Post-punk/darkwave act Corlyx have unveiled their new single and video, "Die Young", a collaboration with acclaimed guitarist Mark Gemini Thwaite (MGT), best known for his work with The Mission, Peter Murphy and Tricky. The release also launches pre-orders for the band's forthcoming album, The Crimson Tapes, set for release on 19 March 2027 via Out Of Line Music.
Blending Corlyx's darkwave-infused post-punk sound with Thwaite's distinctive guitar work, "Die Young" combines atmospheric melodies, flamenco-inspired acoustic passages and shimmering electric textures. Lyrically, the track reflects a generation struggling to find hope in an increasingly fractured world.
Thwaite joined the project during the demo stage and was immediately drawn to the song's energy and post-punk spirit. For Corlyx vocalist Caitlin Stokes, the collaboration represented the fulfilment of a long-held artistic ambition, resulting in a track that pushed the band's vision to new heights.
Marking a new chapter for the band, The Crimson Tapes features 13 songs steeped in post-punk, dream-pop and alternative rock influences. Drawing inspiration from gothic literature, doomed romance and apocalyptic imagery, the album follows Corlyx's 2025 double album, Purple Pain, and a string of recent singles including "The Holy Vampire" (HERE), "Your Heart In The Serpent's Mouth" (HERE) and "More Anarchy".
Among the album's dark narratives are "Chains (Ode To Frankenstein's Monster)", which reimagines Mary Shelley's iconic creation through its own voice, "Belial", inspired by demonic mythology, and tracks such as "Sweeter Than Blood" (HERE), "Palest Shade" and "Left In The Cold", exploring love, loss and mortality through Corlyx's signature gothic lens. Link
The Crimson Tapes tracklist:
01. Sweeter Than Blood
02. More Anarchy
03. Palest Shade
04. Die Young (feat. MGT)
05. Broke Girl
06. The Holy Vampire
07. Your Heart In The Serpent's Mouth
08. Pussycat
09. Chains (Ode To Frankenstein's Monster)
10. Belial
11. Ride The Rocket
12. No Rights
13. Left In The Cold
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