Deadtime Stories
by Lovelorn Dolls
Belgium’s very own female-fronted goth metal pop act LOVELORN DOLLS took a 5-year break, during which Kristell transformed into the photographer/visual artist Kristell In Wonderland, exhibiting across Europe. An experience that inspired the explosive comeback of LOVELORN DOLLS.
Back with their 4th album, “Deadtime Stories”, LOVELORN DOLLS embrace a stronger identity – creepy cute ambiance, eerie Tim Burton-esque scenes, guitar-driven sounds, catchy dark melodies, childlike synths, industrial tones, and Kristell's distinctive voice, all boldly and fully embraced.
The title "Deadtime Stories" is a cynical play on words, referencing children's rhymes with a dark twist. Each song delves into themes of death, endings, suicide, broken dreams, loss, and the perilous allure of fame. The artwork cover perfectly encapsulates this, depicting a lonely girl reading in a cemetery fog.
Produced by Maxx Maryan (HELALYN FLOWERS, IMJUDAS), the band also surprises with guest appearances, including DERO GOI, ex-singer of OOMPH!, in the duet "Dancing at Your Funeral," co-produced and co-written by Goi. The other guest is VVITCHBOY, an American Gothic rapper, featured on the energetic and enchanting track "Death & Glory".
LOVELORN DOLLS invite you to a captivating and powerful musical journey with “Deadtime Stories” that should please all fans of THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE, JACK OFF JILL or yet THEATRE OF TRAGEDY.
releases May 17, 2024
Album video trailer:
youtu.be/VyIt5xrceDQ
Official video clips:
Beautiful Chaos
youtu.be/vz56WYinFss
Happy Valentine
by Lovelorn Dolls
Celebrate a decade of haunting melodies and profound impact with LOVELORN DOLLS' iconic track, "Happy Valentine”.
For 10 years, this gripping anthem has resonated with fans worldwide, and now, LOVELORN DOLLS is marking the occasion with a surprise all new music video. It's a celebration of the song that brought them acclaim and a chance to give back to those in need.
With its appealing somber theme, catchy chorus, incisive goth rock guitar melodies and dark and tortured electronic arrangements, “Happy Valentine” quickly became one of the top-favorite songs from LOVELORN DOLLS’ second album “Japanese Robot Invasion”…
Let the power of music create positive change. Download "Happy Valentine" now and be a part of something meaningful. Act fast, make a difference!
released February 14, 2024
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Beautiful Chaos EP
by Lovelorn Dolls
LOVELORN DOLLS breaks free from the dreamy realms of goth pop of their latest track “Dream World”. With "Beautiful Chaos", the Belgian band thrusts their tiny girl protagonist into a descent towards a darker world, trapping her in an asylum padded room haunted by beautifully chaotic characters. Watch the official video clip for the full experience!
This single is the second tale unleashed from LOVELORN DOLLS' upcoming 4th album, "Deadtime Stories", currently in the works with Italian producer Maxx Maryan from HELALYN FLOWERS/IMJUDAS.
"Beautiful Chaos" reveals a grittier and darker side of the band, featuring intense guitar riffs, twisted synth melodies, and haunting female vocals - a sonic journey influenced by bands like THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE, JACK OFF JILL, or THEATRE OF TRAGEDY.
The EP comes complete with 5 bonus remixes, each delving into diverse sound universes - from minimal EBM to industrial goth and ethereal wave. Contributors include THE BREATH OF LIFE, AUDIOPYRE, ABSYNTHE OF FAITH, RESTRICTION 9, and ANTIDOTE FOR ANNIE.
"Beautiful Chaos" is an ode to love stories gone wrong, injecting some beautiful chaos into everyone's life. "Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental"…
released January 19, 2024
Official Video
youtu.be/vz56WYinFss
Dreamworld EP
by Lovelorn Dolls
Brussels based duo LOVELORN DOLLS took everyone by surprise with the release of their mini-manga video clip for their delicious cover version of THE CURE’s classic song “Lullaby”.
Kristell and Bernard confirm now that the LOVELORN DOLLS are definitely back in town and reveal a brand new song where their favourite tiny girl protagonist lets us discover her “Dreamworld”, such a strangely attractive world or should we best say attractively strange world!?
Dealing with the solitude scourge in our hyperconnected society, this bittersweet goth pop song is lead by catchy joyful melodies wrapped in a constrasting veil of melancholic cold wave. Kristell’s vocals are both provocative and addictive while the guitars add that uplifting lingering touch to this beautiful tune.
And like Kristell says it, winking: “any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental”…
released June 23, 2023
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