The Complete Trilogy Unlocks a New Realm of Dark Story, Fueling the Best in Modern Synth-Gothic and Industrial Electronic Music. A Complete conceptual work. Three full-length albums (“Let Your Obsessions Run Wild”, “Heirs of the Red Night”, “Nightbreed”) that form one continuous, theatrical narrative. A skillful balance of darkwave, synthpop, and industrial rock, delivering both dance-floor bangers and introspective gothic anthems.
Pure Obsessions & Red Nights, the French darkwave/electro project helmed by prolific artist Philippe Deschemin, proudly announces the final realization of its sweeping conceptual universe with the completion of the “The Night Trilogy”.
Following the acclaimed “Mr. Strangler Trilogy”, “The Night Trilogy”, comprised of the albums “Let Your Obsessions Run Wild”, “Heirs of the Red Night”, and the most recent masterpiece “Nightbreed”, solidifies Pure Obsessions & Red Nights’ position at the forefront of the contemporary dark music scene. This trio of albums represents a triumphant fusion of danceable electro-gothic hooks and a profound, cinematic storyline.
Philippe Deschemin who composed and produced the 3 albums says: “The Night Trilogy is over. Three albums, one story. After the Industrial Rock/Gothic Metal energy of the Mr. Strangler Trilogy, and the Alt-Rock/Postpunk tones of We Are the Stranglings, I dove headfirst into my ’80s roots for this new journey — a 100% synth-driven trilogy. I produced The Night Trilogy using vintage synths and analog gear, aiming for a sound that’s both warm and unmistakably retro. The goal was to find a place between the spirit of my ‘80s influences — Depeche Mode, The Cure, Killing Joke — and the raw power of our Industrial Rock roots. The result: 80s vibes, synthpop grooves, darkwave atmospheres… all pulsing with industrial rock energy. This chapter is now complete. The Night fades, but not for so long! The next cycle begins…”
Musically, the “The Night Trilogy” marks a definitive shift, leaning into a polished, vintage-inspired darkwave and synthpop sound, blending the analog warmth of classic 80’s gear with the abrasive power of industrial rock. Pure Obsessions & Red Nights successfully channels the spirit of the greats of the dark wave, electro and industrial genres, like Depeche Mode and Nne Inch Nails, crafting tracks that are exceptionally catchy while retaining their brooding intensity, perfectly suited for the darkest corners of a dark club.
“In this trilogy, Mr. Strangler returns. The main character from the Mr. Strangler Trilogy was sentenced to death in the final act — “No Monsters in God’s Eyes – Act III.” But in “The Night Trilogy”, he’s no longer quite alive… nor truly dead. Now a shade, a spirit wandering through the night, Mr. Strangler is something else entirely. No longer a killer — he has become a guide. A presence in the darkness, helping lost souls, whispering to those on the edge. He haunts the night not to harm, but to heal. To teach you how to live. How to fight, when you think all hope is gone…” Philippe Deschemin adds!
Four music videos have been produced for this trilogy. The fourth one, “Ghostly Queen”, will be released by the end of the year. All videos were directed by VD Pictures, known for their collaborations with Lord of the Lost, Mono Inc., and Powerwolf. The full ‘The Night Trilogy’ is available now on all major streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
About Pure Obsessions & Red Nights
Pure Obsessions & Red Nights is the brainchild of French multi-talented artist Philippe Deschemin. Formed to create “something like a beautiful, tasty fruit with a razor blade inside,” Pure Obsessions & Red Nights explores the darkest aspects of the human condition through a continuous musical and literary narrative built around the iconic character of Mr. Strangler.
At the core of the band’s profound narrative is the enigmatic character Mr. Strangler, a complex figure who transcends the line between killer and messiah. Deschemin has built an entire literary and musical mythology around this anti-hero, notably across the critically acclaimed “Mr. Strangler Trilogy” and the subsequent “The Night Trilogy”.
With an extensive discography featuring multiple albums and EPs, including notable collaborations and remixes Pure Obsessions & Red Nights has established a powerful international following.
LINKS:
https://pureobsessionsrednights.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/user/5l12j16bnq5uqtjzfq49si8aq
