Death By Love deliver a fascinating listening experience with “Cosmic Power”, one of the standout tracks from their debut album “444”. The song combines darkwave, trip-hop, industrial and gothic influences into a sound that feels mysterious, atmospheric and surprisingly accessible. Dreamy electronic textures create a hypnotic mood and powerful beats and layered instrumentation slowly build the song’s intensity, a song, which begins with sitar! Inga Habiba’s expressive vocals are the heart of the track, bringing emotion, confidence and a spiritual feeling that perfectly matches the song. Her performance moves naturally between soft, haunting passages and stronger moments, giving the music real depth. Peter Guellard surrounds her voice with rich production, blending electronic rhythms, dark guitars and subtle industrial touches without making the song feel too heavy. Instead, everything flows smoothly, creating an immersive journey. There are also hints of trip-hop legends like Massive Attack and Portishead, while fans of acts such as Depeche Mode or Nine Inch Nails will appreciate the dark atmosphere and cinematic sound design. Despite its many influences, “Cosmic Power” never feels like a copy of other artists, as Death By Love have created a unique identity by combining modern electronic music with emotional storytelling and subtle world music flavors. The production is polished and detailed, allowing every instrument to find its place and keeping the vocals at the center. The result is relaxing and powerful, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its dreamlike soundscape. “Cosmic Power” proves that Death By Love have the creativity, the musical vision to stand out in today’s dark alternative scene, delivering a captivating single that is emotional and adventurous from beginning to end.
♦ 8/10
Dimitris Zacharopoulos
