Darkness has always found a home in Scandinavian music, and with their new single “Being Human” — the title track from their upcoming second album — Killing Kind lean into that heritage with a sound that is both hauntingly familiar and fiercely their own. Recorded at the legendary Sunlight Studio with producer Tomas Skogsberg, the track is a sharp, atmospheric statement: a collision of post-punk, goth, and synth pop that captures what it means to live in uncertain times.
From its opening moments, “Being Human” pulls the listener into a sonic landscape that feels both urgent and cinematic. The bass lines brood beneath icy synths, guitars shimmer like fractured glass, and the vocals drift somewhere between a confession and a spell. There’s a weight to the track—a steady heartbeat that reflects the band’s post-punk roots while still sounding undeniably fresh.
Lyrically, the song stands as a kind of modern incantation. It channels classic sci-fi and horror imagery to reflect on the state of a world caught in its own contradictions—“where humanity keeps trying to extinguish great fires with gasoline.” The band doesn’t offer answers, but they give shape to a feeling that many listeners will recognize: fear, frustration, and the fragile hope that somehow, we might still get it right.
What makes this track particularly compelling is its balance between precision and chaos. Skogsberg’s production brings clarity and depth, allowing each element—vocals, synths, percussion—to breathe without losing the overall density of the sound. It’s dark but never dull; heavy but never overwhelming.
The DNA of the band is easy to trace. Fans of The Cure, Depeche Mode, and David Bowie will recognize echoes of those artists here. But Killing Kind isn’t simply repeating old formulas—they’re expanding them. The track takes the skeletal structure of classic post-punk and fleshes it out with modern production, layered arrangements, and an emotional clarity that’s striking in its honesty.
It’s worth remembering that Killing Kind began as a side project in 2021 during the pandemic, when founding members Mats Molund, Mats Wigerdal, and Björn Norberg—all veterans of Sweden’s post-punk scene—came together to create something for themselves. The project has since evolved into a fully formed band, with a growing live presence and a clear artistic vision. Their 2023 debut was well received, and singles like “This Beautiful World” earned international radio play.
The single “Being Human” continues that upward trajectory. It shows a band unafraid to be heavy—not just musically, but thematically. There’s a maturity in their songwriting that reflects decades of collective experience without losing the raw edge that makes post-punk so powerful.
Guest contributions, including vocals from Cecilia Germain and viola from Lidija Radmilac, add texture and emotional depth, elevating the song beyond a simple darkwave throwback. It feels layered, lived-in, and human.
With their album Being Human set for release through Aenaos Records and Viskningar och Vrå, Killing Kind are carving out their place in the modern post-punk landscape. If this single is any indication, the record will be a bold, immersive journey into the beauty and brutality of existence.
This isn’t nostalgia. It’s evolution. And “Being Human” is proof that the dark heart of post-punk still beats strong.
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