Category: indie

You’ve been riding your low too longHunger pangs exacerbate your salivating maw Denver Colorado industrial-psych band The Drood, comprised of Nathan Jamiel and Daniel Watts, have dropped a mind-melting new music video for their new single ‘Hallow’ via Emergency Hearts. Hallow plunges headfirst into a seamless fusion of trip-hop, raw industrial and even a smattering of…

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South London post-punk auteur Heartworms has today shared her debut EP, A Comforting Notion via Speedy Wunderground, alongside a video for the blistering track, “24 Hours”. Heartworms is a force to be reckoned with, an artist who defies expectations and delivers a powerful, immersive experience both on stage and in the studio. The artist herself…

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My face against the wall, You buried me in silence I can’t stand no more, not anymore… I can’t stand no more, mediocrity is violence Dark-wave project This Eternal Decay has been causing a stir in the Italian music scene, captivating audiences and critics alike with their genre-bending approach. Comprised of Riccardo Sabetti (Spiral69), Pasquale…

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Jovana, a Greek synthpop project born as a creative side project from the renowned dark-wave duo Selofan, has unveiled a mesmerizing music video for their single “MHXANH.” Created during the pandemic lockdown as a means to “protect their sanity,” Jovana emerges as a vibrant and colorful sonic landscape, diverging from Selofan’s usual murky palette by…

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Berlin-based artist Curses has been captivating audiences with his romantic and punk-infused energy, blending 80’s New Wave, the darker side of Italo-Disco, flashes of EBM, and shockingly authentic Gothic Rock with his ghostly vocals and guitar, channeling the spirit of old-school bands like Suspiria and Play Dead. Such was the case with his phenomenal vampiric…

Read More “Vampiric Club Scenes and 80s Sci-Fi Aesthetics in Curses’ Video for “Boundless” Featuring Jennifer Touch” »

Nick Cave has announced an intimate North American solo tour featuring Radiohead’s bassist Colin Greenwood accompanying him on stage. The tour is set to kick off on September 19 in Asheville, NC, and will conclude with two shows in Los Angeles at the Orpheum Theatre on October 27 and 28. The tour will stop in…

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Punk legends The Damned have announced a series of Southern California tour dates this May, following the release of two singles, “The Invisible Man” and “Beware of the Clown,” from their upcoming 12th studio album, Darkadelic. The Damned’s Southern California tour will feature special guests, The Dictators, and includes stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles,…

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C.Fjerstad of More Ephemerol has recently been contemplating the profound ways in which technology is transforming our lives, arguing that within the next decade, we may reach a point of no return in terms of its influence. In this context, the captivating b-side “HYPERNUMB” emerges as a potent expression of these concerns. Although it didn’t…

Read More “Minimal Synth Project More Ephemerol Mourns the loss of Human Connection in “HYPERNUMB” Featuring Margot Rhodes” »

Bold and vibrant magenta embodies the essence of passion, creativity, and individuality. In the realm of color psychology, magenta is a catalyst for imagination and original thinking, while in spirituality, it represents the crown chakra – a gateway to spiritual awareness and higher consciousness. Enter West Wickhams, the psychedelic noir duo consisting of Jon Othello…

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I feel the cold inside me Like the dark turns off the day The wall around is crumbling And everything is bittersweet. As the world seemingly descends into madness, chaos and destruction, Italy’s God in a Black Suit unveils a portal back to calmer waters with the release of “Bittersweet,” the first single from their…

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The house was sold with all our things left insidеYou said it would be the end of my lifeBut at least I’m not dead inside The aftermath of a battle is a grueling affair that leaves behind deep emotional wounds, scars, and psychological trauma. But when you throw in shame and exploitation, the process of…

Read More “From the Ashes: Queen Kwong’s Video for The Mourning Song Showcases the Resilience and Power of the Feminine Spirit” »

With the coming of Spring, the bleakness of winter gradually dissipates with the emergence of dainty crocuses and daffodils; amorous robins and doves select their partners and construct their abodes, and the weather transforms into a cozy embrace, sparking revitalization. It’s a season for revival, not just for nature – but also for the soul….

Read More “Watch Some Ember’s Dreamy Synthpop Take on Pet Shop Boys’ “Love Comes Quickly” with Marisa Prietto” »

LA CASA ESTÁ VACÍA LA LUZ ESTÁ ENCENDIDA PARECE TODO EN CALMA Y AUNQUE TODO ESTÉ TRANQUILO CUIDADO CON EL PERRO Spanish electronic post-punk outfit Catastrofe Club, hailing from Granollers (Barcelona), is set to release the third video from their third LP, El Crecimiento Infinito, and we at Post-Punk.com are excited to be a part…

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So I want you to remember that i need you To love me, to hold me in this city To listen, to watch me Listening, watching Los Angeles-based dark synthpop creation The Bedroom Witch (aka performance artist Sepehr Mashiaof) has spent years building imaginary worlds from the discerning eye of the perpetual outsider. In her…

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This September, prepare to immerse yourself in the world of goth subculture as Lol Tolhurst, co-founder and former member of The Cure, takes readers on a fascinating journey through the dark romanticism of goth subculture and its music in his latest book, succinctly titled GOTH—A History. Following the success of his memoir, Cured—A Tale of…

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In John Hunter’s massive new tome, “Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M.,” we are taken on a journey through the formation of one of alternative rock’s most quintessential bands. Hunter’s biography chronicles the group from their early days playing in teenage groups like Bad Habits and Shadowfax, to their subsequent rise to global superstardom…

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In the shadows where dreams and desires intertwine, Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys reveal “Howl”—a mesmerizing single that whispers its secrets pulled from the forthcoming Heaving album, set to emerge from the twilight on April 7th through Unique Records and The Orchard. “Howl” is a tempest of intensity that weaves a tapestry of defiance…

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What happens when artificial intelligence gains more intel about the inner workings of humanity, and responds in kind? Austin-based experimental post-punk/doom duo Deep Cross explore this subject in the emotional dirge “Gnaw at the Heart” from their new album “Royal Water” out today via Roman Numeral. “On the surface this song is a pretty straightforward pop…

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Montreal post-punk band, The City Gates, have unveiled their new video for “Le Silence.” Skillfully weaving post-punk and darkwave influences, their music is characterized by its atmospheric, haunting melodies and powerful rhythms, brought to life by their enigmatic stage presence. Their sound results from a mix of highlights of dark, obscure alternative music drenched in reverb,…

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Since their emergence in 2017, the enigmatic Columbus-based electronic collective, Child of Night, have been toiling away in the twilight, basking in the subtle glow of the sunrise as it peeks over the horizon, casting long, twisted shadows in its wake. With their 2021 magnum opus, The Walls at Dawn, Child of Night drew from…

Read More “Darkwave Project Child of Night Debuts Video for Kanga Remix of “Disappear” — Announces Tour With Profit Prison” »

Every night and dayYou’re driving me crazyWhen I see your hips swayCome slide over hereLet’s dance underneath the moonlight Seattle cyberpunk band 2Libras (aka Wesley Foster Rogers and Jewels Foster Rogers) delivers a postmodern homage to the early 90s with their latest album, “World’s End.” Intense, emotional, and danceable, their signature dark, synthy beats, melodic…

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Orange County, CA based industrial, noise-pop vocalist Chv.Volk takes us on an emotional and dark journey through all sorts of traumas, guided by industrial rhythms and noise-pop.  The Art of Being Hurt examines the struggle of working through self-harm, self-healing, and, ultimately, self-rediscovery. The painfully honest, raw, and highly personal collection of songs delves through…

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I am yearning for the chance to tell you how The ways you’ve hurt me brought me so much doubt Ephemeral and waning like the waves upon sand, Rain onto land, gone again Vermont’s Dutch Experts, the darkwave alter ego of enigmatic artist Hannah Hoffman, emerged out of the pandemic-ridden chaos of our collapsing societal…

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“I AM JUST AS SICKENED AS YOU ALL ARE BY TODAY’S TICKETMASTER ‘FEES’ DEBACLE. TO BE VERY CLEAR. THE ARTIST HAS NO WAY TO LIMIT THEM. I HAVE BEEN ASKING HOW THEY ARE JUSTIFIED.” – Robert Smith Robert Smith has announced that after further discussions with Ticketmaster, they have agreed that many of the fees…

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From the shadowed realm of Detroit, a trio known as Ritual Howls weaves a cinematic tapestry of twangy industrial rock, igniting the dancefloor into glowing post-apocalyptic embers. This harmonic convergence is forged by Paul Bancell’s voice and guitar, Chris Samuels’ synth, samples, and drum machine, and the resonant bass of Ben Saginaw. Within their latest…

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Save your souls, the water’s rising, and there’s no one left to tell you what to do. Embrace the unknown, for the tides are shifting, and N∆EON TE∆RDROPS emerges from the depths of an alternate universe, weaving melancholy synthpop with a sense of urgency with the evocative video for “Waters Rising.” With this captivating new…

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I CAN’T TELL IF I’M DYING I CAN FEEL THE CHEMICALS TRYING THIS FADING IS WAITING THE BLACK STAR IS HESITATING Soma is a popular hallucinogenic antidepressant that is distributed freely to citizens of the World State in Aldous Huxley’s novel Brave New World.  In the World State, Soma is used as a tool of…

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As the tickets for The Cure’s much-awaited North American tour go live today at 10 AM across several time zones through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform, many fans found themselves either triumphant or stranded on the notorious waitlist to gain access. A quick perusal of social media unveiled the multitudes of fans in anticipation, many of…

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Italian darkwave band Ask The Dust dwells, thus far, only in the dark recesses of the cinematic world. The limitations set upon them by the plague of coronavirus led them down a clever path of producing creative and fun videos for their fledgling band.  Now, Ask The Dust unleash an ambitious short horror film in…

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Love and Rockets rose from the ashes of Bauhaus’ split in 1985, eager to create something truly unique. Named after the Hernandez brothers’ comic book, Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins released seven albums over the course of thirteen years. Their debut single, a radical reimagining of the Temptations’ “Ball of Confusion,” quickly established…

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“Time is dysphoric. The dream breaks down. Everyone’s beginning to panic, but in the end, something will come from it.” From the scorching desert of Arizona, synthpop duo Body of Light return with the announcement of a brand new album Bitter Reflection, and the record’s captivating and melodic first single, “Never Ever.” With fervor and…

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Cold Waves Festival XI has officially announced their lineup for 2023, featuring some of the biggest names in industrial and darkwave. The festival is set to take place from September 23-28 at Metro, Smart Bar, and Gman Tavern in Chicago. The legendary Godflesh will headline the festival, bringing their groundbreaking industrial metal sound to the…

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Washington, DC darkwave band VOSH have unleashed a searing new single and video for “Bleed As One” off their album “Vessel” via Trash Casual. Vocalist, lyricist, and frontperson Josephine Olivia (Blacksage) is the musical centerpiece for VOSH, mixing the dreamy and ethereal approach of Hope Sandoval or Alison Shaw (Cranes), the versatility of David Bowie, and the commanding…

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