New Music: Julien-K – Your Tears Mean Nothing

Californian electronic group Julien-K began as a side project for Orgy members Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck alongside Anthony ‘Fu’ Valcic. The last 15 years has seen them mould elements of industrial, rock, and pop into a distinctive and alternative club-oriented sound, as you can hear on Your Tears Mean Nothing.

While it’s unlikely to find itself at the top end of the current trend-driven pop charts – something I doubt would trouble the band greatly – Your Tears Mean Nothing has something of a pop sensibility about it.

The lyrics are profound, and the arrangement tends towards dark realms, but the song has a killer chorus and enough hooks to get you up on your feet and dancing along. If you like Depeche Mode, New Order, and Interpol, the music of Julien-K is for you.

This July and August the band will be guests on the North American tour of Powerman 5000. For venue and ticket details, check out Julien-K on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Your Tears Mean Nothing will feature on DRK|MODE, a release that’ll showcase the darker, more synth-heavy side of Julien-K’s sound. The track can be streamed on all major digital outlets including Apple Music and Deezer.