Vampire Valentine release their self-titled debut album on Morella Records

Vampire Valentine, a Newcastle-based darkwave and post-punk duo, released their self-titled debut album on Morella Records on 28 August 2026. The 16-track, 78-minute record was produced by Ricky Conover alongside band members Michael Longstaff and Kieron Wright, with label founder Blake Carpenter also contributing production, guitar, mixing, and mastering. The album blends angular guitars, driving bass, and vocals that oscillate between melody and discomfort, fusing post-punk intensity with gothic and cyberpunk atmospherics reminiscent of The Cure and Bauhaus. Six instrumental tracks, primarily composed by Conover, intersperse vocal songs including the tribute “Resurrect” and a cover of “Lovesong.” Five singles preceded the full release throughout 2026. Longstaff emphasized the album as an unedited representation of the band’s authentic vision rather than a polished commercial product. Vampire Valentine was Morella Records’ inaugural signing on 15 January 2026, marking the label’s founding. The album is available digitally and on CD via Bandcamp and the Morella Records store.

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