L’Avenir | Kiss of the Whip – Split 2 is out now everywhere. Available on CD, Digital and Streaming. Grab a copy here before they’re all gone!

Dark Synth Allies L’Avenir and Kiss of the Whip Share Videos for “A.O.W.” and “Kaleidoscopic” From Their “Split 2” Collaboration

Kaleidoscopic, the new L’Avenir single and video from the upcoming split release with Kiss of the Whip dropped today on YouTube. The full release is out everywhere Friday, April 18, 2025.

The new L’Avenir | Kiss of the Whip split E.P. “2” will be released Friday, April 18. Featuring 60 minutes of music with 5 new songs from each artist. Available on CD w/ lyric booklet, digital and streaming. More info in the coming weeks.

Not for the Masses has released A Helping Hand 3, a benefit compilation featuring the music of over a dozen post-punk, minimal synth and darkwave bands from around the globe.

All sales proceeds will go to the German association Dunkelziffer which helps to protect abused children.

A Helping Hand 3 features the new and exclusive L’Avenir track Sans lumière which is supported by a new promotional video featured below.

Below is an early working prototype for the Soleil Noir Lumière Drone Box. A light to sound translation unit I’ve been designing. I’m hoping to add a few features soon and am even considering building a stereo version. The output in the demo video below is running through a small amount of reverb just to give it a bit of space and atmosphere. Every light source has its own unique sonic fingerprint while a quick strobing light can create some wild percussion like effects.