Incoming… Major news coming soon!

Major update from Mooncalf Studio - A productive day yesterday, uploading final drum / keys tracks, recording bass and getting vocals down on the last theee songs. We have one session left (mainly polish, rather than starting anything new) and then our next album is done.

Last of the preproduction for the next record. Expect an announcement this month. In the meantime, it’s Bandcamp Friday today so now is the time for anyone to plug any gaps in their Deadlight Dance back catalogue. 🙏

We’re looking for shows. We have a few to announce but have some gaps, particularly April and July. Drop us a message if you can help 🙏 #goth #gothic #postpunk

In full stripped back acoustic mode. Here are some extracts from “Moonchild”, “Infectious” and “Enola Gay”. Filmed by Kirsty through a phone at the recent Doghouse Tap show. #goth #gothic #mandocello

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to The Calne Tap. Great little venue and thanks to Alex for looking after us. It felt good to be back out live. We’re turning our attention to putting the finishing touches to our next album but will return to the stage next month. #goth #gothic #postpunk

For more infectious sounds, head over to the Doghouse Tap in Calne, Wiltshire. 7.30pm sharp! #goth #gothic #mandocello

First acoustic rehearsal of 2026. 16th January. #goth #gothic #goldtone #mandocello #wiltshire

Super excited about our first gig of 2026. This Saturday from 7.30 sharp. Doghouse Tap, Calne, Wiltshire, UK.

New dimensions in the Deadlight Dance sound…

Reflecting upon 2025, all the shows felt special. We released “Gloss” & spent time writing. 2026 will be great. We’re just 2 or 3 sessions away from completing our next album, “Vox Populi” & we aim to get it out early ‘26. Thanks all for your support & we wish you health & happiness in 2026.

Three years ago today and we recorded our debut single, “Missives from the Sisters”. The session also saw us record “Dark Circles” and “Heartbreak Hotel”. It was our first Deadlight Dance session at Mooncalf Studio. #goth #gothic #postpunk #darkwave #bassvi #rickenbacker

***BOXING DAY ONLY 24hr OFFER*** The good folk at elasticStage are running a 20%-off coupon today: BOXINGDAY20 When entered at checkout, this knocks nearly seven quid off the price of the “…Beyond Reverence” vinyl. #goth #gothonvinyl #elasticstage #postpunk #darkwave

Having powered down for the year, we just wanted to say, however you spend the next few days, have a good one! 🖤🎶🎉

Today marks 36yrs since Nick & Tim first shared a stage. We used to rehearse in a mobile classroom (pictured above) & performed at Steadman building, St. John’s school (below) back in 1989. That band broke up in 1990 & for all the flaws of that performance, there was a feeling that we had began.

Video of our reissued debut, available now over on Elastic Stage. #goth #gothic #postpunk

***Debut Album Reissued on Vinyl*** We’re delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Elastic Stage to re-release “…Beyond Reverence” on vinyl for the first time. Always recorded with the two sides of vinyl in mind, we again worked with Haunting The Atom on the expanded sleeve art.

Thanks to everyone who came down last night to The White Bear for our end of year show. Great to see so many familiar faces. It was our first time there and officially it won’t be our last! Thanks to Georgie and her team for helping make us feel so welcome.

Last call for our final show of the year! The White Bear before Christmas kicks off at 5pm at The White Bear in Devizes. Come and celebrate in style.

Back at Mooncalf working on the new album today. This session was focused on new original songs “Theatre of the Absurd” and “Lachrymal”.

Just a reminder that if you’re worried that Santa is bringing disappointment this year, it’s Bandcamp Friday so stock up on any gaps in your Deadlight Dance collection. *photo pinched from Google images so apologies to the owner.

***Final show of 2025**** Just 4 days away. The White Bear (before Christmas) in Devizes kicks off at 5pm and will be 2 hours of originals and covers. Let’s end of year in style. #goth #postpunk

Work continues on our next album. A really productive day under the watchful eyes and ears of Nick Beere at Mooncalf. We can really see it taking shape now and are very happy with the results so far.

We’re so happy with the way the new record is shaping up. We’re busy gearing up for our final show of 2025, The White Bear in Devizes next Sunday. Finally, we’re hoping to make an announcement next month that might be of interest to a few of the more hardcore supporters of the band.

Thanks to all who came down to the Wheat Sheaf last night to help raise funds for Bristol Children’s Hospital. An amazing variety of Wiltshire bands. Always a pleasure to see both new & familiar faces. Extra thanks to Mike for joining us & playing with us again. Live pics courtesy of Kayleigh 🙏

Rehearsing at Bela Lugosi’s Shed in the pitch black. It’s character building! Last call for The Wheat Sheaf in Calne tomorrow at 6.30pm.

We’re looking forward to regrouping with our good friend and occasional collaborator, Mike, for this Saturday’s show in Calne. We’re on at 6.30pm but there’s a whole host of great acts playing from 4pm so come down earlier and hang out. It promises to be a great evening.

Well into the writing / pre-production of the second half of the next album. We’re feeling very positive about the new material.

Ahead of our penultimate 2025 show next weekend, head over to YT & watch some of our videos? Our collaborations with Haunting the Atom are a fab body of work - “…Beyond Reverence” singles, the mighty “Wiltshire Gothic” mini movie, the Chapter & Verse” videos right through to new single “Gloss”

November Update - Just 1 show this month but it’s a good one. We’re in Calne on Sat 15th at the Wheatsheaf www.facebook.com/share/1BNbgL... It’s a great bill & raising money for a fantastic cause. We’re delighted to welcome back Mike Dymond who’ll be playing snare drum.

Happy Halloween to you all! Have a fantastic time, whatever you are doing.

We’re heading towards 1000 views in just 12 days. This one seems to have gotten more interaction and positive comments, whilst also getting slightly less views than previous singles. We blame social media algorithms! Asking for help to get it in the four digit figures 🙏 youtu.be/z3Dbw998SyY?...

From the local D.J’s to Scotland to Europe to L.A., thanks to all the amazing radio stations that have supported our new single. And if you’re listening with your eyes too, we have a pretty amazing YouTube channel too.

One week in and lots of kind words from radio, print, online publications and YOU! Thank you all 🙏🖤🎉

One week today since we released “Gloss”. As well as streaming across all major platforms, it was once again an opportunity to bring some visuals to the song with Haunting the Atom. Check it out over on YouTube #goth #postpunk #darkwave #gothic

Thanks to Ensom at In The Heart of Goth for his kind words. www.mixcloud.com/ensom-kr%C3%...

Work continues on our next full length album. Back at Mooncalf with Nick Beere. We invited Mike Dymond to play drums on a couple of songs, thus marking the first time the three of us were in a studio together for over 35yrs! Thanks to everyone who’s taken time to check out our new single “Gloss” 🙏

Deadlight Dance New Single: Gloss You go cover yourself in hormone messing phthalates, toxic formaldehyde, or even I Can't Believe It's Not Body Butter, if you wish, but it's all the same soap but in a different bottle to me. Lab mice with slap and economical slaves in sweatshops, so unethical…

And we’re here! youtu.be/z3Dbw998SyY?...

Get ready! Midnight tonight (Thursday), just a few hours time, “Gloss” will be live across all major platforms. We’re particularly proud to continue our collaboration with Haunting the Atom and had great fun filming the music video that will be over on our YouTube channel.

Brand new single “Gloss” out this Friday via Ray Records. Streaming worldwide everywhere. Visuals courtesy of Haunting the Atom #postpunk #goth #darkwave #gothic #vegan #hauntingtheatom #rayrecords

Rounding off a weekend of shows, we return to the stage next month. Thanks to JP Oldfield for putting last night’s show together and Devizine for this review devizine.com/2025/10/12/j... #goth #gothic #postpunk #darkwave

Thanks to Sun Machine for having us last night. Great crowd, great sound, top venue and a fantastic evening. Tonight we’re on at 8pm at JP Oldfield / Deadlight Dance - early Halloween Special at the Cellar Bar in Devizes. Free entry and do get there early. #goth #gothic #postpubk #darkwave

*Our biggest update of 2025!* We release brand new music next Friday. “Gloss” was recorded at Mooncalf Studio & is out via Ray Records again, across all major streaming platforms. Expect a Haunting the Atom video We’re live tomorrow at The Tree House, Frome & The Cellar Bar, Devizes on Saturday

***incoming!*** Save the date. Next Friday… #goth #gothic #postpunk #darkwave

We have a weekend of great shows this coming weekend. Friday is our first trip to Frome to support Sun Machine at the Tree House. Entry is £12 and it looks to be a cool venue. Then Saturday night is a free event in Devizes JP Oldfield / Deadlight Dance - early Halloween Special at the Cellar Bar.

Thinking ahead to the first half of 2026, we’re always on the lookout for shows. Headline, support, festivals and bills with likeminded bands especially. We can go out acoustically and do covers but we’re particularly keen on electric shows and promoting our own music. Local, national or Europe.

Drabby Road! After a brilliant rehearsal.

Just a reminder that it’s Bandcamp Friday today, so if you have any gaps in your collection, heading to their website and buying from there means 100% of the money goes directly to the artist.

***October Update*** 2 great shows next weekend. Fri 10th - Tree House, Frome to support Sun Machine. Entry £12. Then Saturday night (11th) is Early Halloween Special at the Cellar Bar, Devizes. Free entry. Later, it’s Wilts Music Awards 2025 & we’re shortlisted for best originals band & best duo