Optical Faze

Optical Faze started as a duo in London around the early 2000s, with Eliana Grey on vocals and Ethan Locke handling multiple instruments. Their live shows caught some attention for mixing electronic, industrial, and rock elements in a way that felt different from what was typical at the time.

In 2005, they put out an album called "Carved," which included the title track and songs like "Mindcage" and "Ghost Planet." That record gave them a wider audience, partly because the music had a haunting quality and the lyrics left room for interpretation. People responded to the atmosphere more than any single hook.

They kept making albums after that, with titles like "Echoes of the Void" and "Synthetic Apathy" suggesting they were still working with abstract, textured sounds. The core duo stayed together, and while they brought in other musicians occasionally, the focus remained on Grey's voice and Locke's layered instrumentals.

Some listeners found their material too dense or cryptic, which became part of their reputation. But for those who connected with it, songs like "Lie To Protect" and "Moment Of Nothing" offered a particular kind of mood that wasn't easy to find elsewhere.