COLD CAUSE: Dancing in the Shadows?

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Cold Cause, the French-German trio consisting of Luiça, Mathieu, and Bruno, blends post-punk, dark wave, EBM, and experimental sound art into a remarkably original, self-titled debut. Emerging from a Joseph Beuys performance, the band creates a sound that is equally dark, hypnotic, and full of energy. Cold synthesizers meet organic guitars, while the vocals oscillate between melancholy, urgency, and seduction. What makes “Cold Cause” special is its tension: it embraces darkness without sinking into it, transforming pain, longing, and uncertainty into something moving. Find out more in our July-August issue!

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