Soror Dolorosa - Mond (2024)

Unleashing the most intoxicating and catchy release of 2024, today we have France’s Soror Dolorosa and their latest opus “Mond”. Featuring nine tracks and nearly 50 minutes of sultry Post-Punk/Cold Wave/Gothic/Dark Rock music, this band will hypnotize listeners with their uniquely enthralling sound. For fans of outfits like Sisters of Mercy, Depeche Mode and Joy Division, this is one release you don’t want to miss.

Led by Andy Julia, this release immediately sets a very engaging tone with the magical “Tear it Up” and its crafty beats that surround the deep and mysterious vocals. There is just a certain magic on how the band creates a very dark and enveloping world that as songs like “You’re Giving Me”, “Red Love”, and “Souls Collide” unleash their sultriness and atmospheric brilliance. However, it is the vocals that tie everything together alongside dramatic tempo changes.

Mixed and mastered by James Kent (Perturbador), tracks like “Broken Love”, perfectly mix electronics with dreamy guitars and a very crafty tempo that just oozes a certain retro and dark vibe. One band that comes to mind when listening to Soror Dolorosa is Varsovie, but with less of a alt-rock vibe and more of a Post-Punk/Cold Wave edge. Two of our favorite tracks have to be the throbbing “Obsidian Museum” and its playful bass guitar/electronics, and the crafty “Hurlevent” with its ethereal atmospherics and cathartic nature.

Closing with the extremely Depeche Mode-esque “But Today”, we are left quite impressed and completely transported by Soror Dolorosa's truly unique and dark style. There are plenty of bands that make attempts in these genres, but this French outfit manages to leap them forward with crafty songwriting and masterful mixing and production. If you are looking for something catchy, sexy, and fun to listen to, look no further and get a copy of this release.

Label: Prophecy Productions

Release: October 4th, 2024

Genre: Gothic Rock/Post-Punk/Coldwave

Country: France