What a week to be goth! The Cure drops their first new tunes in sixteen years. And guess what? The Horrors, with Faris Badwan and his crew, who’ve always felt like Robert Smith’s musical offspring, are back. After a long nap, they’re unveiling fresh material with a revamped lineup. Exciting times!
The skittering drums, prowling basslines—classic Horrors. Badwan’s smoky, laid-back tenor weaves tales of terror and half-awake dreams. It’s all about putting the past to bed, both in relationships and the band’s journey. They’ve always loved diving into the darker sides of visceral sounds and electronica, mixing it with sparse guitars and rimshot beats.
Here’s a surprise: this is just the first taste of their upcoming album, “Night Life,” set to drop in March next year. The insomniac dizziness of this track spins around your mind, hinting at a glorious return for The Horrors. Their catalog of dark, gothic music is impressive, and this promises to add to it. Nosferatu, anyone?
