Chicago’s electro-rock quartet, Comasoft, have made a triumphant return with their brand new EP, “Gather at the End,” released on April 25th via Moth in a Flame! The EP features five fresh tracks, including the previously released singles “Numbing” and “Firebomb.”
Produced at BLVM3 Studios in Chicago, “Gather at the End” features founding member Tomasz Banach alongside Ramirez, Christopher Lee, and Chris Cambell. This marks Comasoft’s first new music since 2023’s “Finis Temporis” and 2015’s “Let’s go All the Way” EP.
This new EP is particularly significant as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut release on Moth in a Flame Records. Over two decades, the band has released two full-length albums, four EPs, and numerous singles, including their college radio hit “10volt.” While band members have evolved, Comasoft continues to deliver a sound that feels both fresh and reminiscent of iconic bands like The Cure, Placebo, and Gary Numan, all wrapped in an 80s neon aesthetic. Ramirez’s new romantic vocals blend seamlessly with powerful synthesizers and sharp guitars.
Gather at the End Tracklisting:
Fire Bomb
Restless Life
Numbing (Perchance)
Deprive
Trapped in a Vial
For those who came of age in Chicago between Generation X and Millennial, Comasoft was a familiar face in the city’s dark, fog-filled clubs, sharing stages with electro-glam contemporaries and supporting major acts like Madina Lake, Hawthorne Heights, Breathe Carolina, The Presets, and Kill Hannah, as well as dark electronic artists such as IAMX, Apoptygma Berzerk, and Stabbing Westward.
Comasoft made their long-awaited return to the stage this past November, opening for a sold-out hometown show with Stabbing Westward. Riding high on the energy of that performance, Jay Ramirez and Comasoft focused on completing their new EP and booking more shows in 2025. Upcoming dates include a headlining show at Cobra Lounge in Chicago on April 25th and supporting EBM legends Leaether Strip in Columbus, Ohio on July 11th. More dates for 2025 are expected to be announced soon.
COMASOFT LIVE DATES 2025:
4/25/2025 Cobra Lounge, Chicago w/ BA Sisters and DJ Leo
7/11/2025 Black Swan Bar and Grill, Columbus w/Leaether Strip and the Stigmas
In the heart of Eastern North Carolina, where the neon lights glimmer like promises and the echoes of the 80s still resonate, a twisted harmony of nostalgia and darkness was brewing.
Jason, is a man with a penchant for the night. Ttransplanted to the city in 1986, andfinding solace in the ethereal tunes of Duran Duran and the haunting beats of Oingo Boingo wove his fascination with the night, where mysteries unfolded in the shadows. The radio waves whispered secrets of the city, leading him down a path where the line between light and dark blurred. His punk roots intertwined with the pulse of electronic music, forming a new rhythm in his soul. It was the night that beckoned him, the night that rivaled the day for his attention.
Chris is the voice behind Night Rivals, han insatiable desire for creation, and found his calling in the wild rush of a live show. A single song written while in high school revealed the exhilaration of the stage, and he embraced the power it held over his emotions. Drums and dreams became his constant companions, and the urge to make music grew stronger. When their paths converged, a new sound emerged. Their influences, wildly different yet curiously compatible, gave birth to a unique blend of synth, goth, pop, and disco. Night Rivals was born. Unafraid to explore the unknown, they became a rhythmic enigma in the city’s underground music scene. The name Night Rivals emerged from a labyrinth of ideas. The night held the power to rival the day, to stir the passions of those who longed for something more than the ordinary. The duo’s quest to bring the night to life resonated with the audience, and the name captured the essence of their music. But the road to recognition is never easy. They found themselves in a race against time, battling against other bands with the same dreams. The night was their ally, but also their rival, challenging them to stand out in a world cloaked in shadows.
In the dimly lit studio, the creative process unfolded. Jason, untrained but driven, crafted melodies from emotions. Minor scales became his voice, an outlet for his inner darkness. Chris, the restless musician, let the lyrics write themselves as he surrendered to the music’s whims. Their songwriting was not just an artistic endeavor; it was a conduit for their souls. The melodies were catharsis, a release of their deepest desires and fears. Each composition revealed a piece of their essence, haunting and mesmerizing in equal measure. Collaboration was both a gift and a curse. The studio witnessed moments of brilliance when their differences ignited sparks of creativity. But it also bore witness to clashes, where egos clashed like titans. In their pursuit of perfection, they learned that sometimes, it was the absence of a rigid plan that allowed the music to flow. Time constraints and progress markers only stifled their creative spirits. The night gave them the freedom to create without boundaries, where music became a form of therapy.
Music had the power to change the world. It held the ability to unite people, to convey messages that words alone couldn’t. The echoes of charity concerts from their youth still resonated in their memories, reminding them of the collective strength of music. As Night Rivals, they hoped to continue the tradition, to create music that touched hearts and minds. The journey was long and arduous, but they believed that the pioneers of change were out there, finding their voices through the music. Their music embodied the essence of the night, where emotions ran deep, and desires danced in the shadows. As they played their haunting melodies, their audience was transported to a realm where the night was both a friend and a foe. In the city of Chicago, where the neon lights whispered secrets and the night held its breath, Night Rivals left an indelible mark.
The story of Night Rivals was an unfinished symphony, a journey filled with haunting echoes of the night. Their melodies continued to echo through the alleys of the city, drawing in those who longed for the enigmatic embrace of the night. In the end, their music would remain a testament to the power of the night, a tribute to the shadows that hid the mysteries of life. Night Rivals, forever in pursuit of the elusive night, left their mark on the city’s music scene, echoing through time and memory. And so, the night continued to rival the day, as the music of Night Rivals played on, a haunting melody that transcended the boundaries of time and space.
10.28.2023 the album ‘Cinematic’ will be released on physical disc only, featuring various remixed hits of the last year. The next single, ‘Love Persuasion,’ was released in August. Additionally, we are working on a western US tour for November ’23..
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