Tristixia, the solo endeavor of Sotirios Koukoulas, also recognized for his contributions to the darkwave outfit Kama Muta, has previously revealed a more ethereal side of their music with Sea of Trees, leaning into shoegaze and dreampop arrangements.
efialths, meaning 'nightmare' in Greek, sees the artist delving further into the synth-heavy darkwave territory that defines much of their work. While its pulse and structure draw from punk, it's the track’s uncanny atmosphere that gives it a unique identity.
Extending at just two minutes, efialths is a meditation on self-confrontation, using the nightmare as a metaphor for the fractured, elusive parts of the psyche. Throughout, there is a constant tension that simmers between being hunted and attempting escape.
Given the artist’s background in psychology, the track, though minimal in form, becomes a nuanced exploration of light and introspection, dissolving the line between conscious thought and the depths of the subconscious.
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