On January 2, 2026, the darkwave/post‑punk scene received an unexpected gift: The Spoiled, the Italian project led by Giovanni Santolla, and Swedish artist aux animaux (Gözde Düzer) joined forces to release the single “Immacolata”, a collaboration that blends the best of both worlds.
Immacolata fuses the hypnotic nocturnal energy of The Spoiled with the sinister atmosphere of aux animaux. From the very first seconds, the listener is immersed in a dark and enveloping soundscape, where deep basslines, hypnotic synthesizers, and precise percussion merge with dramatic, evocative vocals, creating an unforgettable sonic journey.
The song represents a meeting point between two of the most interesting projects in the European dark scene:
The Spoiled has built a reputation since 2015 by combining post‑punk, darkwave, and industrial elements. Their latest album, Living Ghosts (2025), explored themes of loss, guilt, and introspection, establishing Giovanni Santolla as a unique creative force in the European underground.
Aux Animaux , meanwhile, has stood out with her darkwave and hauntwave work, incorporating synths, theremin, and a visual aesthetic that reflects her commitment to animal rights and sonic experimentation. Singles such as Lost Souls and Night have already demonstrated her ability to create dense, cinematic atmospheres.
The collaboration on Immacolata merges these worlds to deliver a hypnotic and dark track, ideal for fans of industrial post‑punk as well as lovers of modern darkwave. The song has been available since its release on Apple Music, Bandcamp, and other streaming platforms. (music.apple.com)
Both projects also have upcoming concerts you won’t want to miss:
The Spoiled will perform alongside Dark Ways on February 1, 2026, at Tenax, Italy.
Aux Animaux will play in Madrid on February 5, 2026, sharing the stage with Edges and Potochkine at the Vampires Spain Festival.
Buy tickets for shows here:
The Spoiled: https://www.songkick.com/es/concerts/42966129-darkways-at-tenax
Vampires Spain Festival: https://www.mobydickclub.com/vampiresfestival5febrero2026.php
Listen to ‘Immacolata’: https://open.spotify.com/album/42WgvHuJiEh3J1I5Z40TKQ?si=Qg7GBnuZQQK_60nXriDc5g
