Interference (Cubanate album)

Interference is the second full-length studio album by the British industrial band Cubanate, released in 1996 on Dynamica and Wax Trax! Records. It marks a shift in the band's sound, incorporating more elements of drum and bass and breakbeat into their industrial template, creating a more frenetic and dance-oriented feel than their previous work.

The album features ten tracks, including singles "Oxyacetylene" and "Industry," and showcases the band's signature blend of distorted vocals, heavy percussion, and aggressive electronic textures. Interference is considered a defining album in the evolution of industrial music, reflecting the genre's increasing experimentation with electronic dance music forms in the mid-1990s. The album's themes explore industrialization, technology, and societal breakdown, common motifs in Cubanate's discography. Its reception was generally positive, with critics highlighting its energy, innovation, and sonic complexity. Interference remains a notable entry in the industrial music canon and a key example of Cubanate's distinctive sound.