The Silence Industry unveils The Stars Above are Looking Down
Vancouver-based industrial goth project The Silence Industry returns on March 13th, 2026, with their 14th long-form release "The Stars Above are Looking Down".
The album is a haunting odyssey, comprised of five original compositions, a re-imagined traditional piece, and immersive noise experiments - all fused into the band’s signature progressive-noise-goth style.
Noisy, delay-drenched guitars clash over drum machines and rumbling basslines, conjuring soundscapes thick with anxiety, hope, despair, mourning, and a relentless urge to resist in an increasingly dystopian world. Each track is accompanied by hand-drawn artwork from British zine artist iesorno, reflecting the mood and themes of the songs. A print-it-yourself lyric and art zine further deepens the listener’s journey, offering a tactile connection to the music’s raw emotional core.
"The Stars Above are Looking Down" will be available worldwide across all streaming platforms and download stores. For dedicated listeners, there is an exclusive hidden bonus download on Bandcamp. Physical editions, including CD and vinyl, will be released through Elasticstage, completing the immersive experience for collectors and devoted fans alike.
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Streaming: https://label-caster.ffm.to/609oaqxjew
Track listing:
01 - is there anybody out there?
02 - shadows on your throne
03 - the knife
04 - john brown's body (version)
05 - the coldest fire
06 - these fascist drunkards want to kill all of us
07 - sinking slowly (into earth)
08 - this looming autumn
All songs written and performed by tsi except "john brown's body", which is a traditional song, arranged and performed by tsi.
About The Silence Industry
Formed in 2007 by Graham as the project’s primary creative force, The Silence Industry is a fluid, collaborative endeavor. The band does not aim to produce accessible or conventional music. Instead, it is a raw, do-it-yourself project prioritizing artistic integrity over mainstream appeal. Unapologetic and uncompromising, the music is an unfiltered outpouring of expression - if it doesn’t resonate with everyone, that is by design, not arrogance, but a simple matter of artistic truth.
Over the years, The Silence Industry has released numerous works, some through netlabels such as Ekleipsi, Enough Records, and afmusic, and many are freely available online for those willing to explore. Graham and his collaborators embrace the principles of libre-music, treating music not as a commodity but as a multifaceted medium: expression, communication, sound, noise, personal journal, agit-prop, poetry, and even fun. Music is a shared experience, a space for minds to explore, reflect, and grow.
The Silence Industry draws inspiration from a broad spectrum of influences, including post-punk, progressive rock, folk, labor songs, experimental noise, and even pop. This eclecticism, paired with a resistance to commodification, has cultivated a distinct sound that is immersive, emotional, and hauntingly human.
[Links]
https://thesilenceindustry.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/thesilenceindustry
