PREMIERE | Mina Lord - Herding [Subverted] by Brutal Forms

Mina Lord - Flock EP

Flock began as a simple observation: how easily people surrender their critical thinking and
follow the crowd. Mina Lord drew a parallel to sheep - not just as a visual, but as a reference
to the biblical metaphor of the shepherd and the flock. But in this story, one sheep crowns
itself the shepherd. And without question, the others follow. Or, to put it more sharply: they
submit - even though this self-appointed leader may be clueless, misguided, or driven by
more evil intentions.
The EP explores the absurdity and danger of blind obedience, whether to a leader who is
incompetent, malevolent, or simply empowered by the sheer force of numbers. It’s a critique
of how collective inertia can become a destructive force, even when the motivation behind it
is hollow or sinister.
Musically, the aggressive, militaristic rhythms - snares, drills, and marching beats - mirror the
blind allegiance to a leader or ideology, evoking the image of a faceless crowd moving in
lockstep. These elements are layered with ambient recordings of church services, crowds,
and sheep, creating a disorienting soundscape. The violence in the sound reflects the force
of a flock moving as one, even without purpose or direction.

Credits
Written and Produced by Mina Lord
Track 1,3 & 4 - Mixing by Mina Lord
Track 2 - Mixing by CTSD
Mastering by Black Hole Mastering

Links
BUY: https://subverted1.bandcamp.com/album/flock
Soundcloud SUBVERTED: https://soundcloud.com/subvertedscene
Soundcloud Mina Lord: https://soundcloud.com/lord_mina
Instagram SUBVERTED: https://www.instagram.com/subverted.techno/
Instagram Mina Lord: https://www.instagram.com/minathylord/