San Antonio goth Eddie Wrevlonne has been delightfully haunting central Texas stages as a songwriter and frontman of his Smiths-esque indie rock band Wrevlonne since 2022.
Now, he’s gone solo, opting for a more synth-heavy endeavor in his brilliant EP, “Bright Lights / Low Lives,” released on November 7, 2025. This new 4-song project is influenced by the pulsating electronic rhythms of OMD, Depeche Mode, and Nation of Language, rather than the sparkling guitars of bands like The Cure or The Smiths – but is still as lovingly mysterious and bouncy.
Eddie Wrevlonne is a great songwriter, and this solo project allows him to explore the cold, mechanical rhythms of self-produced electronic music alongside his knack for poetic lyricism. In the first track, “Say Hello to the Void for Me,” he sings, “I’ve been here before, and I know there’s one way out / It’s through.” As Eddie Wrevlonne himself notes, this statement becomes the thesis for the EP.
Perfect for the winter dance floor or a cozy night in, each song moves through themes of isolation, digital distance, and perseverance. Beneath the electronic rhythms, there’s longing, warmth, and hope that emphasize the humanity of these wonderful songs.
Add “Bright Lights / Low Lives” to your darkwave goth playlist as soon as you can, and let’s dance the night away.
Eddie Wrevlonne Official Website: https://g.co/kgs/rdCSNFN
Eddie Wrevlonne on Bandcamp: https://eddiewrevlonne.bandcamp.com/album/bright-lights-low-lives
