US electro-industrial/synth-pop artist Tom Shear has been releasing records as Assemblage 23 since the turn of the millennium.
His debut album ‘Contempt’ sent shockwaves through a scene that was primarily dominated by European acts. Subsequent albums helped establish him as one of the leaders of the ‘Future Pop’ movement that took hold of underground dancefloors in the early 2000s.
What has always separated Shear’s output from most of his contemporaries has been the deeply personal and relatable manner of his song lyrics. Often broaching difficult subjects such as suicide and depression, he has gained a significant worldwide following and continues to perform around the globe.
‘Null’ is the tenth album by the group, but the first since ‘Mourn’ in 2020. Scheduled for release on 7th November, it includes the recently issued singles ‘Tolerate’ and ‘Believe’ and will be pre-promoted with a UK tour that commences on 15th October.