Los Angeles music scene heroes Cold Cave, the enigmatic purveyors of icy synth-pop, post-punk, and darkwave, have announced their next full-length studio album, Passion Depression, slated for release on October 15, 2024. This latest offering promises to stir the blood with its brooding melodies and intense emotionality, capturing a glittering darkness that pulses like a starlit sky and the cityscape at night. The album features eight new tracks, including the haunting singles “She Reigns Down,” “Shadow Dance,” “Blackberries,” and “Hourglass.”
Cold Cave emerged from the LA underground in 2007, crafting a smoldering sound that resonates with the melancholic beauty of a rainy day. Wesley Eisold, transitioning from his hardcore roots, infused Cold Cave’s music with a deft blend of post-punk, industrial, and synth-pop. The band’s lineup has evolved over the years, much like the ever-changing faces in a noir film, yet Eisold remains the steadfast core, now joined by Amy Lee. Their music delves deep into themes of love, loss, and existential reflection, forging a loyal following with their atmospheric allure.
After a whirlwind year sharing stages with Depeche Mode and The Cult and headlining iconic festivals such as Tomorrow’s Ghost Festival in the UK, Wave Gotik Treffen in Germany, Grauzone in the Netherlands, W Fest in Belgium, Adverso Fest in Mexico, and Cold Waves, Levitation, and Darker Waves in the US, Cold Cave found themselves compelled to create anew.
The album Passion Depression is the embodiment of Eisold and Lee’s creative synergy, elegantly blending Cold Cave’s celebrated poetry with brooding romance and propulsive new-wave melodies. This record exemplifies Cold Cave’s rare 100% DIY approach to producing and releasing their own music and stands as a protest against the inner and outer wars we all face. With this album, the band is driven to directly engage with fans and curate their world on their own terms, showcasing their spiritual depth and unwavering vision in a media-manipulated world.
Passion Depression will be released on Rainbow Ice vinyl with a hologram sleeve or glitter vinyl on October 15, 2024. Pre-orders are available here.
Following three Latin American tour dates, Cold Cave is set to embark on a North American tour with Buzz Kull this fall. Check out the dates below:
Cold Cave Tour Dates:
- September 5: Santiago, Chile @ Blondie
- September 6: Sao Paolo, Brazil @ Carioca
- September 7: Lima, Peru @ C Festiva
- September 8: San Jose, Costa Rica @ Amon Solar
- September 20: Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
- September 22: San Diego, CA @ The Observatory
- September 27: San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel
- September 28: Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s
- October 4: Brooklyn, NY @ The Monarch
- October 5: Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall
- October 6: Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
- October 11: Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
- October 27: London, UK @ O2 Forum
- November 2: Los Angeles, CA @ Substance Festival
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