NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – November 10, 2023
Out Now! DISSONAâs New EP âDreadfully Distinctâ Takes A Progressive Look Into The Blade Runner Universe
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Chicagoâs Dissona goes into uncharted territory with their new EP âDreadfully Distinctâ, a three-track homage to the gritty world of Blade Runner and the interesting characters who inhabit it. Never before have they so strictly adhered to a thematic device and allowed it to fully take the reins of the creation, however, they believe this EP is a refined distillation of their capabilities to this point and a guidepost for the future of the band. They explain further:
âThis EP is the most concentrated version of our sound to date. Itâs mature and focused and demands multiple interrupted listens to uncover the intriguing layers concealed within. Sit in your favorite listening environment, close your eyes, and take it in. Read the lyrics. Listen again. There are stories here that are of great value to us and weâve done everything we can to ensure the art reflects that value. Press play and let us take you somewhere beyond, a voyage of soaring melodicism and roiling energy, violent and decisive.â
Dissona continues to share that for this EP, the three-track landscape felt right. From there, they had several conversations about which stories/characters in the Blade Runner universe felt compelling enough to have their own song and that was that. Fans are aware that their third full-length album has been in production for quite some time and those fans can rest easy knowing the entire album is recorded and will be released next year.
Adventurous and engaging, âDreadfully Distinctâ is a uniquely cinematic trip through progressive metal. It was mixed and mastered by Matt Motto with album artwork created by Karo Gasiorwoska. It is recommended listening for fans of Cynic, Opeth, and Persefone.
âDreadfully Distinctâ is now available as of November 10th, 2023 via Earache Distribution and is available at the following links:
Digital –Â https://earache.lnk.to/DreadfullyDistinctâ
CD –Â https://dissona.bandcamp.com/merch
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Music Video – âThe Prodigal Sonâ – https://youtu.be/RX7Inz0rN4s
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Music Video – “Skinjob” –Â https://youtu.be/xzYitZsEg8c
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Guitar/Bass Performance Video – Renaissance – ââhttps://youtu.be/IJtKF515L-4
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In additional news, Dissona has signed a worldwide deal with Extreme Management Group.
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Track Listing:
â1. The Prodigal Son (6:27)
2. Renaissance (5:33)
3. Skinjob (3:40)
EP Recording Credits:
– All songs performed by: Dissona
– All songs written by: Dissona
– Produced by: Dissona
– Mixed and Mastered by: Matt Motto
– EP Artwork by: Karo Gasiorwoska
EP and Live Lineup:
David Dubenic – Vocals
Matt Motto – Guitars
Craig Hamburger – Bass
Drew Goddard – Drums
More Info: Facebook.com/Dissona | Instagram.com/dissonaofficial
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“Drawing inspiration from the Bladerunner movie series, specifically Agent K from Blade Runner 2049, âSkinjobâ has an icy exterior musically, but definitely has the DNA of great mid-west electronica and industrial music inside of its veins. Their entire upcoming new EP Dreadfully Distinct, drops November 10th and follows this story.” – Ghost Cult Magâ
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â“What I love about this band’s sound is the way in which the rolling riffs are mixed with some highly technical playing, but without becoming complex for the sake of complexity alone. David Dubenic has a very dramatic way of singing, utilising different ‘voices’. That usually puts me off, and can sound rather fake and overtly theatrical. But David has the ability to deliver it very convincingly.” – DPRP.net â
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â“This EP delves into the Blade Runner universe, with each track dedicated to a character from the iconic film. The first single, âThe Prodigal Son,â explores the backstory of Roy Batty, one of the original filmâs central characters. While their third full-length album is also on the horizon, listeners can get an early fix with their upcoming cinematically crafted progressive EP.” – Metal Insiderâ
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â“Since I wasn’t yet familiar with DISSONA, this EP was a pleasant surprise for me, offering a consistent concept, wonderfully diverse compositions and great performances from all band members. I’m digging their kind of musical story-telling, where everything seems to be in the right place, perfectly supported by the well-balanced, yet full-sounding production. With the earlier mentioned already recorded album on the horizon, it feels like a good time to dive into their backcatalogue before the new opus will be released, which is highly anticipated now!” – Mostly-Metalâ
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â“Ethnic instruments bring âRenaissanceâ to life, a track that finds the band take on the character of Rick Deckard as he and Rachel escape from LA. Another powerhouse performance driven home by Drew Goddard behind the kit, it strikes a wonderful balance between the embellishments of synths and orchestration. Dubenic offers up a couple of unclean vocal moments which add contrast while the thought and vision that has gone into creating something this epic is abundantly clear. There is even a moment for 90âs breakbeats in the final moments. 8/10” – Metal Noiseâ
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â“The more times you listen to this EP, the more you pick up. Itâs quite a fascinating release. Fans of the Blade Runner universe will get a lot more out of it than non-fans, but everyone can enjoy the imaginative prog noise Dissona create regardless. 9/10” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Lifeâ
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â“âSkinjobâ is the shining star on the Dreadfully Distinct â walking a line between metal and brooding goth à la Depeche Mode. As David Dubenic (vocals), Matt Motto (guitars), Craig Hamburger (bass), and Drew Goddard (drums) create collaboratively, aligning to the overarching themes and narrative, their unity allows for both an aural and visual experience. Dreadfully Distinct is not dreadful but it is distinct, creative, and brilliant in its creation.” – Amplify The Noise
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