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Cold Hearted Festival 2025 is an international cold wave and post-punk convention taking place on November 14, 2025, at Matrix in Bochum, Germany, featuring a top-tier lineup of genre-leading bands from around the globe. Below are concise SEO-ready bullet points introducing each artist performing at the Bochum edition.
Lineup & Band Descriptions
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TRAITRS (Canada)
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Post-punk/ darkwave duo from Toronto, known for brooding atmospheres, propulsive bass, and anthemic, emotive vocals—standouts in the European goth/alternative scenes.
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DARK (Germany)
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Influential local act known for blending classic darkwave guitars with chilling synths, embodying the spirit of Germany’s underground post-punk movement.
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Automelodi (Canada)
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Montreal-based project led by Xavier Paradis, delivering a sleek fusion of French new wave, minimal synth, and post-punk with danceable, shimmering melodies, often sung in French.
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Then Comes Silence (Sweden)
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Stockholm’s gothic rock and post-punk purveyors, offering driving cinematic tracks about mortality and the occult, with influences echoing The Sisters of Mercy.
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Ductape (Turkey)
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Istanbul duo making waves thanks to minimalist electronics, raw energy, and intense, dancefloor-ready post-punk anthems filled with moody introspection.
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A Projection (Sweden)
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Modern post-punk from Stockholm, blending 1980s aesthetics with contemporary songwriting and energetic live shows—it’s atmospheric, melodic, and intensely rhythmic.
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Festival Facts
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Date & Place: November 14, 2025 – Matrix, Bochum, Germany
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Genre: Cold wave, post-punk, synth wave, darkwave
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Tickets: Limited and available via usual ticket outlets and Eventim.de
This event is recognized as a family-like gathering for fans, artists, and labels—cementing its status as a must-attend for anyone with a heart for the cold, melancholic, and contemporary dark alternative music scene.
