Nicole Brice
Jul 23, 2025
Trust Devoured offers a bold, cathartic journey that demands attention and rewards you with depth and intensity.
Released July 19, 2025, Gothic post-punk artist pMad has unveiled Trust Devoured, a captivating new EP that is part of an international music collaboration called Exquisite Corpses. Teaming up with the Australian dark rock band Killtoys and the intercultural cinematic group Lunar Paths, pMad explores a fresh approach to artistic creation—one grounded in rhythm, trust, and transformation. This unique musical endeavor brings together three artists from around the globe to create a project that is greater than the sum of its parts. I always appreciate when bands collaborate, as the results can be extraordinary, and this project is no exception. If you're a fan of music that is just good, you'll love this.
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Inspired by the classic parlor game "Exquisite Corpse," where each participant adds their piece without seeing the previous contributions, the three artists challenged themselves to apply this concept to their songwriting. The result is three EPs that form a rich, atmospheric collection of nine tracks, seamlessly blending their styles, perspectives, and creativity in an unconventional way. Together, they present Trust Devoured, a distinctive contribution to the Exquisite Corpses project by pMad. The title of the EP reflects the thematic thread connecting its source material: "Feed," "Eating for Pleasure," and "Zero Trust Mentality"—all songs deeply rooted in themes of self-consumption, trust, and emotion.
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"It's a Frankenstein of feelings—each version stitched from the same drumbeat, yet telling a different story." – pMad
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While each band in the collaboration has released its own EP, we will focus solely on pMad's contribution, the Trust Devoured EP. The result is three deeply personal and emotionally intense tracks:
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1. Celestial (feat. Lunar Paths)
This track is amazing. The intro sets the perfect stage for the rest of the song. The vocals are spot on, the beat is solid, and every sound meshes beautifully. I love everything about this song.
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2. Closer (feat. Killtoys)
This song reminds me of what it would be like if Joy Division and Killing Joke collaborated and Bauhaus added a few notes. It features layered guitar parts with a steady rhythm and haunting vocals that lead you into a tunnel of sound, engulfing you completely.
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3. Feed
A smooth groove and a howling guitar create a dreamy and atmospheric sound. The pounding drums and bass build up to a melancholic chorus that throbs and pulses with emotion.
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The Trust Devoured EP offers a bold, cathartic journey that demands attention and rewards you with depth and intensity. If you’re craving music that hits hard and inspires, streaming Trust Devoured is essential.
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