North Innsbruck is found within the obscure space between Cinematic Retrowave and DarkSynth electronic dance music. Since the release of their self-titled EP in mid-2018, and the provocative aural experience of his MindBender debut album years later, Minnesota-based artist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Chris Emblom has grown to become an increasingly recognized name in Minnesota music. Boldly fierce and more haunting than the Synthwave he’s paired with, North Innsbruck delivers a visionary digital horror show, driving listeners to the cusp of madness.
North Innsbruck is about to return with their second album, and most comprehensive and nightmarish work to date, Ritual. A record reflecting the macabre and grisly corners of a world plagued with political and religious infringements.
“Ritual explores the intersection of corruption and power, reimagining the sinister influence charismatic leaders can have over individuals, tearing apart families and splintering communities,” says Emblom. “We live in a frightening reality where religious zealots and corrupt politicians are using lies, desperation and fear as tools of division to leverage the pursuit of power.”
