NYX DIVISION “Midnight Lines” LP (pink)

Three years after their stunning EP “Dark Star,” Portland, OR-based Nyx Division returns with a vengeance with their debut album, “Midnight Lights.”
Drawing sonic inspiration from everything from Killing Joke to Cocteau Twins to Thin Lizzy, the band continues to draw on post-punk classics while dazzling with the craftsmanship of disco, rock and roll, and heavy metal—never shying away from the swirling, dark melancholy of their primary influences while fearlessly incorporating the glamour and glitz of diverse genres.

This dynamic album welcomes guitarist Justin Cory, who seamlessly blends striking solos, timelessly catchy melodies, and vibrant melodies with a powerful, infectious bass groove and dancefloor-friendly drums. Soaring vocals illuminate themes of desire, the need for hope in hopeless times, and the strength inherent in the will to survive; With passion and power so sharp they cut through glass and are sure to get you singing along.

Released in its entirety alongside its music videos and accompanying zine, “Midnight Lights” undoubtedly signals that Nyx Division is back on form and ready to sing along with you all night long under the moonlight at the disco.