Empathy Test

About Empathy Test

Unsigned / independent London (UK) electronic pop act formed in 2013 by Isaac Howlett (vocals) and Adam Relf (production). Live drums by Christina Lopez, synthesisers by Oliver Marson. Albums: Losing Touch (2017) Safe From Harm (2017) Monsters (2020).

Empathy Test Description

Empathy Test is childhood friends Isaac Howlett and Adam Relf. Inspired by '90s guitar bands, underground dance music and '80s sci-fi soundtracks, the London based duo combine a knack for writing instantly memorable pop hooks with '80s analogue synth samples and intricate, cinematic soundscapes.

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You know you want it 😍

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Amazing photos from Saturday night at Reithalle Strasse E c/o HR-Pictures and Uwe Silbermann. Can't wait to play Warsaw Dark Electro Festival on 27/10 and Black Celebration at O2 Forum Kentish Town on 28/10!

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Thank you Dresden and thank you Mesh for another wonderful evening. Hope to see some of you again at Hellraiser Leipzig in November. 📷: Renata Black

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Nice day for a concert. We're on stage at 8pm at Reithalle Strasse E tonight, don't be late.

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See you tomorrow Dresden!

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We're producing limited edition Holy Rivers Tour T-Shirts (mock-ups below) which will be on sale at all shows from 27th October onward. You can buy one now and we'll send it to you as soon as they arrive, or you can pick it up at whatever show you're attending.
Order here: empathytest.com/clothing
Tour dates & tickets: empathytest.com/shows

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Want to connect with other Empathy Test fans from around the globe? Join our fan group, post a message, and see who's listening near you!

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In case you needed any more motivation to come and see us in #Jena and/or #Munich, there's a rumour Adam will be making a rare appearance. Get your tickets and bring your merch for signing: bit.ly/HLYRVRS 📸: Thathurt

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The dust having (almost) settled after our triumphant shows at The Ruby Lounge + The Railway Inn, we're already getting excited about returning to Reithalle Strasse E with our best buddies mesh on 29th September. Bring on the death sauce, we're ready! 📸: Dave Sewell

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Thanks to everyone who made our weekend so fantastic. We hope you enjoyed the new songs and we can't wait to see you in Dresden with Mesh on the 29th: empathytest.com/shows
The single is available to preorder via bit.ly/HLYRVRSBC
Much ❤️

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Last night at The Ruby Lounge surpassed all expectations. Words cannot express how grateful we are to everyone that came, some from as far away as Sweden, Germany, South Africa and America. You guys all sang your hearts out. Thank you! And thanks to Nature of Wires + RUNAH for supporting and to Kristian for the hotel rooms. We can't wait to play again tonight at The Railway Inn in Winchester with the wonderful Real Experts. 📸: @j.s_stills

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Sadly PARK FIRES have had to cancel so there are revised EARLIER times at The Ruby Lounge tonight. Take note.
RUNAH 7:35pm Nature of Wires 8:20pm Empathy Test 9:15pm
... 📸: Innes marlow
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We've already sold over 100 CDs of our new single! You guys are amazing. Pre-order your copy now: bit.ly/HLYRVRSBC
Can't wait to play The Ruby Lounge TONIGHT. Tickets available on the door.
Stage times are:
... RUNAH 7:35pm Nature of Wires 8:20pm Empathy Test 9:15pm
DON'T MISS ANY OF THESE GREAT ACTS!
📸: LifeArt Magazin
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PRE-ORDER new double A-side single Holy Rivers | Incubation Song NOW:
https://empathy-test.bandcamp.com/…/hol y-rivers-incubation-…
Releases: 31.10.18

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PRE-ORDER new double A-side single Holy Rivers | Incubation Song NOW:
https://empathy-test.bandcamp.com/…/hol y-rivers-incubation-…
Hear it live:
... 14.09 The Ruby Lounge, Manchester 15.09 The Railway Inn, Winchester 29.09 Reithalle Strasse E, Dresden 27.10 Warsaw Dark Electro Festival Vol.3: And One +more 28.10 O2 Forum Kentish Town, London 31.10 MusikZentrum Hannover 01.11 Kulttempel Oberhausen 02.11 Frannz Club, Berlin 03.11 Nochtspeicher, Hamburg 09.11 Hellraiser Leipzig 10.11 Das Rind, Rüsselsheim 16.11 Zeiss-Planetarium Jena 17.11 Feierwerk, München
INFO & TICKETS: empathytest.com/shows
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The Bandcamp pre-order for our new single, Holy Rivers | Incubation Song is now live. We can't preview any of the tracks just yet, but we GUARANTEE you will LOVE them.
We've never been more proud of a new EP. And Man Without Country and The New Division CRUSHED IT on the remixes. See you tomorrow at The Ruby Lounge, make sure you're there for 7:30pm to see RUNAH.

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Happy birthday to our infinitely talented and dedicated drummer Christina Lopez today! It's also our last rehearsal for this weekend's The Ruby Lounge + The Railway Inn shows and Sam's coming! Very exciting because a) we've not seen him since Canada and b) he's got a new toy for us to play with. #allwillberevealed

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So excited for the start of our Holy Rivers tour! We kick off at The Ruby Lounge in Manchester on Friday (14th September) with PARK FIRES, Nature of Wires and RUNAH and then the Railway Inn, Winchester on Saturday with Real Experts. More dates on our website. 📸: LifeArt Magazin

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New double A-side single Holy Rivers | Incubation Song 31.10
Pre-order: bit.ly/HLYRVRSBC
14.09 The Ruby Lounge, Manchester ... 15.09 The Railway Inn, Winchester 29.09 Reithalle Strasse E, Dresden 27.10 Dark Electro Festival, Warsaw 28.10 O2 Forum Kentish Town, London 31.10 MusikZentrum Hannover 01.11 Kulttempel Oberhausen 02.11 Frannz Club, Berlin 03.11 Nochtspeicher, Hamburg 09.11 Hellraiser Leipzig 10.11 Das Rind, Rüsselsheim 16.11 Zeiss-Planetarium Jena 17.11 Feierwerk, München
INFO & TICKETS: empathytest.com/shows
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seen these guys when they supported covenant in Glasgow and they are awesome live and have been listening to there Vinyl .they sound a bit like old joy Division sound dark atmospheric at last a band that has there own sound with some old sound highly record mend listening to this band if you get the chance to go see them best of luck guys and awesome debut album

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You keep me safe from harm ♥

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Wonderfull music.

New romanthic of 21th century. Thanks!

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Where have I been? Only just discovered you guys thanks to Vintage TV and their advert showcasing you. Your music and lyrics are superb, I loved the synth pop from the eighties and you've captured it perfectly but with a modern twist. ��

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Went to see Covenant tonight and Empathy Test were supporting. I was pretty goddamn impressed!! I'm sat on the bus home now listening to them and it's like love, set to music...�. Losing Touch is my favourite track so far. Wow.

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Two words can sum this band up.

Stunning material.

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The moment i saw you for the first time supporting Mesh in Munich, i fell in love with your music instantly. I am so thankful that i had the chance to see you twice and i am looking forward for many other opportunities! Thank you for all the emotions, your music is mesmerizing!

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See you guys in glasgow you were awesome i cant stop listening to your music please please come back to Glasgow soon ��

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Saw them supporting Covenant in march and loved them, been listening to them since. And the lead singer is gorgeous

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Last night I listened to both CD's..... Wonderful, atmospheric, thought provoking and enjoyable experience to be carried off to a different place. Well done guys, a sensational debut. I hate those critics out there, that pigeon hole artists into a category and grade their work, when they can't even lift a paint brush themselves to colour a blank canvas.



You are going to have a heck of a job to choose a setlist when playing live, but what a dilemma to be in. Yes of course I have my favourite tracks and iTunes /ipod will tell me how many times they have just done so.



I'm finding you're new tracks to fit in so well, and allow me to continue the wonderful sound scape you are creating with music and lyrics to punctuate and guide me along the way. Superb. I'm blown away.



Well done indeed. Gary

.......so where's my headphones

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Just got into your sounds see you in Wakefield

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Josh Gabriel pointed me at this band and I’ve not been disappointed. Superb music, haunting wonderful lyrics backed up by superb musicians and oh such a memorable voice - music that stays with you long after the last note has faded

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Isaac has such an amazing voice. Beautifully atmospheric and emotionally touching music. These guys are amazing live and so lovely, always happy to sign my cds. Thank you for being you.

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I have been in The music industry for many years have heard all types of bands and musical geniuses, however something really deep hit my soul when I heard empathy test for the first time and this special feeling continues to grow with the band!! I love every aspect from the retro eighties sounds and beats and feel , to the super ambient vocals ,to the deep lyrics !

Continue to experiment and grow this rare genre!!

P.s. check out The band soviet!!!! Really cool!

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I first heard them on Spotify and got quite into the music, so went to see them in Manchester a few weeks ago. They were amazing, and sounded great live (not all bands do imo). I picked up a CD from the merch stand and got the case signed, since then it has lived in my car on repeat. Beautiful noise.

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Great Music!

Great Guys!

I love it! �

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Awesome synthetic pop, hope to see them live one day xx

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Amazing!!! Wonderful band with so many many great songs! You're so likeable! Wish you all the best and go on your way!!! ������

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Amazing band - Seeing them play last night in Islington was so surreal for me! I discovered them last year while watching an Episode of Catfish and have been an avid fan since. Seeing Isaac come on stage and give it his all was so exciting and the rest of the trio where fab too :) I am happy to pledge and support you in your ventures :) I wish last night I could have managed to scream louder!

More about Empathy Test

https://www.empathytest.com