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Cold Cave

Cold Cave is the solo musical project of American musician and poet , characterized by a fusion of darkwave, , and elements. Founded in 2007 while Eisold resided in , it represents a stylistic evolution from his earlier involvement in bands such as American Nightmare. The project gained prominence with its debut album Love Comes Close in 2009, self-released through Eisold's Heartworm Press and subsequently licensed to . Subsequent releases, including Cherish the Light Years (2011) on , expanded Cold Cave's sound with polished production and themes of romantic despair, earning critical attention for its brooding intensity. Later works such as Full Cold Moon (2014), Fate in Seven Lessons (2021), and the 2024 album Passion Depression have maintained a trajectory of introspective synth-driven compositions, often released independently via Heartworm. Cold Cave's output emphasizes Eisold's lyrical focus on , , and existential tension, delivered through minimalist and occasional live collaborations, without reliance on mainstream commercial metrics for validation. The project has toured internationally and sustained a in scenes, prioritizing artistic autonomy over conventional industry benchmarks.

History

Formation and origins (2007)

Cold Cave originated as a solo project conceived by Wesley Eisold in Philadelphia in 2007. Eisold, the vocalist of hardcore punk outfits Give Up the Ghost (also known as American Nightmare) and Some Girls, launched the endeavor amid a period of personal transition, having grown disillusioned with the interpersonal demands of group dynamics after his prior bands disbanded or paused. The formation stemmed from Eisold's necessity for self-reliant creation, as he explained: "I wasn’t in a band and was pretty tired of relying on other people to make music that I could sing to." This solo approach enabled full artistic control, diverging from his punk roots toward electronic experimentation, facilitated by his use of synthesizers, drum machines, and computers—tools suited to his physical constraint of possessing only one functional hand following an earlier injury. The project's inception reflected Eisold's introspective state, marked by isolation and depression, which informed its initial darkwave and noise-inflected sound. Early efforts in 2007 focused on private composition and rudimentary recordings, shared selectively with associates in the scene, setting the stage for Cold Cave's debut output the following year. Without formal band members or live performances at this nascent stage, the venture remained Eisold's individual outlet, prioritizing poetic expression over immediate public dissemination.

Early releases and Love Comes Close (2008–2010)

Cold Cave's initial output from 2008 to 2009 comprised limited-edition singles, EPs, and cassettes distributed through independent channels, including Wesley Eisold's Heartworm Press imprint and collaborations with labels like . In 2008, the project released the three-song EP The Trees Grew Emotions and Died via , marking an early foray into synth-driven darkwave compositions. This was followed in 2009 by singles such as Etsel & Ruby, The Laurels, and Death Comes Close, alongside the cassette-only release Electronic Dreams, which featured experimental electronic tracks emphasizing lo-fi aesthetics and thematic contrasts of light and darkness. These early materials laid the groundwork for Cold Cave's debut full-length , Love Comes Close, recorded by Eisold in between 2008 and 2009. Initially self-released on Heartworm Press in 2009, the was subsequently licensed to for a wider distribution on November 3, 2009. By this point, Cold Cave had expanded from Eisold's endeavor to a , incorporating contributions from on vocals and keyboards, alongside other collaborators, to refine its and influences. The album's tracklist includes "Cebe and Me," "Love Comes Close," "Life Magazine," "The Laurels of Erotomania," and others, blending catchy melodies with bleak lyrical themes drawn from Eisold's prior hardcore background. Critics noted its balance of pop accessibility and gothic undertones, with Eisold aiming to counterbalance "the ugliness" of his earlier work through structured, atmospheric songcraft. Live performances during this era, often featuring Eisold and McElroy, showcased the material's evolution from studio recordings to stage renditions emphasizing electronic textures and vocal harmonies.

Cherish the Light Years era (2011–2012)

Cherish the Light Years, Cold Cave's second studio , was released on April 5, 2011, through . The album marked a shift toward more structured arrangements compared to the project's earlier noise-influenced work, featuring ten tracks with prominent electronic elements, baritone vocals by , and contributions from guest musicians. Key tracks included "," noted for its driving rhythm, and "The Great Pan Is Dead," which opens with orchestral strings. The tracklist comprised: "The Great Pan Is Dead," "Pacing Around the Church," "," "," "," "Icons of Summer," "Alchemy and You," "Fate in the Parade," "Black Dust," and "Villains of the Moon." Recording took place at and DFA's Plantain Studios in , with production and mixing handled by Chris Coady. Eisold handled primary songwriting, vocals, and duties, while guests included guitarist of on select tracks, alongside session players providing bass ( on "The Great Pan Is Dead"), guitar (Sean Martin), (Justin Kantor), viola (Beth Meyers), and violin (Gillian Rivera). No commercial singles were issued from the album, though promotional efforts highlighted tracks like "" through music videos and radio play. The album received generally positive reviews for its melodic accessibility and production polish, with praising its evolution into "soaring romantic melody" amid synth-driven intensity. described it as "bright and emphatic," evoking neon-lit urgency. called it an "intoxicating blend of belting tunes and utter insanity." However, some critics, such as , critiqued its synth tones as underdeveloped and overly derivative. In support of the release, Cold Cave conducted live performances throughout , often featuring Eisold backed by collaborators like of Prurient and rotating guests, emphasizing the album's material in club and festival settings. The era concluded without major follow-up releases by , transitioning toward a period of singles and experimental output.

Full Cold Moon and singles period (2013–2020)

In early 2013, Cold Cave announced three new singles and the "Meaningful Life" tour, alongside performances such as Grauzone Fest in Amsterdam on January 31. The band also released the digital single "Nausea, The Earth and Me" during this time. Later that year, Cold Cave supported Nine Inch Nails on tour dates starting in November. Throughout 2014, Cold Cave issued a series of EPs and singles, including "A Little Death to Laugh," "Young Prisoner Dreams of Romance," "Tristan Corbière," and "Oceans With No End." These were compiled chronologically into Full Cold Moon, a digipak released on May 13 by Heartworm Press, rather than as a new studio album. The collection totaled 12 tracks spanning 46 minutes, reissuing sold-out singles and a digital EP on heavyweight 180-gram in subsequent editions. From 2015 to 2016, Cold Cave maintained a low output of full releases, aligning with Wesley Eisold's focus on selective, shorter-form material over comprehensive albums. In September 2017, the band released the single "" on September 22, characterized by glossy synths and themes of personal transformation. This track appeared on the subsequent & Infinity EP, issued digitally on June 1, 2018, and in physical formats including a 10-inch . The four-song EP, blending and elements, explored romance, isolation, and longing across 18 minutes. The period through 2020 saw no additional full-length albums, with Cold Cave prioritizing sporadic EPs and singles, a reissue of Love Comes Close deluxe edition in 2019, and continued touring. This approach allowed flexibility in production, emphasizing Eisold's solo-driven vision amid evolving electronic influences.

Recent albums and developments (2021–present)

Cold Cave released the album Fate in Seven Lessons on June 11, 2021, via Heartworm Press, marking the project's first full-length studio album since 2014's Full Cold Moon. The record consisted of seven tracks, including covers such as "Waving Hands" by Absolute Body Control and "Heavenly Life" by , alongside originals emphasizing Wesley Eisold's signature synth-driven sound. Following the 2021 release, Cold Cave issued the single "Godstar," a cover of Psychic TV's track, in late 2021, available as a standalone release. The band maintained activity through sporadic live performances, including a European tour date in on May 16, 2023. In July , Cold Cave announced Passion Depression, their fourth studio album, which was released on , , via Heartworm Press in formats including , , and cassette. The album features eight tracks, led by singles "She Reigns Down" and "Shadow Dance," described by the band as "icy for the hot blooded." Supporting the release, Cold Cave embarked on a fall tour across and . Looking ahead, Cold Cave scheduled additional tour dates for 2025, including shows with Buzzkull, extending their live presence into the following year. These developments reflect ongoing evolution in Eisold's project, blending archival influences with contemporary production amid a hiatus from major releases between 2021 and 2024.

Musical style and influences

Core characteristics

Cold Cave's music is defined by a fusion of darkwave, , and , producing atmospheric, synth-driven compositions that emphasize and emotional resonance. sonic elements include vintage synthesizers such as the Solina String Ensemble for lush string-like textures, the MS-20 for rich analog tones, and the Wasp for gritty edges, which together generate haunting layers of pulsing basslines, echoing reverb, and sparse percussion. These arrangements often evoke 1980s and influences, with rhythms that balance danceable propulsion and introspective restraint, as heard in tracks like "Love Comes Close" from the 2009 album of the same name. Vocally, Wesley Eisold employs a deadpan, droning delivery—sometimes pitch-shifted for ethereal effect—over these electronic backdrops, creating tension between raw emotional expression and mechanical detachment. Lyrically, the project explores themes of romantic despair, existential isolation, narcissism, and tentative hope, drawing from personal confessions of depression and love, often rendered in poetic, symbolic language that prioritizes vulnerability over narrative resolution. This combination yields a goth-inflected aesthetic, where cold synth washes and minimalist structures underscore a pitch-black worldview tempered by glimmers of light, setting Cold Cave apart as a vehicle for Eisold's solitary artistic vision since its inception in 2007.

Evolution and influences

Cold Cave's sound originated in experimental and elements, drawing from Wesley Eisold's prior background and transitioning to suited to his physical constraints, including being with one hand. Early output, such as the Cremations, emphasized abrasive dissonance with foghorn synths, pulsing beats, and tracks like "Sex Ads" that prioritized raw experimentation over melody. This phase reflected influences from early and acts on labels like , including Yazoo and , alongside a pop-industrial hybrid akin to New Order's -era minimalism. The release of Love Comes Close in 2009 marked a pivot to melodic darkwave and , integrating gothic dancefloor accessibility with lingering noise undercurrents for a balance of beauty and ugliness. Subsequent albums like Cherish the Light Years (2011) refined this into more structured, emotionally resonant compositions influenced by , , and , yielding danceable yet introspective tracks. Eisold has repeatedly drawn from artists such as and , as well as , informing recurring motifs of romantic despair and sonic layering. By the mid-2010s, through singles compiled on Full Cold Moon (2014) and later EPs, the project incorporated greater communal input from collaborators like and , evolving toward polished electronic structures while retaining thematic depth. Lyrics shifted from predominant hopelessness in earlier works to themes of and , mirroring Eisold's personal changes, as evident in releases up to Fate in Seven Lessons (2021) and Passion Depression (2024). This progression maintained core darkwave-noise roots but emphasized catchier, synth-driven evolution, with Eisold describing the process as organic daily recording rather than rigid reinvention.

Contributors

Wesley Eisold

Wesley Eisold serves as the founder, primary songwriter, vocalist, and sole constant member of Cold Cave, directing its evolution from a solo electronic endeavor to a collaborative darkwave project. Born without a left hand, Eisold's early career in guitar-centric bands such as American Nightmare—where he acted as frontman from 1999 to 2004—encountered physical constraints, prompting his pivot to , drum machines, and digital production with Cold Cave around 2007–2008 in . In addition to music, Eisold operates Heartworm Press, an independent publisher he established in 2006 to distribute his poetry, prose, cassettes, and fanzines, which has since grown to produce offset-printed books by various authors. Eisold's contributions to Cold Cave encompass composing tracks blending crude noise with structured , as heard in the self-released debut album Love Comes Close (2009), and handling production on subsequent releases like Cherish the Light Years (2011). His lyrics, informed by poetic traditions rather than conventional songwriting, delve into isolation, romance, and mortality, often mirroring a nomadic upbringing as the child of a U.S. Navy captain involving frequent moves, including high school years split between a in , , and . For live performances and select recordings, Eisold incorporates collaborators, such as electronic artist , while maintaining creative control through vintage preferences and self-sufficient electronic setups.

Collaborating members and guests

Caralee McElroy provided backing vocals on several tracks from Cold Cave's debut album Love Comes Close, released on November 3, 2009, including the single "Life Magazine". contributed guitars and bass to three songs on the same album, bringing a rhythmic edge informed by his work with . Dominick Fernow, known for his Prurient project, collaborated on synthesizers for early Cold Cave recordings starting in 2008 and performed live with the project through 2011, including at the . For live performances around 2010–2011, the lineup expanded to include Jennifer Clavin on vocals and samplers, as well as Guy Licata on drums. In 2012, Cody Votolato joined as touring guitarist for U.S. dates and contributed to demos like "". has served as a primary collaborator since 2012, performing keyboards live and co-helming recent releases such as Fate in Seven Lessons (2021) and Passion Depression (2024) alongside .

Critical reception and legacy

Album-specific reviews

Love Comes Close (2009) received praise for its catchy, well-constructed songs that blended with influences, earning a 7.8 out of 10 from , which noted the album's appeal transcended genre limitations despite its lo-fi roots. Drowned in Sound described it as "good, fitfully very good," highlighting its undeniable momentum alongside earlier releases like the Cremations EP. Critics appreciated tracks like the title song for their direct, urgent lyrics evoking isolation amid chaos, though some found the production occasionally monotonous. Cherish the Light Years (2011) marked a shift to a fuller sound, with awarding it 7.3 out of 10 and commending the opener "The Great Pan Is Dead" as a "bracing and brilliant" declaration of evolution from Cold Cave's earlier . In contrast, critiqued its "artfully bad start" and reliance on "farty synths" and underdeveloped romantic themes, suggesting it failed to sustain initial promise. The album's goth-pop expansion, including Wesley Eisold's baritone vocals evoking , was seen as ambitious but uneven by reviewers. Full Cold Moon (2014), a of prior EPs, garnered a 6.8 from , which interpreted it as chronicling "imperfect progress" in reclaiming personal control through sparse, emotive arrangements like the bossa nova-inflected tracks. highlighted "Oceans With No End" as anthemic with driving rhythms, positioning it as the collection's most immediate standout amid broader electronic explorations. The Quietus noted the beauty in its simplicity, such as chords, despite potential bathetic risks in the songwriting. Fate in Seven Lessons (2021), a concise seven-track release, received a 7.2 from , which viewed it as substantial yet —not fully an album or EP—emphasizing its romantic depth veiled in biblical motifs. New Noise Magazine praised tracks like "Night Light" as resurgent daydreams, underscoring the project's enduring emotional resonance. observed a shift toward more organic elements compared to prior synthetic heaviness. Passion Depression (2024) was lauded by New Noise Magazine as a "magnum opus" in darkwave and , earning 4 out of 5 stars for its cohesive versatility and titular balance of intensity and melancholy. Treble described it as pushing and deeper into darkness, building on Cold Cave's established aesthetic with intensified thematic weight. Reflections of Darkness echoed its modern darkwave herald status, citing the album's dual nature of unity and range as representative of the project's maturation.

Broader impact and fan perspectives

Cold Cave has influenced the landscape by contributing to the resurgence of synth-driven darkwave following the band's formation in 2007. Their work blends , , and elements, drawing from influences like and , and has fostered cross-pollination through collaborations with artists such as those from Prurient, , and . Performances at cultural institutions including The Getty and The Guggenheim, alongside tours with acts like and , have extended their reach into broader artistic contexts. Wesley Eisold has described Cold Cave's fanbase as comprising well-read individuals from gothic and scenes, characterized as tough, sensitive, and attractive, creating a unique communal dynamic at shows where performers and audiences experience mutual belonging. This dedicated following appreciates the band's evolution from despair-themed early works to more hopeful expressions, often valuing the emotional depth and danceable energy in live settings. However, associations with controversial figures like have led to tour cancellations and backlash, highlighting divisions within the fan community over ideological alignments.

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