From the northern arctic region, Alaska’s goth rock duo, CLIFF AND IVY have unveiled two new singles from their forthcoming full-length album, Angels Eyes.
“Lockdown” is a song built on relentless heavy guitar, battering beats of destruction, fractured synth architecture, and vocals that bleed between warning, confession, and command, “Lockdown” transmits the sound of a civilization under siege.
The song confronts the suffocating grip of psychological confinement and the yearning for creative liberation. Written to address global isolation and personal reckoning, the song channels emotion through Cliff’s distorted guitars, pounding rhythms, and Ivy’s commanding vocals. “Lockdown” is a sonic ritual of resistance – an anthem for anyone confronting barriers and clawing their way towards self-sovereignty and light. Freedom begins within.
“The Healer” is a beautiful, heavy song which honors the life and legacy of a beloved friend, fan and mentor. “The Healer” tells the story of an elder nurse who dedicated decades of his life to caring for children and families, traveling to Alaska’s most remote and unforgiving landscapes. With lyrics steeped in imagery of raw nature, the song evokes the sacredness of his work and the weight of his passing. Gothic metal guitar swells, ethereal melodic piano, and mournful vocals conjure a soundscape that is both intimate and cinematic. “The Healer” is not just a song. It’’s a ritual of remembrance, honoring those who walk the lonely path of compassion.
CLIFF AND IVY are Alaska’s only goth band—a fiercely independent duo blending dark punk, deathrock, and industrial textures with theatrical flair and mystical lyricism. Originally from New Jersey, Cliff Livingston and Ivy Silence have been making music together since the 1980s, evolving through hardcore, post-punk, and experimental projects before settling in Anchorage in 1993. Since forming CLIFF AND IVY in 2011, they’ve built a global cult following with their DIY ethos, raw sonic energy, and haunting visuals.
Their music draws on synesthesia, ritual magic, and the stark beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, creating a soundscape that’s both savage and sacred. With releases on their label, House of Extreme Darkness and collaborations with legends like Martin Atkins and Paul Roessler, CLIFF AND IVY continue to push the boundaries of gothic music from the edge of the world.
Both singles are available on all major digital platforms including Bandcamp and Spotify.
Stream HERE:
https://cliffandivy.bandcamp.com/album/angels-eyes-singles
https://open.spotify.com/artist/54qr4HDdesn5E5BjyuKseS
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