On August 8, 2025, darkwave and post-punk artists Meldamor and Fevr launched their joint collaboration entitled “Dead Discotek”, accompanied by a music video that has captured the attention of the Goth scene. The audiovisual piece, directed by Endlesslyphotography and produced by Darkwave Agency, presents a gothic love narrative starring the models Gothtio and Erika.
Meldamor, settled in Phoenix, Arizona, is a duo composed of Mel Parley and Dave Parley. Its sound combines post-punk, darkwave and industrial goth, creating dense, cinematic and very visual atmospheres. In addition to “Dead Discotek”, some of their discography stands out for:
• “Never Go Back” (2022): Debut album that mixes gloomy tones with enveloping synthesizers and introspective lyrics.
• “From the Ashes We Will Rise” (2025): Explores themes of resilience and darkness, consolidating his dark and experimental style.
Recent collaborations: Meldamor has worked with artists such as Vick Vapors and Gothtio, standing out for their ability to merge styles without losing their sound identity.
In addition, Meldamor have announced their new True Sacrifice Tour, which will tour Mexico, Canada and the United States, consolidating its presence in the international gothic scene.
Tour dates:
The duo has also produced very visual and narrative video clips, creating an experience that combines music and cinema in the Gothic aesthetic.
For his part, Fevr, settled in Los Angeles, is led by Matt Rozo, who explores dark and atmospheric sounds. Matt Rozo is not only composer and producer of Fevr, but also founder of Darkwave Records, an independent label dedicated to darkwave, post-punk and synthwave music, recognized for its melancholic and experimental atmosphere.
Fevr has announced its tour of the United States, with the following dates and cities:
Some of the most prominent productions under Darkwave Records include:
• “Vacant” (EP, 2025): Includes songs like “No Regret” and “Too Late For Leaving”, combining darkwave and introspective synthwave.
• “Fate” (Album, 2023): Collaborations with In Shadows, Vick Vapors and Jameson Mayes, merging new wave and dark ambient.
• “Mourning Rain” (Album, 2024): Collaboration with Vick Vapors, delving into themes of desolation and hope.
This discography reflects the constant exploration of Fevr and Matt Rozo within the darkwave scene, consolidating Darkwave Records as a benchmark of independent dark music.
The video clip of “Dead Discotek” shows a love story in a night and gloomy environment, with references to gothic aesthetics and a narrative that highlights the connection between the protagonists. The visual production has been praised for its unique style and atmosphere.
“Dead Discotek” is available on platforms such as YouTube and Bandcamp, consolidating this collaboration as one of the most interesting of the gothic scene of 2025.
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