New Music: Astari Nite – Gloomy Witch

Astari Nite comprises Mychael Ghost (lead vocals), Illia Tulloch (drums), M. Sallons (bass), and Howard Melnick (guitar). The band have dropped a new video for album track Gloomy Witch, which you can view below.

They say they’re inspired by classic acts like The Cure, New Order, Depeche Mode, and Placebo, and you can hear elements of that in the rhythm section – dark and brooding in turn. But Ghost’s voice adds a different, exciting dimension to their sound. Legendary post-punk/new wave singer Billy Mackenzie immediately comes to mind, as does his band The Associates. Astari Nite applies new layers of sophistication and intelligence to these timeless genres.

Says vocalist Mychael about the song and accompanying video, “I write sad songs in appreciation to show how happy I really am inside. For those paying attention, they understand that it is the only way possible for me to smile. Taking a day and a night out of my life to create a short film for Gloomy Witch was always the intent for me simply saying thank you, for reading my diary.”

You can catch up with Astari Nite via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, while you can listen to the song and more music from the band on Spotify and Apple Music. Gloomy Witch features on Here Lies, which is out now via Negative Gain and can be streamed, downloaded, or purchased on CD format on Bandcamp.