On World Goth Day (May 22), Psychic Eye Records released Altar of Shadows, a genre-defining deathrock compilation curated by Winter Zora. The compilation presents a continuum of active bands spanning the past four decades, from deathrock’s earliest days through the current era. Featuring California deathrock pioneers Gitane Demone Quartet (anchor member of Christian Death), the UK’s rebellious Rubella Ballet, Japan’s… Read more →
NYC-based post-punk / alternative rock band London Plane have released a new single “Come Out of the Dark” from their upcoming second album Bright Black due June 17. The band’s David Mosely explains, “ ‘Come Out of the Dark’ is a simple rejection of isolation and aloneness. Following months of quarantining, the song is a thinly veiled allusion to the pandemic and… Read more →
Avant! Records is now accepting pre-orders for a limited-edition vinyl version of the new 10-track album Time Traitor by M!R!M. In this 4th LP by soloist Jack Milwaukee, he digs even deeper into a very personal work, drawing the outlines of a fantasy world lost within the foggy memories of a collective childhood. The first single off the album is… Read more →
Twin Tribes are heading out on the road to tour with dates quickly selling out in the US and Europe. Tickets can be purchased online at twin-tribes.myshopify.com. The dark synth / post-punk duo based in Brownsville, Texas formed by Luis Navarro (vocals, guitar, synth, drum machines) and Joel Niño, Jr. (bass, synth, vocals) in 2017 currently have pre-orders for the… Read more →
The post-punk / dark electronic music festival Absolution has announced the full line-up for the event to be held October 6th – 8th, 2022. Absolution Fest 2022 will be taking place October 6th-8th in Tampa (Ybor City), FL. In it’s third year, the festival has quickly developed a reputation of featuring some of the most talented artists within the Post-Punk,… Read more →
The Chicago music festival Cold Waves has announced the line-up for CWX, their 10th anniversary event that takes place Thursday, Sept. 22 thru Sunday, Sept. 25. Tickets go on sale Friday March 4 (10AM CDT). CWX Ticket links and info: Metro Special: 3Day DISCOUNTED Pass (Thurs, Fri & Sat) w/ optional 3Day DISCOUNTED Smart Bar entry: https://www.etix.com/ticket/k/9943987/ (NOTE: this pass… Read more →
The Spiritual Bat have a new album due later this month — Mission:Create is being released on SwissDarkNights February 28th, 2022. The album will be available in limited edition vinyl and CD versions that can be pre-ordered via Bandcamp. Described on The Spirtual Bat Facbook page, “Mission:Create is rituals, musings and meanderings into a dilated, dystopian now, casting sounds for… Read more →
Glasgow-based post-punk / electronic artist Propter Hoc has released his second album History the Operator — the new 9-track album continues the journey from last year’s Blood Moon into more darkwave, 80’s post-punk, and haunting soul-searching tracks. History the Operator is now available via Bandcamp. History the Operator by Propter Hoc Read more →
Stella Sleeps the darkwave / post-punk project by Swede Karl Bolander has a new album Anemic City due February 18, 2022. The album features eerie and melodic songs across 11-tracks and will be released by French independent label Icy Cold Records on CD and vinyl. Visit Bandcamp to pre-order. ICR074 – STELLA SLEEPS “Anemic City” by Icy Cold Records Read more →
In anticipation of their album Blood In The Disco to be released in 2022 by Out of Line Music — darkwave / post-punk duo Corlyx have a new video/single for “Take Off Everything” — the music video was directed by Corlyx singer Caitlin Stokes. She comments about the new single: “Take Off Everything is a celebration of sensuality, strip off… Read more →
