SIR-VERE evokes a variety of perspectives with their latest album LOVESCOPE. Released on their own Bongo Tronic Label, the electronica post-punk phenomenon throws a ruthless sonic confession in acid noir aesthetic, riding high on gritty industrial and monstrous electronica. From the first sound of the album opener, “Angel of Death,” their minimalistic hypnosis of a bassline has stamped the album with a kind of artistic seriousness.

The clanging, metallic funky tape of “Angel of Death” evokes an illusive blend of house, post-punk and funk. Inside the melodic shell of a mesmerizing phantom, the track is only the very beginning of a drastic sonic kingdom. Like spiraling into the abyss, “PEER PRESSURE” draws a raw but futuristic noir aesthetic, while the swelling, quelling “MISOPHONIA” explodes in a haunting 80s vibe. The Smiths meet Nine Inch Nails seems to be a bizarre yet welcoming phenomenon of what’s happening. With the inflating buzzing repetition that swells up against the walls, electronic streams pour down mid-track like being inside a world of digital waterfalls.

SIR-VERE stirs such a wild audio-visual ride with this record. It’s dirty, rebellious, sexy, and a little evil all at once. Like inhaling fluid paintings through your ears. So many bizarre influences and memories are intertwined, blurring the line between reality and illusion. In a distant, cold retro color, pieces of magazines, strange shapes, and hints of something and something are taped and overlapped. There’s that childhood curiosity and raw instinct in their experimentation of sounds. Through chaos and mess came their unique garage aesthetic, DIY, experimental, and spirited, and a little evil-minded.

How SIR-VERE manages to create these visual sounds would probably remain a mystery, but something else emerged by the time they get to “LOVESCOPE.” But even before then, the trace of a new perspective is already visible. “DESTROYA” brings a sexy driven pattering percussion with characteristic riffs and twangy, atmospheric rhythmic guitars. Shooting up streams of water and dirt everywhere, “DESTROYA,” like a carefree teenage boy who gets messy, dirty and sweaty, but there’s something so special about him.

“DESTROYA” and “LOVESCOPE” open your ears to hear that each song on this record can be tasted through a vivid portrait of a character. Disobedient, flaring, nasty, and unapologetic. There’s something stubborn in these songs, in the way they stick to minimalistic melodic repetitions. Like nostalgia, like holding onto something. And the emotions and vibes there become moods hard to shake off. It’s in the melodies, permeating the scenic soundscapes. “LOVESCOPE” is the most haunting yet because here, the music gets personal from sense-triggered immersion to being in a kind of mind and heart space.

Read our interview with SIR-VERE and learn more about the album.

Punk Head: I love the authenticity and unique styles in Lovescope. Can you tell us a little bit more about this album?

SIR-VERE: Well the idea the concept has always been no barriers no restrictions on our sound. I'm a Punk at heart and always have had a carefree attitude to what we do. Gary my main writing partner in the band is a true funkster. Stevie is an Alternative House Rave machine. Ian is a real indie rock-loving kinda guy. So put that all together and we have our unique sound. Lovescope shows this in many ways. Truly happy with this project.

PH: When did you first come up with the idea of writing this album?

SIR-VERE: It started in Lockdown with Gary making many demos which got my lyrics flowing. We soon realised the sound was changing and these tracks would go well together. Lovescope became the banner of the message we wanted to put out there.

PH: What are some challenges you've faced?

SIR-VERE: We all face challenges. That's what makes us stronger and makes us human. We have a great way of riding them out with positive actions.

PH: Who are your biggest inspirations?

SIR-VERE: My inspirations are varied but Adam Ant's early times, Ramones, Nine Inch Nails, The Clash, Soulwax, lcd Soundsystem...Gary, very much Radiohead and Stevie Wonder. Stevie is the Prodigy, Ian the Pixies.

PH: What would you like to tell your supporters out there?

SIR-VERE: Let's all unite be as one be yourself be proud be happy…Cheers Craig