Dark Industry is run by Aggro – MA music theoretician in doctoral studies of music sciences, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music teacher, and producer. With 21 years of music education, including 9 years of academic study, I bring a rare combination of classical mastery and heavy-music expertise.
For over 15 years, I have performed, toured, composed, and collaborated with various heavy music artists while also working in classical and academic contexts. My work spans songwriting, arranging (including orchestration), lyric writing, studio recording, production, and mixing, as well as music theory and guitar sessions for students and professionals alike.
As a researcher and member of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music, my contributions bridge performance and scholarship. I have taught theoretical and practical music subjects, worked with fellow educators on course content, and served as a writer for textbooks and academic works in music theory.
I am currently working on my Ph.D. thesis, researching the phenomenon of the riff in rock music and related genres.