Black Doldrums share new single 'Summer Breeze', the second to be lifted from incoming album 'In Limerence' out Oct 18th

London-based trio Black Doldrums are today releasing the second single, ‘Summer Breeze’, from their upcoming ‘In Limerence’ album. Due out October 18th on Fuzz Club, their second full-length is set to arrive ahead of November UK tour dates – including an album release show at London’s Moth Club on November 1st - and March 2025 European dates in support. Pre-order the album on clear blue vinyl and CD here

Co-produced by Theo Verney (English Teacher, TRAAMS, Egyptian Blue), Black Doldrums’ moody gothic post-punk is at its purest and most atmospheric on ‘In Limerence’. Seeking a cleaner, more direct sound that still captured the whirlwind intensity of their live shows, their familiar darkwave and shoegaze influences are contrasted here against shimmering, jangly goth-pop moments such as ‘Summer Breeze’.

On the new single, Black Doldrums’ frontman/guitarist Kevin Gibbard says: “This song could easily be called 'second chance'. It’s not really about summer but summer breeze is used as a metaphor for a period when given a second chance and a sense of optimism is felt after meeting Sophie. A breath of fresh air."

The follow-up to their 2022 debut album 'Dead Awake' stays true to the band's spirit whilst pushing things forward in a way that feels timeless and more meaningful, and brings with it a newfound clarity and lyrical honesty. Delving into themes of regret, loneliness, confusion and obsession, it's little wonder that the album title is 'In Limerence' – a state of intense, all-consuming romantic longing: "There is a constant theme of trying to find happiness in a confusing modern world. In a time of protest, this album is itself a protest by expressing how to feel in such a world."