#gothic-rock — Public Fediverse posts

I’m on a romantic music kick lately, and who can really say why. It’s always been a flavor that I crave deeply in the music I frequent, but so often that craving is left unsatisfied or only partially sated. But Ukrainian goth rock/post punk quintet Season of Melancholy aren’t about to let me go before giving me everything I want, right? Bleeding hearts, sultry melodies, stories of heartbreak and of yearning, and dark atmospheres supported by bouncy tunes have been a part of their sound since inception over a decade ago. With one LP under their belt so far, follow-up In Sleep promises even sharper hooks, bigger choruses, and crunchier tones. Can they make me swoon?

After a slew of singles to foreshadow the release of In Sleep, a clear focus on accessibility and immediacy sharpens. Bridging the gaps between Mana-era Unto Others, AFI, Dead or Alive, and HIM, Season of Melancholy balance downtuned guitars with bright synths, danceable beats and a sultry baritone that stirs the loins. These are songs that could easily break into the charts but still maintain a dark character, and strategically placed metallic heft helps attract fans of harder music. A few instances of native Ukrainian make an appearance, though I would have loved to hear more as it meshes beautifully with this sound. On the production front, In Sleep is modern—perhaps too polished—and quite loud. That said, it boasts a balanced, bassy mix and isn’t so cluttered with instrumentation that its paltry dynamic range causes too much stress on my ears.

At a tight 43 minutes, In Sleep gets in and gets out, but not without leaving you breathing heavy from dancing all night long first. High-energy romps “Inmate,” “Keep the Night,” “Т.И.Ч.И.Я.,” “Way Out,” and “Down in Rage” bring metallic tones to the dancefloor, fortified by choruses so sticky in the moment that they might pull your shoes right off your feet. Though this material isn’t chock full of shreddy solos or boisterous riffs, pumping chugs and a clanky bass tone still move mountains as they groove and shove their way in between that buttery smooth baritone. Fun synthy incidentals embellish songs like “Farewell Song,” “Ghost,” and “Born in Lies” to offset their more mid-paced amble and create points of interest in spaces that would otherwise feel sparse and unfinished. And, while some of these songs are already a few years old, In Sleep is remarkably cohesive without feeling too repetitive.

That said, there is a strange sense of monotony that creeps in after multiple spins. Avoiding the dreaded pit of self-plagiarism by a thin hair, Season of Melancholy’s songwriting carries a consistent ABABCB structure that almost never shifts or shuffles. There’s a lot a band can do even inside that restricted chain to bring high heat to the affair, and any kind of exploration outside of it brings out more flavor, novelty, and excitement—both things that In Sleep lacks to varying degrees. As such, this record slots comfortably alongside releases from the aforementioned comparison points, but takes the safest route to get there. Consequently, most of the material presented here outside of a few of its best moments aren’t going to make it to long-term rotation.

Still, In Sleep offers good, clean fun to audiences looking for something easily digestible and universally approachable. It’s heavy and chunky enough to earn the favor of metalheads unbothered by accessibility or poppy sensibility, too. However, it’s safe, derivative of many of its peers/influences, and lacks staying power. Were it blessed with more adventurous structures or bolstered by a wide array of hooky riffs or other substantial instrumental spotlights, In Sleep would’ve earned a much higher score. As it is, it’s worth a listen or two and its best songs feel right at home on playlist duty. Whether it goes farther than that depends on the listener, and mileage may vary.

Rating: Mixed
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Self Release
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: September 4th, 2026

🇬🇧 The Cure "Standing on a Beach - The Singles" – 1986

Great chronological flow. You can actually hear Robert Smith and The Cure changing in front of you. From the angular beginnings, through the dark trilogy of Seventeen Seconds, Faith and Pornography, and towards the more accessible sound that would make the band international stars...

#thecure #postpunk #gothicrock #newwave #alternativerock #80smusic #vinyl #music #vinylrecords #nowspinning #nowlistening

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒
𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 // 𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐤 // 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞

Dent In The Signal on #youtube -

https://youtu.be/ogmKB5zYZIM?si=cK5wPjkyfVTg4J0c

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Es geht los! 🎵

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#PostPunk #DarkWave #GothicRock #SynthWave #fridaydisco #GothDiscoInferno

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒
𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 // 𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐤 // 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞
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WE MOVED TO A NEW SPACE - to a private hosting where we won't "violate" someone´s imaginary rules by just existing on this planet.
Welcome!
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𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘊𝘜𝘙𝘚𝘌 -
from the upcoming album "𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕖𝕔𝕥 𝕃𝕚𝕒𝕣"

https://open.spotify.com/track/3De48W5mgX8kuUmwIi2zdT?si=eedcae969d0740a1

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Am Freitag erscheint auch "Resistance", die neue Single von den Golden Apes aus Berlin.

Das Album "the sun came up tremendously" wird dann am 18.09.2026 veröffentlicht.

https://goldenapes.bandcamp.com

#PostPunk #DarkWave #GothicRock

The Cure - Trust

https://musiccloud.io/F60n9Dyf

#GothicRock #DarkWave #GothRock

Moin zusammen.

Ich habe das nächste #GothDiscoInferno zu 96,666666667% fertig.

Freitag, den 04.09.2026, also am Tag der Sendung, erscheint "Our Love Will Live Forever", das neue Album der sexiest Band alive, ACTORS aus Kanada.

Davon möchte ich dann gleich einen Song spielen.

Es gibt wieder eine Mischung aus alten und neuen Songs von bekannten und weniger bekannten Bands.

https://gothdiscoinferno.de/live

#PostPunk #DarkWave #GothRock #GothicRock #SynthWave #SynthiePop

THE MERRY THOUGHTS - I say
https://youtu.be/OD2hV1fjmxo?si=DIuVKIhpjLuFGXhS

#gothicrock #themerrythoughts

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Es geht los! 🎵

▶️ https://gothdiscoinferno.de/live

#PostPunk #DarkWave #GothicRock #SynthWave #fridaydisco #GothDiscoInferno

Today's music:

Inkubus Sukkubus - She's a Killer

https://youtu.be/-DdG3twQZcg

#rock #GothicRock #PaganRock #uk #music #np #NowPlaying #MastoMusic

Happy #birthday William Faith (1967).

Annwyn, Beneath the Waves - Faith and the Muse
https://musiccloud.io/3-K5kaqt

#DarkWave #GothicRock

Reflektor: Reflektor Magazin August-Edition mit Tobias Siebert (Klez.e)

Webseite der Episode: https://shows.acast.com/reflektor/episodes/reflektor-magazin-august-edition-mit-tobias-siebert-kleze

Mediendatei: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/68ecf44b1a16230b5f20851e/e/6a8db57d8c90bb601194b03b/media.mp3

#PostPunk #DarkWave #GothicRock #Podcast #Reflektor #KlezE #TobiasSiebert

🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
📻 Vortex Abyss 🕳️ (Dark ambient, neofolk, shoegaze, immersive)
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🎵 Love and Rockets - Sweet Lover Hangover

▶️ Écouter / Listen : VorteX [Radio]
https://lesonduvortex.net

💬 Join us on Discord:
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#VortexWave #LoveandRockets #GothicRock #NewWave #80s

ANGELS OF LIBERTY - Blood thief
https://youtu.be/ehrcUc3TZMg?si=EngNsZnnFsIrmde3

#gothicrock angelsofliberty

Just wrapped up this one. Enjoying Afterlife by Evanescence. Cool transitions. Check the chorus. URL:

https://chordyes.com/chord/evanescence-afterlife

#guitarjam #acoustic #american #femalevocalist #gothicrock #alternativemetal #dark

It's #MusicWomenWednesday and I can't help but remind you once again that the always amazing Chelsea Wolfe released her latest album last Friday.

Here, one of my favourite songs of the album:

Chelsea Wolfe "Seethe"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2U1MnwfgPc

#gothicrock #singersongwriter

🇬🇧 UK Decay "Rising from the Dread" – 1982

Captures UK Decay at a point in their development, where their punk roots were being transformed into something darker, more atmospheric and theatrical.
Werewolf is a perfect example being tense, sinister and driven by a restless rhythm, with a sense of menace running through the entire track...

#ukdecay #postpunk #gothrock #gothicrock #punk #darkwave #vinyl #music #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #nowspinningonvinyl #nowspinning #nowlistening

Gestern gab es leider Probleme mit dem Stream, so dass ich keine saubere Aufzeichnung vom #GothDiscoInferno habe.

Daher werde ich heute ab 21 Uhr die Sendung wiederholen. Die Tröts werde ich allerdings dabei ausschalten und ihr dürft natürlich gern zuhören:

https://gothdiscoinferno.de/live

#PostPunk #DarkWave #GothicRock #SynthWave #SynthPop #Deathrock #NeueNeueDeutscheWelle

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Der Stream wurde gestartet!

https://gothdiscoinferno.de/live

#PostPunk #DarkWave #GothicRock #SynthWave #fridaydisco #GothDiscoInferno

But before leaving, heads up:

This amazing woman is releasing a new album today! Find her in your streaming service of choice! Now!

Chelsea Wolfe "Turn the key"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e45elRPCoc

#gothicrock #darkwave #doommetal

Reflections of Darkness - Music Magazine - Interview: KLEZ.E - August 2026
https://www.reflectionsofdarkness.com/artists-k-o/24608-interview-klez-e-august-2026

#PostPunk #DarkWave #GothicRock #KlezE