Houses of Heaven - Within/without [Grey Marble]

Dark, hypnotic, and pulsating with intensity, Within/Without is a sonic journey that fuses industrial grit with electronic euphoria. Oakland’s Houses of Heaven push their sound into new territories on this sophomore LP, blending elements of EBM, techno, and drum & bass with an underlying sense of unease and urgency. Pressed on stunning grey marble vinyl, this release is as visually striking as it is sonically immersive. With production by Matia Simovich (INHALT) and guest vocals from Douglas McCarthy (Nitzer Ebb) and Mariana Saldaña (BOAN), the album pulses with raw energy. Tracks like Flesh Techniques embody a propulsive paranoia, urging listeners to shake off the weight of a digitally saturated world, while other cuts dive into a balance of chaos and beauty. The band’s signature blend of shoegaze textures and industrial percussion creates a layered, cinematic experience that feels both futuristic and deeply human. A reflection of modern anxieties and the search for real connectio