Formed in New York City, NØIR debuted with the critically acclaimed "Darkly Near" in 2013 on Metropolis. Featuring vocalist Athan Maroulis along with the talents of guitarist/producer Erik Gustafson and the live keyboards of Jamie Parganos and Kai Irina Hahn. In 2019, NØIR cut their sixth title of sophisticated dark pop titled "A Pleasure." Soon after, in late 2019, in a studio in Austin, TX, NØIR began working on what would become their latest "Fallen," when Covid turned the world upside down and delayed the release. As Covid lifted, the death of Metropolis mastermind Dave Heckman further impeded progress of the EP. Eventually and laboriously, the catchy dance pulsing single "Fallen" was completed then remixed by both Paradox Obscur and Silver Walks. In fact, Paradox Obscur even produced a surreal black and white video for their remix. There's also "Fallen (Femme Mix)," with vocals by Kai Irina Hahn that gives NØIR a sensual female perspective and the plodding new song "Death is Easy." Ironically, this EP took so long to complete that it started to merge with plans for other NØIR releases such as an all acoustic EP, readily heard on the cello laced version of Psychedelic Furs "Love My Way." 'Fallen" is dedicated to the late Dave Heckman.
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