Post-punk and deathrock band Tears for the Dying is celebrating its newest release, In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun, a characteristically macabre album exploring themes of darkness, melancholy and mental health. The album is replete with deeply vulnerable and affecting lyricism by frontwoman Adria Stembridge, in addition to a surprising cover of “Jolene” by Dolly Parton. Not only does it emphasize the Southern in the band’s Southern gothic image, but the original featured Stembridge’s uncle, guitarist Chip Young. The show will also feature local synthpop duo Astral Summer followed by a late night goth, punk, J-pop and ‘80s music karaoke session. Vinyl records, CDs and T-shirts will be available for sale at the party. Tears will also be touring with Vision Video and Aurelio Voltaire this May.
WHO: Tears for the Dying, Astral Summer, Karaoke
WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 23, 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show)
WHERE: Ciné
HOW MUCH: $10
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