The Awakening

Now based in the U.S., The Awakening is a Gothic / Darkwave band born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the late ’90s, as the creative expression of vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Ashton Nyte. 
 

Ashton Nyte has released eight solo albums and two books and contributed vocals and lyrics to several other projects featuring members of The Cure, Peter Murphy, The Mission, Beauty In Chaos, and others. The Awakening's self-titled 12th album was released on 18 October 2024.

Black Lakes

Welsh band Black lakes have been making a huge impact in the UK since 2018.