NEW ALBUM

Vampire Valentine

Vampire Valentine is a UK-based darkwave/post-punk band from Newcastle upon Tyne formed in 2025 by producer Michael Longstaff & bassist Kieron Wright with help from US-based cyberpunk producer Ricky Conover, aka Forerunnerx. On November 14th, 2025, they released their debut single, “Porcelain” , including the B-side track “Olivia”. December 1st saw the band release their final single titled “Thorns” from their upcoming album “Dry Remains”, released January 14th, 2026. This release saw the band show off their multiple styles and blend them into a signature sound that the band have maintained throughout their releases.

Vampire Valentine will release their highly anticipated 6-track EP “Pale Dawn” on April 17, 2026, followed by their second full-length album in summer 2026, both distributed through Morella Records’ Bandcamp presence with promotional support across press, radio, playlists, and social media.

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Vampire Valentine Sign with Morella Records

“I am quite excited to work with Vampire Valentine, there sound is classic but fresh!” says Blake Carpenter, founder of Morella Records. “They are already busting their asses pushing their first singles and first full length release and that is what drew me to them, after the music of course.”

“Vampire Valentine are pleased to announce that we’ll be joining the Morrella Records family for our next EP and album 2! We couldn’t be more thrilled to tell you all if we tried!

Thanks for the support from Michael, Kieron, Ricky – Vampire Valentine

BIO

Vampire Valentine is a darkwave/post-punk band from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, featuring singer/producer Michael Longstaff and bassist/guitarist Kieron Wright and US-based producer Ricky Conover, who goes by his cyberpunk producer alias, Forerunnerx. Michael and Kieron formed the band in October 2025 and soon after added Ricky to the team. Debuting onto the scene with their first release, Porcelain, with the B-side Oliva on November 14th, and their second release, the single

Thorns, all tracks would be included on their debut album, Dry Remains, which was released on January 14th, 2026. Included on this album were the standout tracks Stitching Undone, Decay, Poison and Fresh.

Michael and Kieron started the project Vampire Valentine after meeting through Michael’s fiancée, who previously attended school with Kieron. The pair had a shared desire to be in/create a darkwave/post-punk band, so ideas came naturally and fast for the duo when getting the project off the ground. They soon recruited Ricky, a friend and frequent collaborator of Michael on his solo music ‘Necro Noise’. The band takes inspiration from classic post-punk bands like The Sisters of Mercy and new-age darkwave acts like Twin Tribes, giving the band a very distinct and welcome sound.

The band are yet to play live in any capacity but are gearing up behind the scenes to put together the best show they can possibly do and are in the process of finding a few new members for the band. Vampire Valentine is looking to be a good addition to the goth scene with the love and passion they have for it.

Vampire Valentine is:

Michael Longstaff: Singer & Producer

Location: North Shields/Newcastle Upon Tyne

Kieron Wright: bass guitar & rhythm guitar

Location: Consett/Newcastle Upon Tyne

Ricky Conover: Producer & synth work

Location: Murrayville, Illinos

Website: https://vampirevalentine.morellarecords.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vampire_valentinencl/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583302482320

Bandcamp: https://vampirevalentine.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5IFOqHlbt37UXsz73a02og?si=eS-7k7nwQgK3icJtfjk6fw