Then Comes Silence - Stay Strange feat. Dusty Gannon
As they kick off their European tour, iconic Swedish post-punk outfit Then Comes Silence presents 'Stay Strange' featuring Vision Video frontman Dusty Gannon, a.k.a. Goth Dad. The two bands recently played out together across North America in what was a successful whirlwind tour.
Formed in Stockholm in 2012, Then Comes Silence is made up of frontman Alex Svenson, drummer Jonas Fransson and guitarist Hugo Zombie (Los Carniceros del Norte), their name inspired by frequent touring with A Place To Bury Strangers and an attraction to horror and the occult.
”The song ‘Stay Strange’ is a tribute to our friends in Vision Video. We have spent a lot of time touring together. The call that their singer Dusty Gannon shouts after each show "Stay strange!" is something we celebrate. Doing what you enjoy and embracing your deepest passion is crucial, even if others are questioning you. Believe in yourself. Stay strange,” says Alex Svenson.
Jonas Fransson adds, "The footage of Dusty was taken in the green room at the venue in Hamden, CT about 15 minutes before we performed. We wanted to capture a close-up of Dusty singing his lines. It's a DIY production, so we tried to squeeze in some additional time to shoot the video. The live footage was filmed in Chicago and Minneapolis. Alex tried to recreate the same vibe as the footage with Dusty. Filmed in Stockholm, his make-up is based on one of the band's mascots, 'El Pseudo'".
'Trickery' celebrates friendship, unity and the feeling of belonging to a tribe. Being a part of the goth and post-punk community is a great privilege. After being on the road and meeting people from the music scene for so many years, the band have experienced a caring and welcoming community.
"Then Comes Silence" is a band that immediately commands the attention of anyone that loves post-punk and goth rock music. It was a total honor when Alex asked me to perform on the recording of "Stay Strange". I hope to be on the road with them again soon because they're like family, but also it's a great experience being able to see them night after night," says Dusty Gannon.
Then Comes Silence recently released their seventh album ‘Trickery’ via Metropolis Records. Following 2022's 'Hunger' (Nexilis Records / Schubert Music / Metropolis Records), 'Trickery' captures the heart and essence of alternative rock, along with electronic elements. It is also a salute to punk music, where the band's roots lie. This album sees appearances by Gözde Duzer of Aux Animaux, Emma Nylén (Emmon), Jörgen Wall of Whale and Thåström.
Recorded by Jörgen Wall (Jay-Jay Johanson, The Hellacopters) at Stockholm's Kapsylen Studio and mixed by Tom van Heesch (Rammstein, Apocalyptica, Backyard Babies), this album was mastered by Svante Forsbäck / Chartmakers (Rammstein, Amaranthe, Ville Valo, The Rasmus, Apocalyptica). Earlier, Then Comes Silence shared the singles 'Like a Hammer', ‘Ride or Die’.
Then Comes Silence has toured and performed with The Fields of the Nephilim, The Chameleons, A Place To Bury Strangers, The Bellwether Syndicate and Vision Video, as well as playing Wave Gotik Treffen, M'era Luna, Amphi Festival, Castle Party and W-Festival.
The 'Trickery' album is out now, available on vinyl, CD and digitally everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.
EUROPE TOUR DATES
Sep 15, Berlin DE
Sep 19, Oberhausen DE
Sep 20, Liege BE (sold out)
Sep 21, Rouen FR
Sep 22, Paris FR
Sep 23, Toulouse FR
Sep 24, Nantes FR
Sep 25, Marseille FR
Sep 26, Liege BE
Sep 27, Frankfurt DE
Sep 28, Skurup SE
Nov 1, London UK
Nov 2, Whitby UK
Nov 15, Gothenburg SE
Nov 16, Copenhagen SE
Dec 5, TBA ES
Dec 6, Bilbao ES
Dec 7, Zaragoza ES
Dec 8, Madrid, ES
