Dark Wave

Lebanon Hanover: A Post-Punk Powerhouse

Lebanon Hanover, a Swiss-British post-punk duo, emerged from the bustling streets of Sunderland, England in 2010. The band's sound is a potent blend of icy synth melodies, driving basslines, and Larissa Iceglass's hauntingly beautiful vocals.

Iceglass, a Swiss native, provides the band's signature guitar riffs and vocals, while William Maybelline, a British multi-instrumentalist, anchors the band's sonic landscape with bass, synths, and backing vocals.

Their name, a nod to two neighboring towns in New Hampshire, USA, hints at the band's unique blend of international influences and nostalgic Americana. Signed to Fabrika Records in Greece, the band has released six studio albums, each showcasing their artistic evolution and unwavering dedication to crafting captivating post-punk masterpieces.

From Last.fm to the Stage:

Larissa and William's musical journey began in the online world, where they connected through the music platform Last.fm, trading recommendations for 80s music. Their shared passion for post-punk led to a real-life meeting in Sunderland, and Lebanon Hanover was born.

Their debut performance took place in Berlin's legendary King Kong Club in October 2010, marking the start of their ascent to post-punk prominence. A split EP with La Fete Triste in 2011 caught the attention of Fabrika Records, propelling them to the forefront of the international music scene.

Their debut album, "The World is Getting Colder," dropped in 2012, followed by their second album, "Why Not Just Be Solo," later that same year. These albums cemented Lebanon Hanover's status as a force to be reckoned with in the post-punk revival, captivating audiences worldwide with their haunting melodies and raw emotional intensity.

Twin Tribes: A Darkwave Dynamo From the Texas Border

Hailing from the vibrant, border town of Brownsville, Texas, Twin Tribes emerged in 2017 as a force to be reckoned with in the darkwave scene. Their sound, a potent blend of gothic rock, post-punk, synth-pop, and new wave, has propelled them to the forefront of the contemporary dark music landscape.

The duo, comprised of Luis Navarro (vocals, guitar, synths, drum machines) and Joel Niño, Jr. (bass, synths, vocals), bring their unique backgrounds to their music. Navarro, born in Matamoros, Mexico, and Niño from Los Fresnos, Texas, met in Brownsville, where their shared passion for music ignited.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic sounds of the 80s, Twin Tribes seamlessly weave together the moody textures of gothic rock and post-punk with the electronic flourishes of synth-pop and new wave. Echoes of The Cure and Depeche Mode are evident in their music, but they also embrace influences from the vibrant Rock en Español scene, particularly Latin American bands like Caifanes, Soda Stereo, and Size, adding a distinct, culturally rich element to their sound.

With years of touring under their belts and three albums to their name, Twin Tribes have cemented their status as a defining act in the resurgence of darkwave, captivating audiences with their powerful performances and haunting melodies.