Cynical Existence

**Cynical Existence** is a U.S.-based electro-industrial act known for its gritty synths, pounding beats, and dystopian themes. Formed in the early 2000s by producer Jason Novak (also of Acumen Nation and DJ? Acucrack), the project merges aggressive EBM rhythms with dark, atmospheric textures, earning a loyal following in the underground industrial scene. Their music often explores themes of societal collapse, existential angst, and personal defiance, reflected in tracks like "Cursed," "Killing You," and "We Are the Violence."

With a discography that includes recent releases like *Rebirth* (2023) and *Echoes* (2022), Cynical Existence maintains a fiercely DIY ethos, self-producing albums and embracing raw, visceral energy in both recordings and live performances. They’ve become staples at industrial festivals like Terminus Festival (Canada) and continue to evolve while staying rooted in the genre’s classic 1990s/2000s sound.

Genres

Ebm

Industrial

Darkwave

Industrial Metal

Latest Release

Rebirth

Cynical Existence

Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 20, 2019