When you begin to explore progressive’s harder, darker side, you’ll find Rick Pier O’Neil deep in the underground pioneering the sound’s evolution.The enigmatic Frenchman has been on a huge production streak as of late, unleashing a seemingly endless stream of releases that speak to his abilities in the studio.

Ahead of his upcoming EP on Vasilek, O’Neil presents us with “Black LIst,” a filthy, futuristic track filled with deliciously sinister energy that we’re used to hearing from the maven. A funky, pronounced bassline is a central element of the clip, played up by crisp synthesizers and foreboding note pairings occurring before each segment where kicks are introduced. Set to be a “threatening” sequel to the EP’s sister track “Red List,” our curiosity is piqued to hear the dichotomy between both pieces come their February 22 release date.

 

 

 

Tags: dark progressive, rick pier o'neil, Vasilek

Categories: Music