Ashton Nyte of the South African gothic darkwave act The Awakening checked in with the following message:
I am delighted to share The Awakening’s new video for ‘Your Vampire’ with you!
‘Your Vampire’ is a love song. It is a song about passion, devotion and commitment, despite the challenges we face or the limitations of life itself. It is also Rose’s favourite song from the album, so I thought a video was in order.
The video for ‘Your Vampire’ can be seen below.
The Awakening is about to embark on their Dark Carnival Tour 2026, which kicks off with 9 UK dates in March/April. The new tour incorporates more acoustic, electronic and experimental elements than last year’s Haunting Tour, showcasing the band’s artistic diversity and why frontman Ashton Nyte has been called “Johannesburg’s Bowie” by the media.
The Awakening will be supported by UK Dark Rock band Black Lakes, with additional special guests at select shows. Tickets are on sale now at www.theawakening.com/live
THE AWAKENING – DARK CARNIVAL TOUR 2026 (UK)
31 March – EDINBURGH – Bannerman’s
1 April – MANCHESTER – The Deaf Institute
2 April – BRADFORD – Nightrain
4 April – BRISTOL – Exchange**
5 April – LONDON – The Underworld*
6 April – KNOWLE – Slow Century Records, Knowle (acoustic show)
7 April – BIRMINGHAM – The Asylum Venue
10 April – SWANSEA – Hangar 18
12 April – SOUTHAMPTON – The Brook
Support: Black Lakes, Ghost Dance*, Dhampyres**
The Awakening‘s latest album (Self Titled) has been released on October 18, 2024 via Intervention Arts.
Our review can be found here.