{"id":16420,"date":"2025-10-05T13:25:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T18:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=16420"},"modified":"2025-10-05T13:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T18:25:48","slug":"lovelorn-dolls-gives-true-crime-victimes-a-voice-with-new-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=16420","title":{"rendered":"LOVELORN DOLLS\u00a0Gives\u00a0True Crime\u00a0Victimes A Voice With New EP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LOVELORN-DOLLS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16421\" style=\"width:570px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LOVELORN-DOLLS.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LOVELORN-DOLLS-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Darkwave act,&nbsp;<strong>LOVELORN DOLLS<\/strong>&nbsp;has just unveiled their haunting new four-track EP, &nbsp;<strong><em>True Crimes<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>True Crimes<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;resurrects some of history\u2019s most chilling unsolved mysteries. The band\u2019s trademark mix of gothic melancholy, cinematic atmosphere, and sharp alternative edge evokes comparisons to Theatre of Tragedy, Lacuna Coil, The Birthday Massacre, and Marilyn Manson.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each track gives voice to the voiceless: \u201cDahlia Bleeds\u201d revisits the brutal fate of the&nbsp;Black Dahlia. \u201cVelvet Little Voice\u201d embodies the ghost of JonBen\u00e9t Ramsey. \u201cThe Boy&nbsp;in the Box\u201d tells of America\u2019s forgotten child while \u201cCall Me Your Ghost\u201d channels the&nbsp;cryptic menace of the Zodiac Killer. Together, they form a requiem of cold cases, where&nbsp;<br>truth and myth bleed into song.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"LOVELORN DOLLS - The Boy in the Box (official video)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-OEgE0XEoG8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The cover artwork mirrors the EP\u2019s unsettling spirit: a little goth girl stares at an&nbsp;investigation board, piecing together crimes too big for her hands, embodying both&nbsp;innocence and obsession. She becomes the listener\u2019s stand-in \u2014 drawn into a world of&nbsp;unanswered questions and spectral voices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding to this new chapter,&nbsp;<strong>LOVELORN DOLLS<\/strong>&nbsp;are now joined by Eric Renwart, their third&nbsp;member: live guitarist and sound engineer, with over 30 years of experience in the scene.&nbsp;His presence brings both raw energy on stage and a refined depth to the band\u2019s evolving&nbsp;sound.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With&nbsp;<strong><em>True Crimes<\/em><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>LOVELORN DOLLS<\/strong>&nbsp;invite us into the shadows: to listen, to shiver, and to&nbsp;remember.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LOVE-CD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16422\" style=\"width:452px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LOVE-CD.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LOVE-CD-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LOVE-CD-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>LOVELORN DOLLS<\/strong>&nbsp;is a Belgian dark rock duo formed in Brussels in 2010 by singer Kristell Lowagie and multi-instrumentalist Bernard Daubresse. Blending elements of gothic rock, darkwave, industrial, and melodic pop, the band is known for its cinematic soundscapes, powerful guitars, and ethereal female vocals. Their music draws comparisons to artists like The Birthday Massacre, Lacuna Coil, and Marilyn Manson, while retaining a distinctive identity rooted in dark romanticism and haunting atmospheres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LOVELORN DOLLS<\/strong>&nbsp;released their debut album, &#8220;The House of Wonders&#8221; (2012), on the Belgian label, Alfa Matrix, introducing their signature blend of dark pop melodies and gothic textures. This was followed by &#8220;Japanese Robot Invasion&#8221; (2014), which expanded their sound with stronger electronic influences and a more experimental edge. After a brief hiatus, the duo returned with &#8220;Darker Ages&#8221; (2018), a mature and introspective work exploring themes of fear, faith, and transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024,&nbsp;<strong>LOVELORN DOLLS<\/strong>&nbsp;unveiled &#8220;Deadtime Stories&#8221;, a concept album inspired by horror tales and cinematic storytelling, reaffirming their place on the European dark music scene. Their forthcoming release, a 4-track EP titled &#8220;True Crimes&#8221; (2025), continues their evolution with a rawer, more narrative-driven approach inspired by real-life tragedies and lyrical intensity. With their theatrical aesthetics, immersive live performances, and evocative songwriting,&nbsp;<strong>LOVELORN DOLLS<\/strong>&nbsp;have built a loyal following in the dark alternative scene, captivating audiences across Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>True Crimes<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;is available on all major digital platforms including Bandcamp and Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Buy\/Stream\u00a0<strong><em>True Crimes<\/em><\/strong>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lovelorndolls.bandcamp.com\/\">https:\/\/lovelorndolls.bandcamp.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: LOVELORN DOLLS\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/5LRTjy2y6L1hn8JcdpOqVz?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Darkwave act,&nbsp;LOVELORN DOLLS&nbsp;has just unveiled their haunting new four-track EP, &nbsp;True Crimes. True Crimes&nbsp;resurrects some of history\u2019s most chilling unsolved mysteries. The band\u2019s trademark mix of gothic melancholy, cinematic atmosphere, and sharp alternative edge evokes comparisons to Theatre of Tragedy, Lacuna Coil, The Birthday Massacre, and Marilyn Manson.&nbsp; Each track gives voice to the voiceless:&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=16420\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">LOVELORN DOLLS\u00a0Gives\u00a0True Crime\u00a0Victimes A Voice With New EP<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16420"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16420\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16423,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16420\/revisions\/16423"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/16421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=16420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=16420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}