Berlin (Germany)- based gothic rockers Golden Apes released a new single and video, "The Highest Point". The song is a captivating blend of atmospheric synths, cutting guitars, and dynamic rhythms. This haunting post-punk/darkwave gem offers a glimpse into the band's evolving sound as they prepare for their upcoming album in 2026.
"From the highest point to the deepest vale..." These words open "The Highest Point" and encapsulate the song’s sweeping emotional and sonic journey. From its panoramic, ethereal introduction to the raw, guitar-driven intensity of the verses - before returning to moments of quiet reflection - the track masterfully navigates every corner of the band’s musical landscape.
Hovering synthesizers, sharp-edged guitars, and dynamic rhythms intertwine with rich, atmospheric textures, creating a hauntingly beautiful fusion of melody and melancholy.
Marking the path toward their upcoming album, "The Highest Point" offers a compelling glimpse of what’s to come. Listen for yourself. Link
Golden Apes live:
05 April 2025 - Dark Spring Festival | Berlin (Ger)
06 April 2025 - Ost-Pol | Dresden (Ger)
24 April 2025 - Traffic Club | Rome (It)
25 April 2025 - Oltreverso | Succivo (It)
26 April 2025 - Ghosts In The Trees Fest | Carpi (It)
Rebecca Vernon (SubRosa) returns with her second album under The Keening banner. Titled Devotion, the record arrives on 16 October via Relapse Records, accompanied by the haunting new...
Electro‑industrial formation Damage Control continues its streak of high‑profile collaborations with the release of “Manifesto”, a new single created together with Canadian duo OHMelectronic.
Australian–Finnish progressive gothic metal visionaries The Eternal step confidently into a new creative chapter with the release of their critically acclaimed studio album Obscured...
The Georgia (USA)‑based gothic rock act GIO will release their new album Semprevive on 15 January via Morella Records. This marks the third full‑length chapter in the project built around...
"With Hypocrisy, I'm very "home", but with Pain, it's an adventure, just like going into the jungle only with a knife and no glass of water and trying to survive." - Peter Tägtgren
"It's about humans; we are the high parasites. We feast on the earth and on all the things that the earth gives us. We don't just take a little bit, we take everything." - Aaron Stainthorpe
"We were kind of exploring dark subject matters and darker sounds. I really like that, and this is the direction we are going right now." - Larissa Vale
"We're really into oxymorons and that sort of thing. Years and years ago, we came up with this idea—well, we didn't invent it, but we called it "happy sad"." - Matt James
