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Powerplant and the sound of Crashing Cars

Posted by Loren on April 30, 2025

Powerplant and the sound of Crashing Cars
photo by Aria Shahrokhshahi

Powerplant just released a new 2-song 7", Crashing Cars, out on Arcane Dynamics. 

The synth-punk band formed by Theo Zhykharyev drew attention with People in the Sun in 2019, a one-man project that recruited bassist Karim Newble (Hitmen, Island of Love), drummer Lloyd Clipston (Arms Race, Tramadol), and synth player Cajm (Jeshi, Tex, Pigbaby) for touring since its release.

Now we get two new songs, shared below.

Tracklist:

1. Crashing Cars

2. Never Smile

Powerplant and the sound of Crashing Cars
photo by Aria Shahrokhshahi

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