Vampire Valentine, a Newcastle-based darkwave and post-punk band formed in October 2025, announces the single “In The Dark,” releasing June 19, 2026 via Morella Records. The track serves as the first single from their forthcoming self-titled album scheduled for August 2026. The band, comprising Michael Longstaff (vocals), Kieron Wright (bass), and Blake Carpenter (guitar), with producer Ricky Conover on synth, follows their January 2026 debut album “Dry Remains” and April 2026 EP “Pale Dawn.” Influences include The Sisters of Mercy and Twin Tribes. The single release includes a bonus instrumental version available for pre-save across streaming platforms. Morella Records, founded by Blake Carpenter in 2026, specializes in goth rock, deathrock, darkwave, and post-punk, signing Vampire Valentine as their inaugural artist in January 2026.
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