With 10+ years of experience in shredding, gut-wrenching, intense hardcore bands ALPINIST and JUNGBLUTH, Münster, Germany’s shoegazin’, 80s infused post punks CRIMINAL BODY are out with their new self-titled 12″, to be released via This Charming Man-Records, and today we’re beyond excited to give you the chance to check it out in its entirety before it officially releases on February 23rd.
The record shows CRIMINAL BODY‘s masterful understanding of how moody darkness and nostalgic light can’t exist without one another, whether it’s in direct contrasts or subtle gradations. It conjures the same atmosphere of a cinematic indie post punk from the 80s that lay as the foundation of the THE SMITHS, JOY DIVISION, and DEPECHE MODE legacy, cements its members’ reputation as an ambitious group capable of evolution and reinvention. and leaves quite the promise for their next steps. Listen below and scroll down to see their upcoming live shows.
CRIMINAL BODY‘s debut self-titled record is available for pre-order at this location.
CRIMINAL BODY live dates:
24.03. Mülheim / Ruhr – AZ Mülheim
07.04. Bielefeld – AJZ Bielefeld
12.05. Mannheim – RAMA Tonstudio
15.06. Maifeld Derby Festival
