I have lately cited Led Er Est as being part of the new movement of dark dance emerging from New York City. Their label, Weird records, has a roster of talent that includes Xeno and Oaklander, Martial Canteral, and Automelodi. All of these bands hearken back to the early days of dark synthpop and the development of dark wave.
Led Er Est itself is a three-piece, consisting of SHAWNNoEQ SAMUEL KkLOVENHOOF + OWEN STOKES. The band emerged initially as an experimental act, but their most recent release has taken them in a slightly different direction. The screams, yelps, and droning synths are still all present, but this release sees them taking a similar road to Cabaret Voltaire in the late seventies.
Their full-length LP, Dust on Common, is a collection of dark disco. Port Isabel, probably their most well-known track, is a dance-floor nightmare. It is simultaneously haunting and infectious. Take a listen in this video clip from a recent performance:
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