MALAKWA
'Street Preacher'
ALFA MATRIX

Digital punks Malakwa have been making quite a name for themselves on the continent. In their five year career they have clocked up 150 shows across the world in countries such as Switzerland, Germany and even China and now their second album sees them signed to Belgian label Alfa Matrix.

Fast paced but club-friendly, the French duo's latest offering, 'Street Preacher' is a hard mix of punk and electro-industrial that incorporates styles such as electro, techno, break core and rock. A combination that will tickle the fancies of fans of Punish Yourself, Alec Empire, Alien Vampires, and Front 242.

There is a familiarity to this formula though. In addition to the afore mentioned artists there are plenty more that could be listed as being in the same sonic family, and bearing more than a passing resemblance to Malakwa. However, the band more than make up for this with catchy songs and an infectious performance.

There are a lot of solid tracks on the album but there are also some true stand-outs such as 'Make Up Your Rules' and 'Mahakala' with their Atari Teenage Riot-style pace and catchy synths. 'Streetblast', which is a groovy instrumental piece that draws on the likes of Juno Reactor for inspiration. And finally 'Break The Silence', with it's sexy mid-tempo dance beats.

There is plenty to get your teeth into on this album, even if what's on offer isn't exactly groundbreaking. 'Street Preacher; shows that Malakwa have staying power and will be a club favourite for a long time.

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