New York-based band A Place To Bury Strangers has announced their seventh album, Synthesizer, set for release on October 4th via Dedstrange. Alongside this announcement, they have released the lead single and video, “Disgust.” The album title, Synthesizer, reflects both the name and a tangible creation—a custom synthesizer designed specifically for this project. Fans who purchase the album on vinyl can own a part of this unique synthesizer, as the album cover doubles as a functional circuit board and synth. Frontman Oliver Ackermann describes the album as “pretty messed up, chaotic. But it feels really human,” and demonstrates how to play the circuit board synth in a special video.
In a music industry where DIY approaches are increasingly rare and much is left to AI, A Place To Bury Strangers aims to create something deliberately chaotic, messy, and inherently human. Synthesizer celebrates spontaneous, natural sounds that can only arise from genuine collaboration and community.
The lead single “Disgust” delivers a sonic assault, driven by raw emotion and frustration. The track features aggressive guitar lines and pounding rhythms, creating a cacophony of sound. Its high-pitched, piercing intro challenges listeners, making a bold statement. The arpeggiating bass line adds to the intensity, weaving through the relentless beat. Ackermann explains that “Disgust” was inspired by his old band Skywave’s song “Got That Feeling,” designed to be played with just one hand for a “dumb and fun” performance.
The accompanying video, directed by BODEGA’s Ben Hozie and filmed by Joe Wakeman, showcases the band amidst distorted TV images to create a “cine-cubism” effect, presenting multiple angles in a single frame. Hozie aimed to visually capture the disorienting, buzzy speed of the band’s grooves and the bliss of their distorted overtones, reflecting the essence of A Place To Bury Strangers’ music.
Watch the “Disgust” Video: