delivers a weighty impact on the likes of ‘Domus Aurea’, with some sterling work from James on synths and Faye demonstrating a natural talent on the bass”
“… old favourites such as the strident ‘Departed’ and brooding ‘The Drone’ still retain their percussive power”
– The Electricity Club, review of Silicon Dreams 2019