BELLA ETERNA - Fire

Written by Chris Magdalenski

Echoes of Darkness and Dancefloor’s Past: A Review of Fire by Bella Eterna

The bass drops straight in. The intensity of the pulse telling me in no uncertain terms that dark synthpop duo Bella Eterna is going to paint me a sonic picture with pigments sourced straight from the 80’s. Accompanied by eerily grandiose synth pads, laser precise drum lines, and angsty vocals this is music that begs to be played at maximum volume, preferably within the hallowed halls of a murky lit club.

The four song EP includes three original tracks and one remix, all of which are eminently listenable. Even though my own club hopping days are all but over, I can very easily imagine a crowd of black-clad denizens vibing with what this dark duo is offering. Both the production and the musicianship is top-notch, imbuing the project with a modern feel that keeps one foot steadily in the goth glories of the past.

My only complaint is that the album isn’t long enough. I’m definitely looking forward to hearing more from Bella Eterna soon.

For more Belle Eterna, visit https://bellaeterna.bandcamp.com/