Neogenese

Neogenese formed in Stockholm in 2016 around vocalist Max D. and guitarist Emil N. Their debut album 'Solitude' came out the following year, setting a template of ethereal synths and melancholic vocals that carried through later releases like 'Desolation' and 'Aftermath.' Songs like 'Oceans Of Time' and 'I Am Alone' typify that atmospheric, introspective sound.

By 2018, some listeners had begun criticizing the band's somber themes, calling them too inward-looking. Neogenese didn't shift course much, keeping to their established style. The lineup eventually included bassist Frida S. and drummer Johan L., who helped build out the rhythmic foundation behind Max D.'s lyrics and Emil N.'s guitar and synth layers.

Their music tends to move at a deliberate pace, with hazy textures and lyrics that dwell on isolation. It's not particularly aggressive or dance-oriented, more like a sustained mood piece. They've kept releasing albums every couple of years without much fanfare, sticking to what they do.