Electronic/Review Innocent Darkness - Dominion Of The Stars
Hailing from Ekeren, Belgium, Innocent Darkness represents a bold new voice in the underground electronic music scene, crafting visceral soundscapes that blur the boundaries between hardware experimentation and sonic storytelling. Transitioning from DJ to music maker, this artist has channeled their passion into a pure hardware-driven approach, utilizing the Yamaha Seqtrak, Novation Circuit Tracks, and Roland MC-707, alongside Bitwig Studio and Vital VST, to forge something genuinely raw and uncompromising.
“Dominion Of The Stars” by Innocent Darkness is an intensely personal EP that transforms grief into a deeply human musical experience. Created as a memorial to the artist’s mother, who passed away on 14th August 2024, the release approaches loss not through grand gestures, but through intimate and honest expression.
Created entirely without artificial intelligence, the EP was shaped using Vital VST, Circuit TRACKS, and Yamaha Seqtrak Black, reflecting a hands-on approach to electronic music-making. Yet the technology itself never becomes the central story. Instead, these tools serve as instruments through which Innocent Darkness processes an experience that is difficult to express in ordinary language.
Recorded in the artist’s parental home and inspired by contemplative walks through the forest, “Dominion Of The Stars” carries a strong sense of personal space and reflection. Those circumstances give the project an unusually intimate foundation. The music feels connected to memory, place, and the quiet moments in which grief can become most present.
Importantly, the EP does not attempt to disguise its imperfections behind the polish of a professional studio production. Its emphasis is on genuine feeling rather than technical perfection. That choice becomes one of its defining artistic qualities, allowing the emotional intention behind the music to remain visible.
There is something particularly affecting about the idea of turning mourning into creation. “Dominion Of The Stars” does not erase the pain of loss; instead, it gives that pain somewhere to exist, transforming it into sound and preserving a connection with someone who is no longer physically present.
Ultimately, Innocent Darkness delivers a release whose greatest strength is its sincerity. “Dominion Of The Stars” is less concerned with perfection than with remembrance, vulnerability, and catharsis. It stands as an intimate tribute shaped by grief, creativity, and the enduring human need to turn profound emotion into art.
