Review

By Liam Hughes | 08/04/2026

"Keep Your Eyes Peeled" by ULTRA SUNN is a striking entry into the world of contemporary coldwave and darkwave. The Brussels-based duo fuses icy synth lines with pulsing industrial beats, creating a sound that feels both retro and refreshingly modern. From the opening track, the album establishes a mood of cinematic urgency, drawing listeners into a world of brooding intensity and shadowy allure. Tracks like "Shake Your Demons" and "Broken Monsters" showcase the band’s knack for hypnotic rhythms and emotive vocals, blending themes of vulnerability and resilience. There's a clear lineage to electronic pioneers like Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb, but ULTRA SUNN carves out their own distinct identity with polished production, catchy hooks, and atmospheric depth. The album benefits from its tight pacing—each song feels purposeful and distilled, leaving a lasting impression without overstaying its welcome. "Keep Your Eyes Peeled" is not just a collection of tracks, but a cohesive journey through darkness, introspection, and defiant energy. It's an essential listen for fans of the darker edges of synth-driven music.

Info

**Keep Your Eyes Peeled** is the debut full-length album by Belgian coldwave and electro-industrial duo ULTRA SUNN, released on April 26, 2024, in both the UK and the US. Fusing pulsing synths, punchy beats, and socially conscious lyrics, the album marks a bold expansion of the band’s signature sound, blending darkwave aesthetics with energetic EBM influences. The album was released through Artoffact Records, a Canadian independent label known for supporting dark electronic and industrial artists. It was recorded in Brussels, Belgium, staying true to the band’s roots in the city’s underground scene. *Keep Your Eyes Peeled* was produced by ULTRA SUNN themselves, with additional mixing and mastering assistance from industry collaborators experienced in synth-driven music production. As of now, the album has not charted on the official UK Albums Chart or the US Billboard 200, but it has received strong praise in alternative music circles and online platforms. Industry watchers commend its cohesiveness, retro-modern aesthetic, and ULTRA SUNN’s growing presence in the global darkwave resurgence.

Tracklisting

1. Keep Your Eyes Peeled
2. Night Is Mine
3. Young Foxes
4. Can You Believe It
5. Out of the Cage
6. The Speed
7. Distress
8. Silver Smile
9. Set Yourself On Fire
10. Kill Your Idols
11. Sorrows & Tears
12. Body Electric
13. Two Snakes
14. The Great Escape
15. The Eye