VR SEX - Human Traffic Jam

Human Traffic Jam introduced VR Sex as something colder and more confrontational than a typical post-punk side project.

Released in 2018, the EP marked the first statement from the project led by Andrew Clinco of Drab Majesty. While retaining a darkwave backbone, VR Sex stripped away gloss in favor of tension and abrasion. The mood is urban, anxious, and tightly wound.

Drum machines pulse with mechanical insistence, basslines lock into repetitive patterns, and guitars cut through in sharp, restrained bursts. Synth textures hum in the background rather than dominate, keeping the atmosphere tense without overwhelming the mix. Vocals remain cool and detached, reinforcing the EP’s sense of emotional distance.

Human Traffic Jam works as a clear blueprint for what followed. It captures VR Sex in its early, focused form, balancing minimal structure with industrial edge and laying the groundwork for the project’s more expansive releases.