No Separation EP

Published: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 am

MSPAINT's "No Separation" EP: A Cyberpunk Anthem for the Real World

Mississippi-based synth-punk band MSPAINT is back with their latest EP, "No Separation," a sonic call-to-arms for a world teetering on the edge of its own dystopian reality. Departing from the leather-clad assassin tropes of classic cyberpunk, MSPAINT offers a refreshing perspective: using positivity and community to fight back against the world's ills.

Following their 2023 debut album, "Post-American," and a whirlwind tour of Europe, MSPAINT returns with a sound that's both louder and more hardwired. Produced by Julian Cashwan Pratt and Harlan Steed of Show Me the Body, "No Separation" embraces industrial influences, amplifying the band's already potent energy. Tracks like "Wildfire" showcase the band's amplified rhythm section, while Nick Panella's synth work shines, evoking everything from Arabic melodies to retro dream sequences.

"No Separation" is more than just music; it's a manifesto. MSPAINT, led by vocalist Deedee, preaches the power of community, a message honed through collaborations with bands like Militarie Gun and Soul Glo. Deedee's vocals express unabashed hope, tackling themes of corporate greed, systemic failures, and the importance of reclaiming personal power. The EP's lyrics, filled with revolutionary calls to action, could easily grace the posters of a sci-fi film, urging listeners to question the status quo and embrace collective action. "If this world is falling apart, why don't we just fall together?" Deedee asks, offering a stunning view from the wreckage. "No Separation" posits that civil disobedience is the foundation of collective enlightenment, offering a soundtrack for those ready to fight for a better future.

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