It All Makes Sense (Fantome) | 3.5/5

SINGAPORE — Hanin Elias is perhaps best known as a founding member of pioneering “digital hardcore” outfit Atari Teenage Riot before branching out as a solo artist more than a decade ago. Together with Die Krupp’s Marcel Zurcher, Elias unleashes Fantome to the world revealing a melodic side, which betrays an affinity for the post-punk revival without sacrificing her patented edginess. Listening to the singles Love and Song For God, it’s obvious that Fantome is aiming for mass appeal with an electro-dance style that is hugely popular with young adults at the moment. That said, songs like the title track recalls a more arty, dissonant approach that is faithful to Elias’ industrial/techno roots, but with an established made-for-disco vibe that will perhaps introduce new fans to an alternative view of electronica. Worth checking out.