Order the tape here: https://difficultartandmusic.bandcamp.com/album/all-the-quiet-hurts A pensive, at times brutal exploration of industrial drone, 'All The Quiet Hurts' delves into the lived-experience of mental health, unearthing a powerful, uncompromising sound-world. Layers of amorphous synthesis parry with distortion and grit, the inherent timbre of the work oscillating between assertion and fragility, assurance and collapse. Where many artists would lean into the pleasant ambience of drone, or the performative wrath of noise, Veiled Existence weave delicately between such states, producing a work of remarkable depth in the process. Veiled Existence is an esoteric, drone-based, and meditative collaboration between Dan Dolby (Veiled, Catalfaque, The Atrocity Circus, MASTIFF) and existent/nonexistent (existent/nonexistent, The Atrocity Circus, The Infinite Wipes). The project began with a simple but challenging concept: each artist sent five original sounds to the other. Those sounds became the foundation of the compositions. They could be processed and transformed in any way, but no additional material was allowed—except for three personal sounds each, used only to complete the final pieces. The result is All the Quiet Hurts — a deeply personal and immersive work inspired by the mental health struggles, resilience, and growth both artists experience in their daily lives. This release is also a reminder that no one should feel ashamed for facing mental health challenges. If you’re struggling, reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or professional can make a real difference. Difficult moments do not have to be the end of the story. Sometimes, they can be the beginning of a path you never knew you were meant to follow. The album will be released on limited tape in April 2026 by Difficult Art and Music, with an accompanying CD release available on Road to Masochist. Order the tape here: https://difficultartandmusic.bandcamp.com/album/all-the-quiet-hurts

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Dan Dolby existent/nonexistent