Rituel Encens is a dream pop duo founded by Ein Rijin of Evil Symbols and vocalist Bat Kalaayan. They premiered their sophomore album "II : Batouly" a few days go, and it's been a frequent guest in my music player ever since. Ghostly melodies and celestial soundscapes (wonderfully accented by organ, keys and strings) serve as a backdrop for hip-hop infused beats that carry the listener through the gates of this sonic purgatory, unsure whether to follow the path painted by Bat's angelic vocals or the ominous atmospheres lurking in the distance. Depite this ounce of gothic darkness, it is a truly ethereal, dreamy stuff.
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