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Holygram

Driving post-punk rhythms meet shimmering shoegaze textures. A dark, metronomic soundtrack for midnight drives and urban isolation.

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Holygram is a Cologne-based quintet that emerged in 2015, quickly establishing themselves as a premier bridge between the 1980s post-punk revival and modern shoegaze. , which they pair with the melancholic melodicism of the UK's coldwave scene.

Critically, they are noted for their high production values, moving away from the lo-fi tropes of bedroom darkwave toward a dense, 'wall of sound' approach that feels cinematic and expansive. Their career arc peaked with the 2018 release 'Modern Cults,' which solidified their position in the international dark alternative scene. They occupy a unique cultural space that appeals equally to vinyl-collecting goths and indie rock fans who appreciate rhythmic precision. Their influence web connects the rhythmic austerity of Joy Division with the lush textures of Cocteau Twins, resulting in a sound that feels both nostalgic and resolutely contemporary.

Our Catalog1 Album · 2018
Modern Cults
Modern Cults
2018
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