White Ring is a darkly atmospheric and enigmatic band that emerged from the underground music scene, known for pioneering the witch house genre—a subgenre that blends elements of shoegaze, noise, and electronic music with an ethereal and haunting aesthetic. The group, initially formed in 2009 by Bryan Kurkimilis and Kendra Malia, before she passed away in 2019, quickly gained attention for their chilling soundscapes and layered synths that evoke otherworldly realms.

With a discography punctuated by the grainy textures and hypnotic beats characteristic of their sound, White Ring has released a series of works that have both defined and defied the contours of their genre. Notable releases include their debut EP "Black Earth That Made Me" (2010), which set the foundations for their unnerving sonic universe, and their follow-up full-length albums "Gate of Grief" (2018) and "Show Me Heaven" (2021). These projects expanded upon their themes of despair, isolation, and existential anxiety, solidifying the band's place as forerunners in the alternative and subcultural music domain. The titles such as "Before He Took The Gun," "Casualty," and "Leprosy" continue to reflect White Ring's exploration of dark and anguished territories, both sonically and thematically, offering listeners a harrowing yet captivating escape into the duo's crafted ambiance of ominous soundwaves and distorted melodies.

Genres

Dark Synthpop

Grave Wave

Witch House

Latest Release

Final Fantasy

White Ring

Single - Released June 12, 2024