"Elme" is one of those records where despair and hope, rebellion and tenderness collide, creating an electrifying tension. ÿdeg is a power trio from Berlin, but according to their own statement, they come from the "failed democracies of the East" (Saxony, Hungary). Therefore, the lyrics are also shouted in Hungarian. Personal and political themes such as alienation, big city life, and post-truth are filtered through dark, bitter humor. ÿdeg combines angry post-hardcore of the "Revolution Summer" school with post-punk influences. Aggressive, driving passages alternate with gentle harmonies. Bass and drums act as an interlocking unit, and the complex guitar work creates a constant tension in the air. You never know what's going to happen around the next corner. The six songs on "Elme" were recorded by the band themselves and mixed by their drummer Ronny. The mastering was done by Marvin Menz (Tide Studio, London)."
