Rīga underground trio Abuses continue their rise with the release of ‘Fear of Love’, a gripping new single that offers another glimpse into their forthcoming debut album 'Number Stations', due later this year.
Emerging from Latvia’s vibrant alternative scene, Abuses channel the abrasive spirit of 90s American noise rock and post-punk into a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly urgent. On ‘Fear of Love’, jagged guitars, driving basslines and unsettling electronic textures collide to create a tense and exhilarating listening experience, balancing melody and chaos in equal measure.
The track captures the band’s fascination with emotional uncertainty and modern anxiety, wrapped in a cold, atmospheric soundscape shaped by the realities of an increasingly unpredictable world. Their music draws strength from unease, transforming feelings of isolation, tension and disorientation into something cathartic and powerful.
With this new release, Abuses deliver a bold statement of intent ahead of 'Number Stations', cementing their reputation as one of the Baltic underground’s most exciting and uncompromising new bands.
Have a listen to 'Fear of Love' in the player below.