Corlyx return with "Die Young," a new single and music video featuring goth rock guitar veteran Mark Gemini Thwaite (The Mission, Tricky, Peter Murphy). The release is out now via Out Of Line Music and marks the start of pre-orders for the band's forthcoming studio album, The Crimson Tapes, arriving March 19, 2027.
"Die Young" pairs the band's post-punk atmosphere with Thwaite's guitar work: flamenco-style acoustic guitars inspired by John McGeoch, layered with his trademark electric touches. Lyrically, the song speaks for a generation running out of hope, set against a world that keeps falling apart.
Thwaite joined the track at demo stage. "When Caitlin invited me to record some guitar ideas for 'Die Young' by Corlyx, in its demo stage, I was struck by the energy of the song and its post-punk atmosphere," he recalls. "Looking forward to hearing it on the dancefloor!"
For singer Caitlin Stokes, the collaboration was a personal milestone. "I believe in magical moments, it was iconic enough to just have this collab happen with such a personal inspiration to me, MGT's resume is insane, and what we made together was so cohesive and elevated," she says. "I am still pinching myself that this experience, this work of art we created together happened."
New Album: The Crimson Tapes
The Crimson Tapes opens a new era for Corlyx. The album's 13 tracks are soaked in post-punk, dream pop and alt-rock energy, haunted by gothic literature, doomed romance and a world coming apart at the seams. It follows the band's double album Purple Pain (2025) and arrives after singles including "The Holy Vampire," "Your Heart In The Serpent's Mouth" and "More Anarchy."
Elsewhere on the record, "Chains (Ode To Frankenstein's Monster)" gives the monster its voice, "Belial" calls up a demon rising out of hell, and "Sweeter Than Blood," "Palest Shade" and "Left In The Cold" follow love all the way to the grave.
The Crimson Tapes can be pre-ordered now on jewelcase CD.
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About Corlyx
Corlyx are a "death pop" band originally from Los Angeles and now based between the UK and Turin, built around singer-songwriter Caitlin Stokes, guitarist/producer Brandon Ashley and bassist Davide Rocco, with drummer Flow Toulman now on board. Their third studio album Purple Pain, a 19-track double album, was released via Out Of Line Music on February 14, 2025. The band have toured Europe, the UK and the US with Blutengel, Twin Tribes, Double Echo and Unzucht, and have collaborated with Lord Of The Lost, Massive Ego and Ashbury Heights.
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With "Die Young" and The Crimson Tapes, Corlyx step further into new territory while staying rooted in the underground.
▶ Stream "Die Young"
▶ Watch the music video
▶ Pre-Order The Crimson Tapes
