Carpenter Brut is not merely synthwave; it is a dark, neon-soaked ritual that stands far closer to extreme metal than one might initially expect. Franck Hueso, the mastermind behind the project, adopts the aesthetics of the 80s, B-movie slashers, and grainy VHS tapes. However, instead of cheap nostalgia, he delivers aggressive, distorted beats that cut through the air as ruthlessly as a chainsaw.
His music acts as the soundtrack to an imaginary movie blending the smell of burnt rubber with fresh blood. From the cult classic Trilogy, which effectively defined the "darksynth" genre, to the concept saga of Leather Teeth and Leather Terror, Carpenter Brut proves that electronic music can be brutal, heavy, and absolutely uncompromising. Tracks like "Turbo Killer" or his chilling rendition of "Maniac" have become anthems that shatter genre barriers. Live, do not expect a static button-pushing session – Carpenter Brut brings a show bolstered by live drums and guitars, possessing an energy that will reliably force even the most stubborn thrashers to dance in the mosh pit. This is a guilty pleasure no one in Josefov feels guilty about.
