Originally formed in the early 1990s, Mildreda was the first project from Belgian artist Jan Dewulf, later known for his work as Diskonnekted. With the 2021 album Coward Philosophy, Mildreda re-emerged to critical acclaim, reviving the dark electro spirit of the 90s with a modern, punishing edge. Drawing from the legacy of acts like Placebo Effect, Numb, Yelworc, In Slaughter Natives, Project Pitchfork, and Mentallo & The Fixer, the album reaffirmed Mildreda’s status as a commanding force in the scene. With the limited Cowards EP, released alongside an exclusive support slot for the legendary Skinny Puppy, Mildreda proves that the resurgence was only the beginning. This eight-track release bridges the raw intensity of Coward Philosophy with the promise of what is to come, offering extended versions of club favorites like “This Time,” “The Parting,” and “Erazor,” while unveiling new songs that chart the course toward the next full-length. Cowards delivers an unrelenting experience: icy sequences, aggressive vocals, operatic and cinematic samples, and a production style that fuses the industrial weight of the Vancouver sound with the coldest Belgian EBM traditions. The result is Mildreda at its most uncompromising, channeling the spirit of The Klinik, Insekt, and early Front 242 into a modern form that feels both familiar and devastatingly fresh. A chilling and powerful release, Cowards confirms that the Mildreda machine is alive, relentless, and evolving.
