Lone Assembly are a Swiss quartet blending new wave, romantic synthpop and dark, melancholic post-punk, pairing ’80s cold-wave allure with sleek modern production. Their sound dives into themes of grief, rejection and emotional disconnection, driven by thunderous basslines, hypnotic rhythms, reverb-heavy guitars and atmospheric synths beneath Raphaël Bressler’s deep, resonant vocals. With gothic-inspired visuals and a knack for turning brooding influences into big, pop-leaning dark-wave anthems, the band has quickly built a devoted following and strong crossover appeal.
Golden Hours, based between Berlin and Brussels, are a band of seasoned players with roots in acts like Gang Of Four, The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Tricky, blending experience into a raw, noise-driven sound. Their album Beyond Wires leans into fuzz-soaked twin guitars, a tightly coiled yet explosive rhythm section and shared lead vocals, embracing interference, ghosts in the room and melodic force in equal measure. The result is a fiercely collaborative record that carves out a distinct sonic identity through instinct, volume and fearless trial and error.
