Male Tears is a darkwave band from Los Angeles, CA consisting of James Edward and Frank Shark. Initially a solo project of Edward, he released Male Tears' self-titled debut in February this year via Pacific Plaza Records. A tribute to the new wave sound, the album has proven popular with fans and is currently on its third cassette pressing. Fast forward a few months and on December 3rd we got a sophomore LP, this time with Shark as a permanent member, put out by the Canadian label Starfield Music. Entitled "Trauma Club", the album is notably darker and spookier from its predecessor, both in terms of the music production and lyrics. By conjuring the 80s goth aesthetic, often flavoured with EBM influences, they crafted seven catchy synth-pop/darkwave songs that will keep you vibing until the next Halloween.
Order "Trauma Club" on vinyl and cassette here, and stream it below.