Seattle-based quartet Jupe Jupe returns with Kill Your Darlings, the haunting and melodic first single from their forthcoming album King of Sorrows, slated for release in October 2026.
Known for their cinematic fusion of post punk and darkwave, Jupe Jupe continue to refine their signature sound, focusing on the moody, melodic, and emotionally charged attributes of their work.
Jupe Jupe comprises My Young (vocals, synths), Bryan Manzo (guitar, bass, saxophone), Patrick Partington (guitar), and Jarrod Arbini (drums, percussion). Across eight acclaimed albums and EPs the band has shown range and development, blending noir textures with danceable wistfulness.
Bryan Manzo says: "Darkwave and Post-Punk…
Synthesis is not just about electricity, but also about texture and sound. What if Marc Bolan played guitar on Depeche Mode’s “Black Celebration” or Trent Reznor programmed synths on Echo and the Bunnymen’s “Heaven Up Here”? That is the sonic firmament we tried to build for “Kill Your Darlings”. Through that we wanted to drive a pulsing bass, tribal drums, and post-punk rhythmic guitar jangle. The lyrics, which often arrive more as a process of channeling than grinding, tell a tale with which every artist struggles; what to keep and what to kill. We hope this song provides a fresh heartbeat for introspective listeners looking for sanctuary, out in the darkness of the Pacific Northwest."
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Jupe Jupe
No-Count Records
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