For darkwave enthusiasts, Last Grasp’s “Creature of Your Kind” is an instant classic, capturing everything that fans crave in contemporary goth music. With Florida-based artist Matthew DeFeis at the helm, Last Grasp takes us on a chilling yet entrancing journey into the depths of attraction and mystery. The group, formed in 2021, bridges the best of darkwave’s eerie textures, industrial’s raw drive, and deathrock’s edge, pushing genre boundaries with unapologetic fervor. From the first note, “Creature of Your Kind” plunges listeners into a visceral soundscape, where icy synth lines and piercing guitar riffs speak to darkwave’s timeless allure.
The latest lineup change, featuring Jaysik Smith on bass and Lo Ormachea on synthesizer, has strengthened the band’s foundation, bringing a richer, fuller sound to Last Grasp’s compositions. DeFeis’ collaboration with producer and childhood friend Boris Stojanović has been key in honing this evolved sound, and “Creature of Your Kind” captures their chemistry. The track is intense, touching on the overwhelming nature of desire, with Stojanović’s production lending a seamless unity to the song’s many layers. DeFeis’ vocal performance only heightens the song’s hypnotic quality, making it clear why he immediately fell in love with the track’s chorus.
What makes Last Grasp particularly exciting is their method of remote collaboration. Despite the geographic distance between DeFeis in Florida and Stojanović in Serbia, the two achieve a cohesion that many bands struggle to find in person. Trading stems across continents, they create a hauntingly synchronous sound, exemplifying the possibilities that technology brings to darkwave today. The result is an otherworldly auditory experience, where each note feels as if it could bridge oceans.
Drawing comparisons to contemporaries like Vandal Moon and Drab Majesty, Last Grasp is carving their place in the goth revival, yet their approach is refreshingly unique. Rather than simply rehashing old sounds, they blend nostalgic elements with an undeniable modern edge, making each track feel like both a tribute and a fresh offering. “Creature of Your Kind” stands as a testament to their ability to balance homage and innovation.
If you’re a fan of darkwave and post-punk, this is a release you don’t want to miss. Last Grasp offers a sound that envelops you, transporting you into a rich, emotive world where each note and lyric evoke longing and allure. “Creature of Your Kind” is streaming now, inviting fans to revel in a song that feels like the soundtrack to the deepest parts of our psyche.
