The Tower, debut album for Urban Heat, is a can’t miss for fans of dark goth woven with a mixture of punk, industrial and catchy synth.

Formed in 2019 by vocalist Jonathan Horstmann, who enlisted fellow Austin musicians Kevin Naquin and the prodigious sound designer Pixel Foley, the band gained national attention during the pandemic as people discovered new artists on TikTok. Amidst prominent basslines, distorted guitars, and spellbinding synth lines, Jonathan's vocals evoke the essence of Robert Smith or Ville Valo. The songs themselves echo the styles of The Cure and Depeche Mode, often infused with a harder edge and beats guaranteed to get crowds dancing.

While one would think that Horstmann grew up listening to a plethora of goth bands and synth masters of the 80s, he was quoted in an interview as saying that he actually didn’t listen to a lot of music growing up outside of old hymns. Instead of using a guitar to write however, he used a synthesizer. 

The Tower kicks off powerfully with "Take it to Your Grave," a perfect blend of hard-hitting guitars and melodic beats. The irresistibly catchy "You’ve Got the Edge" is a pop-infused tribute to staying true to oneself. "Savor Not the Thrill" begins with the nostalgic vibes of an '80s video game arcade before breaking into captivating synth beats, weaving an epic tale that feels like the perfect soundtrack to an '80s thriller movie. Another highlight is the irresistibly catchy "Seven Safe Places to Hide," followed by "Addicted to the Sounds," a sultry anthem destined to become a future goth club classic.

Don’t miss your chance to dive into Urban Heat's latest, The Tower.  It's a captivating album that is redefining the goth music scene and one you won't want to miss. I absolutely loved this and think you will too.  Listen now and join the movement!