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20 mei

Date: mei 20, 2025

Lay Bare Fest Announces Initial Lineup for First Edition, more bands TBA

Lay Bare Recordings will present their first Lay Bare Fest in London on Sept. 27, in The Black Heart (Camden Town). The label will showcase acts from its international roster of artists including Germany’s Coltaine — whose new album is set to release through Lay Bare in September — as well as Rosy Finch from Spain, the industrialist Mrs Frighthouse from Scotland, and the dark folk of Kariti and the post-metallic The Answer Lies in the Black Void.

Get your tickets here: TICKET LINK

30 apr

Date: april 30, 2025

CHAOS THEORY MUSIC Announcing Lay Bare Fest - Frequencies Across Borders!

A Cross-Border Collaboration Empowering Underground Music.

In response to the growing challenges faced by emerging European artists in a post-Brexit music landscape, Lay Bare Recordings is proud to present a Label Showcase Festival in London on September 27th at The Black Heart, aimed at building bridges between the UK and European underground scenes.
The label showcase festival will feature cutting-edge acts from the Lay Bare roster and exclusive album release shows.

Line-up TBA and tickets released very soon... save the event on Dice to hear about it.

21 apr

Date: april 21, 2025

Workshop Beyond The Buzz - Sustainable Choices For Your Band Career at Metal Business Club Roadburn Breakfast Great Succes!

It was such a special experience to lead this session during Roadburn Breakfast, alongside an inspiring group of music industry experts from the Metal Business Club.

As a record label and career advisor, I believe it’s just as important to focus on mental and physical health—and finding balance in your personal life—as it is to focus on career and success.

A huge shout-out to the amazing musicians—both national and international—who showed up early in the morning to listen, ask questions, and reflect on their own journey. Your openness and dedication meant a lot to me.

17 apr

Date: april 17, 2025

Career Guidance Session (Free) at Roadburn Festival!

On Saturday, April 19th, I’ll be joining the Metal BC Roadburn Breakfast in Tilburg—a free morning session for musicians, creatives, and music professionals.

Together with a group of industry experts, we’ll be answering your questions about copyright, career development, social media, recording, and more. All in a relaxed setting, over a cup of coffee.

For who? Musicians & creative professionals

When? Saturday, April 19th | 10:00–12:00 Where? Restaurant Rosalie, Tilburg

Cost? Free (just sign up!) Save your spot: see below (max 35 spots)

https://metalbc.com/networks/events/176387

Let’s build a career that fits you.

#RoadburnFestival #MetalBusinessClub #MusicIndustry #SustainableCareer #AskAnExpert #CreativeCommunity

14 apr

Date: april 14, 2025

REPRESS of LOWEN's Do Not Go To War With The Demons Of Mazandaran COMING SOON!

Repress of the London based world doom visionaries LOWEN  'Do Not Go To War With the Demons of Mazandaran' via Church Road Records (UK) and Lay Bare Recordings (EU) is coming up! The first pressing of their sophomore album that came out on 4th October 2024 SOLD OUT IN A SEC!

SO BETTER GRAB THIS PRE-ORDER BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!

The repress comes in 2 variations heavy weight vinyl w/ a 8 pages booklet. The amazing cover artwork is made by the renowned oil painter Hervé Scott Flament

Clear w/ transparent green splatter (Europe, Lay Bare Recordings) and Clear w/ transparent orange splatter (UK, Churchroad Records), Lowen will have both variations available.

19 mrt

Date: maart 19, 2025

DHEGHOM by kariti - Now on CD!

KARITI's haunting sophomore album DHEGHOM - a deep, immersive journey through sorrow and ritual - is now finally available on CD, featuring an exclusive bonus track: "Katie Cruel."

This release weaves dark ambient, folk, and ethereal drone, with contributions from Dorthia Cottrell (Windhand), Jon K (Cough, Dorthia Cottrell), and Marco (Grime, Simian Steel) on guitars and noise. Expect synths, analogue piano, strings, and an intense duet with Dorthia—all crafted into a soundscape that feels like a liturgical rite under a moonlit sky. *Katie Cruel is a traditional song arranged by kariti for Rhodes piano. 

Available now via Lay Bare Recordings in :

Standard Edition – CD with a 16-page lyric/photo booklet

Available through kariti:  A beautiful Limited Box Set (50 copies) – Hand-numbered & signed CD, A3 signed analogue photo poster, ‘Mourn’ metal pin

19 feb

Date: februari 19, 2025

Rejoice, fans of the riff! We heard your pleas for a Mudslinger vinyl, and here it is!

One side features the 21-minute sludge behemoth Mudslinger, while the other showcases stunning artwork by Throne, laser-etched directly onto the vinyl. We wanted to make this release special, and we believe we’ve done just that.

Out on Consouling and Lay Bare Recordings on Friday, March 28.

We’ll be doing a special run of shows to celebrate Mudslinger, and as the forward-thinking people we are, we’ll also be unveiling some music from our upcoming album. Stay riffed for the pre-order on February 28th!

18 feb

Date: februari 18, 2025

Lay Bare Recordings is honoured and elated to welcome The Answer Lies in the Black Void to the Lay Bare Family!

An authentic and genuine voice that touches the soul, weaving magic on stage and transmitting raw emotion with every note. Their music is a journey—dark, immersive, and deeply moving.

We’re absolutely thrilled about this signing and even more excited to announce that a new album is on the horizon, set for release in the autumn. 

We are already excited at the thought of sharing with you more of our journey with The Answer Lies in The Black Void as they finish work on their astonishing new album!

#TheAnswerLiesInTheBlackVoid #LayBareRecordings #NewSigning #NewAlbum2025 #DarkAtmospheres #PrideManagement #LaybareUK 

02 feb

Date: februari 02, 2025

KARITI's Album 'DHEGOM' Turns One Year: Limited Edition Anniversary CD with Exclusive Extras Coming This Spring

KARITI's album DHEGHOM turns 1 year today, to celebrate her first 366 days on Earth we came up with a little gift: A special limited edition CD. Thank you for the incredible support this sonic child of kariti received!

The CD is coming this spring and the pre-orders will be set up shortly.  

The CD will be available in two variants:

6 panel digifile, original album + a bonus track and a 16 page lyric/photo/illustration booklet. Available through Lay Bare Recordings and KARITI.

The ultra-limited CD Box set will include the 6 panel digifile CD, original album tracks + a bonus track and a 16 page lyric/photo/illustration booklet. A metal pin and an analogue photograph poster, which KARITI will personally number, sign, roll, and ship to you in a screen-printed cardboard box. This box will also be available through KARITI's bandcamp and at the merch table at KARITI's next live shows (announced very soon).

Credits:

All photography by Laura Sans Gassó, Layout by STRX art, Logo Design by  Unknown Relic (Stephen Wilson), Pins by Sonic Print made in Czech Republic

02 feb

Date: februari 02, 2025

Into the Cat’s Eye Nebula, the second album by Mojo & The Kitchen Brothers Disappeared in Record Time!

Almost an Instant Sell-Out: Into the Cat’s Eye Nebula, the second album by Mojo & The Kitchen Brothers, sold out in a flash—but it’s coming back!

A fresh repress on black heavyweight wax is now available for pre-order. Don’t miss this chance to own it.

You can also grab it in a special bundle with the 2nd pressing of their first album, Mojo’s Heavy Cream.

Secure your copy before they’re gone again!