We're into the umpteenth day and week of rain here, to the extent that I can no longer recall if there has been a day in 2026 so far that it hasn't rained. Everything feels damp right now, not least my squibs.
So, what a great time for monochrome videos from not one but two goth-aligned gloom merchants who I have a great fondness for.
First up is Ladytron with A Death In London, sounding unmistakeably like them, but with additional backing from LFO (beats) and Fad Gadget (Under The Flag-era sax).
The latter was played by Alison Moyet, fact fans, and whilst there's no sign of her guesting on Ladytron's latest effort (but wouldn;t that be a great team-up?), the brass lends a further unsettling quality to the tune which works well. Looking forward to the upcoming album.
Today's other song is by She Past Away, who were recommended to me by Lady K, although as that was approx. two years ago, she's undoubtedly moved on and may now consider them old hat.
I quite like this old hat though and you will too, if you've always wanted to hear a collaboration between The Cure and The Sisters Of Mercy (early 80s, natch) with Andrew Eldritch intoning throughout in Turkish.
You don't need to be qualified to guess that Mizantrop translates as Misanthrope, the broad definition of which is "a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society."
Given the (mental) state of those in power currently, you can get where they're coming from.
Ladytron are playing Liverpool, Newcastle and Manchester in March, then supporting Gary Numan in Halifax come July. Tickets available here.
She Past Away are also landing on these shores in Sepetember, with dates in Glasgow and Manchester, which you can find here. Not listed on Ents 24, but they're also performing at Strange Brew in Bristol, according to the Headfirst site, and they should know. I'm sorely tempted to scratch that itch.
