La Promenade Violence 

La Promenade Violence is storming through the Dutch indie scene at a rapid pace. Since its formation in 2023, the multinational post-punk band has built a strong reputation with a dark, melancholic sound in which the beating heart of the 80s clearly resonates. The music breathes the shadowy atmosphere of new wave, yet is propelled by the energy and sharpness of modern indie rock — a combination that feels both nostalgic and contemporary.

 

Their latest EP, Failures, Future, Past (2025), recorded with Belgian producer Reinhard Vanbergen at Robot Studios in Ghent, immediately garnered airplay on KINK and IndieXL, among others. The single Is There Anyone? was crowned IndieDisc of the Week and reached number one on the Free40 Indie Chart within three weeks. The release was celebrated with a well-attended show at the Patronaat and a stylish 10” white vinyl edition of the EP. In early 2026, the single ‘Always on My Mind’ followed, which once again performed strongly in the charts.

 

Their new single “Dance The Night Away” is released on April 10, 2026. The song explores a dark and melancholic landscape, centering on grief and the search for the strength to carry on. From a subdued beginning, it slowly unfolds into a layered, echoing soundscape of guitars.

 

Eric Corton (KINK): "'80s-inspired New Wave that exudes a lot of what I grew up with. Dark, but with the elegance of Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music."

 

3 voor 12: “The dark sound is a bit like Joy Division and their sound reminds you of English bands from the eighties.”