Welcome to the Shadows
Morella Records exists for the music that never left the underground, the sounds that refused to fade when the spotlight moved on.
Post-punk’s angular intensity. Gothic rock’s romantic despair. Deathrock’s macabre energy. Darkwave’s synthesized melancholy. This is where reverb-drenched guitars meet driving basslines that echo through empty cathedrals, where vocals whisper and wail of beauty found only in darkness.
We’re not chasing trends. We’re not diluting the darkness with dance floor concessions. We’re preserving a lineage for artists who refuse to compromise their vision.
Since the late ’80s, we’ve understood that some of the most profound truths are painted in shades of black. We’ve never left the scene. We’ve watched it evolve, fracture, and too often get watered down by those who don’t understand what made it matter in the first place.
Morella Records is for those who still find solace in the shadows.
Where others see darkness, we see home.
FEATURED ARTIST
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.
Are You Morella?
Do your songs dwell in shadows? Does your music carry the weight of atmospheric guitars, haunting melodies, and authentic darkness? Are you searching for a label that understands traditional goth rock isn't a trend, it's a lineage?
Morella Records is building a roster of artists who refuse to compromise their vision. If your sound honors the roots of gothic rock, post-punk, deathrock, or darkwave without industrial or EDM crossovers, we want to hear from you.