Painkilla by ACDN

These compositions were first sketched in a DAW at different times but took their final form during the pandemic. This album is a reflection of the author's external and internal experiences, a manifestation of musical imprints acquired throughout his life—from early new wave, trip-hop, and breakbeat to club sounds and intricate IDM structures—combined with interesting sequences, field recordings, and his own musical touch.

The collective image of the character on the cover, whom the author called "Painkilla," whose face is hidden by a sweater, symbolizes both the era of pandemic mask hysteria and the desire to avoid, at least for a while, the abominations generated by certain political figures, ruthless businesspeople, and the media on our beautiful planet.

A deep and emotional mood flows from track to track, from the warm synth sound of "IN" and the hopeful "Extra Features" to the tense "Painkilla" and the eccentric "Telharm," smoothly leading the listener to the second, more ambient and meditative part, which was created specifically for the B-side of an audio cassette and is available only on the Bandcamp platform.