I haven’t done a Bandcamp Friday review in a minute. I still really appreciate that Bandcamp as a company still cares enough about supporting musicians to waive their fee one Friday a month. Already it is the best way for new up and coming artists to get their albums into the hands of fans in the modern era. So today I did a post in the Sounds and Shadows group asking for some new releases and I will fire through several and give my impressions. If you see value in learning about my favorite new Darkscene music releases, Interviews, and Updates. Please follow us on Facebook/Instragram/ SoundsandShadows.com and consider following our Patreon to support. $1 a month helps me out and I deeply appreciate the support.
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Lilac Lament – Margot – Haunting old-school 90’s flavored goth from Chicago. A real throwback to Sunshine Blind/Switchblade Symphony with this eerie atmospheric crushed velvet textures. I heard about this band from Dani Ashes and they are always a voice in what to look for in goth. This single is the only one I found for them so far, but I was an instant fan. Vocalist Moth Del has a dark and haunting voice that drips with star power.
released May 1, 2026
Tary Rolfe, Trevor Slabaugh, Coit Dolhover, Moth Del, Jafet Mendoza
THE DISCUSSION – She Said (Lost Tapes Remix) – La based artist I had the absolute pleasure of seeing open for and then play with Bootblacks last year. Awesome driving dark Chrissie Hynde energy with wicked guitar chops. This remix single whips the tempo of the snare to the limit and really cooks this perfect getaway drive track for a midnight jewel heist. On Artoffact Records and heading out on tour soon. DO NOT MISS THEM LIVE
She Said (Lost Tapes Remix) | THE DISCUSSION
The Sad Hour – Dead Nor Alive – Detroit Death rockers fronted by Charles Urban with a new single that utilizes that pageantry and glam ethos they do so well with blue collar rock romantism. The combination blends into a poetic lyric dream with shades of Bright Eyes. The Sad hour is always showing me something new and beautiful.
▶︎ Dead Nor Alive | The Sad Hour
released May 22, 2026
Written and Performed by The Sad Hour
Luke Hodorek – Guitar/backing vocals
Charles Urban – Vocals
Charles Venditto – Bass/backing vocals
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Justin Dulecki – Drums/Production
Jordan Compton – Synthesizer
Sorrow Stories – So Sick [with Christopher Hall] – UK based Tina Forlorn with a flickering violet new single with aid from the master of angst croon himself Christopher Hall (Stabbing Westward). Loving this recent trend of 90s gothdustrial throwback. It was a too often overlooked time in music so it is wonderful to hear an homage blended with modern beats and production. Three great Remixes by Stabbed By Prongs, Violet Wanda, Adoration Destroyed.
▶︎ So Sick [with Christopher Hall] | Sorrow Stories
You said never goodbye
It was just another lie
In sickness, in health
No heaven, only hell
So much for what we had
If it means nothing to you
All the time that I’ve lost
Giving everything to you
I’m so sick…
and you’re so sick of me
I’m so sick
and I’m so sick of me
released August 7, 2026
‘So Sick’ by Sorrow Stories [with Christopher Hall]
Music & Production, Vox & Lyrics by Sorrow Stories
Guitar, Post-Production & Mixing by Christopher Hall
Remixes by artists as stated
Artwork & Digital Booklet by Sorrow Stories
Mastering by Sorrow Stories