Black Doldrums are a London post-punk trio formed in 2016 by Kevin Gibbard (guitar/vocals) and Sophie Landers (drums/vocals), later expanded with a bassist. Their sound draws on 80s gothic post-punk, darkwave and synth-pop, drawing comparisons to Joy Division, The Cure and Bauhaus. The third album Repetition Compulsion (November 2026, Fuzz Club Records) closes their 'State of Mind Trilogy', a three-album arc that began with Dead Awake (2022) and continued with In Limerence (2024). The band has toured extensively across the UK and Europe, including a 2025 support slot on Archive's European arena tour.
Black Doldrums releases the single 'Compulsion' - the second taste of the upcoming album Repetition Compulsion, which comes out November 13, 2026 via Fuzz Club.
The band announces a UK and European tour for spring 2027.
Black Doldrums announces third album Repetition Compulsion and releases lead single 'Repetition' with accompanying music video.
Second album In Limerence comes out October 18, 2024 via Fuzz Club, co-produced by Theo Verney.
Black Doldrums tours Europe as support for Archive on their arena tour and performs at the Dark Skies Over Witten festival in Germany.
