REVIEW

Fourth album from TikTok-born shoegaze breakout Novulent.

‍Following VOL.1, the project continues to explore heavy, melancholic shoegaze, but with noticeably stronger individuality from track to track.

The darkness is pushed further on “Soul Eater” (#2), while “Inner Peace” (#4) brings a sense of momentum with its more uptempo drive. On “Stare” (#7), a collaboration with emo / breakcore artist Emma Aibara, Novulent unveils a surprisingly light and kinetic take on drum’n’gaze.

The expanded range of sounds signals rapid artistic growth. Vocals that once stayed relentlessly downcast now show more emotional dynamics, adding welcome depth. If this trajectory continues, the next release should be well worth watching.

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