Emerging onto the experimental electronic music scene, The Penumbra Incident announces the release of their debut album, Thanatopia, available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms starting November 29, 2024.

Through a captivating blend of innovative electronic soundscapes, Thanatopia confronts humanity’s oldest and most profound questions: life, death, and what lies beyond. Inspired by personal experiences of loss, The Penumbra Incident explores death from an array of cultural and religious perspectives, weaving a sonic tapestry that transcends genre boundaries while remaining hauntingly relatable.

"This album was born from deeply personal experiences," says Jason, the composer behind The Penumbra Incident. "We sought to integrate and understand diverse attitudes toward death—medieval ideas of mortality as a great equalizer, Tibetan concepts of liberation between lives, and apocalyptic visions from Jewish and Christian scriptures—without relying on typical goth or industrial tropes. Thanatopia captures that spirit."

Highlights of the album include music videos for tracks like "Danse Macabre," "Attachments," and "Immolatus," which visually encapsulate the themes of the album’s sonic journey. The Penumbra Incident’s approach defies genre conventions, delivering an accessible yet thought-provoking experience for fans of darker ambient techno and experimental electronic music.

Thanatopia offers listeners an opportunity to reflect on mortality through the lens of eclectic electronic compositions. In a genre often driven by dance-floor anthems, this album invites audiences into a contemplative, immersive soundscape—a fitting tribute to the universal experience of loss and transcendence.

The Penumbra Incident creates electronic music that transcends boundaries, blending experimental sounds with deeply human themes. Their debut album, Thanatopia, establishes their voice as one of daring creativity and emotional resonance.