Refs - New Religion (Single)

Making a return following a hiatus of nearly two years, Berlin/NYC based duo REFS (Dessauer and Rich) reveal their hot-blooded new single, New Religion. The title track of their upcoming debut album, New Religion showcases Rich's hardcore lyrics and blissed out vocals atop Dessauers punchy, intricately-crafted rhythms. Speaking on the track, they state: “we wrote the song so quickly that we’re still having trouble wrapping our minds around what it means. This song and album was an exercise in getting the hidden contents of our brain’s id out in recorded form.”

In April of 2020, separated by 3000 miles, vocalist Rich and producer Dessauer went into self-isolation. Physically, of course -- like the rest of us. But also musically.

Turning inwards, Rich scoured Dessauer's instrumental vault for the most menacing, introverted and brooding soundscapes -- and proceeded to write 12 songs in 12 days. 2 years later, Rich and Dessauer come together again as Refs, to offer their debut album "New Religion".

Dealing with themes of suspense, mania, dread, sex and self reflection, the album is a dense and dark dive into the depths of the collective subconscious. Title track New Religion marries early 00's RnB with shockingly submissive lyrics crooned over stark minimalist retro-future production.

New Religion will be released alongside a 2022 piece generative art  collection, visually depicting humanity's most pressing question. Where do we go from here?