Staytus: Redefining the Sound of Modern Industrial Music

Musician. Artist. Producer. These words are often overused, but Staytus— the musical alter-ego of recording visionary Sam Grundemann—embodies all three in a way that defies convention. With each release, she pushes the boundaries of sound, emotion, and storytelling, crafting immersive sonic landscapes that captivate and unsettle.

Her latest single, “Suburban Gothic”, the second track in her series, takes inspiration from Matthew Gray Gubler’s cult-classic horror films. Produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer), the song blends electro-industrial and nu-metal elements with Twisted Frames eerie, deeply personal lyrics about paranoia, fear, and confronting the past. “Suburban Gothic” follows “68 Kill”, an unapologetically raw track that explored emotional manipulation and reclaiming one’s power, further showcasing Staytus’ unfiltered approach to songwriting.

Before launching the Twisted Frames series, Staytus gained attention with “Can You Hear Me?”, produced by Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Slayer), which tackled themes of isolation and inner turmoil. She continues to build momentum following her 2022 debut Disease of the Mind and her sophomore album Wasteland of Broken Hearts.

At the intersection of cutting-edge production and raw emotional storytelling, Staytus transforms trauma, heartbreak, and resilience into sound—offering an intense, non-neurotypical perspective that speaks to a generation navigating darkness and self-discovery. With her boundary-pushing vision and fearless sonic experimentation, Staytus is carving out a space as one of the most compelling voices in modern industrial music.

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Ryan Osborne, better known as Poly Gecko is an up and coming indie/electronic artist with a penchant for writing infectious tunes and breathtaking arrangements, topped with just the right amount of ear candy. Inspired by internationally acclaimed artists like Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Nine Inch Nails, deadmau5 and others, Poly Gecko believes that great music isn’t just limited to lyrics. He’s shown he can convey powerful emotions with unique textured sounds he honed from his education in audio engineering and sound design. Poly Gecko is also greatly influenced by real life, drawing inspiration for his music from a wide array of personal experiences, allowing his music to resonate with people. Already with award nominations like Electronic Musician of the year by Music Nova Scotia under his belt, Poly Gecko hopes to continue to reach out to more audiences with his music. With big dreams and plenty of energy to spare, Poly Gecko seeks to positively influence society with his music, and is well on his way to becoming one of the most entertaining artists of our generation.

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