Sinister Stars by Cliff and Ivy: Alaska's goth duo
Cliff and Ivy present Sinister Stars- Album release date Oct 4, 2024.
We are the only goth artist based in Alaska. We are honored to work with esteemed collaborators, for this, is our first Vinyl LP release. It features all new Cliff and Ivy songs.
We collaborated with:
Renowned producer and synthesizer guru Paul Roessler at Kitten Robot Studio in Los Angeles. Paul is famous for his work in The Screamers, Twisted Roots and Nina Hagen Band. Paul produces many legendary LA punk and other artists at Kitten Robot Studio.
Martin Atkins, world famous industrial drummer of Public Image Limited, Killing Joke, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails and Pigface. Martin is the originator of the PPIM, Post-Punk Industrial Museum in Chicago, Illinois.
Jim Babjak, incredible lead guitarist of The Smithereens! The Smithereens are a world famous rock band starting in the 80s and still performing today.
Kurt Reil, producer, House of Vibes Studio in Highland Park NJ. Kurt is also well known for his drumming and vocals in The Gripweeds.
Tom Coyne, awesome drummer for the famous classic death rock band 45 Grave.
Longtime collaborators and friends drummer Brian Troisi and drummer Matt Thomas.
This is an album for our current world. We went deep into themes like the passion of creativity, redemption of love, death, breaking loose from oppression, and being free.
Be the first to get the full album Sinister Stars which is our newest and greatest release to date!
Our pre-order offers you choices to get involved - you can order a digital album, CD, Shirt, or Vinyl LP, or get them all!
Pre-ordered Digital/streaming album, Compact Disc and T shirt will be released/shipped between Oct 4 and Oct 7, 2024.
12" Vinyl LP will ship to you after October 4, 2024, as soon as we receive them from the manufacturer.
Due to shipping costs we may be unable to ship to certain countries, we'll contact you if this affects your order.
Track listing for 12" Vinyl LP:
Side One:
Devil's Helpers
We Ignite
We Live to Be Free
Bloody Ghost
In the Name of Evil
Side Two:
Liars on Fire
Die Tonight
Take It All Back
Upon the Event of Your Death
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Compact Disc and digital download will include 2 more tracks:
Soul Garbage
Devil's Helpers Death Bongo Party
All orders include digital download of all tracks.
Tracklist
| 1. | Devil's Helpers | 4:38 |
| 2. | We Ignite | 5:09 |
| 3. | We Live To Be Free | 5:00 |
| 4. | Bloody Ghost | 3:27 |
| 5. | In the Name of Evil | 3:36 |
| 6. | Liars on Fire | 4:45 |
| 7. | Die Tonight | 3:57 |
| 8. | Take It All Back | 5:38 |
| 9. | Upon The Event of Your Death | 3:01 |
| 10. | Will The Circle Be Unbroken | 3:14 |
| 11. | Soul Garbage | 1:59 |
| 12. | Devil's Helpers Death Bongo Party | 4:52 |
Credits
Credits by song:
Devil's Helpers: Ivy Silence, vocals. Cliff Livingston: guitar, bass.
Vocals, guitar and bass recorded by Cliff at House of Extreme Darkness Studio, Anchorage, Alaska. Live drums by Martin Atkins, recorded at the PPIM Studio in Chicago, Illinois. Synthesizer recorded by Paul Roessler, mixed and produced by Paul at Kitten Robot Studios, Los Angeles. Co-produced by Cliff Livingston.
We Ignite: Ivy Silence, vocals. Cliff Livingston: guitar, bass.
Vocals, all rhythm guitar and bass recorded by Cliff at House of Extreme Darkness Studio, Anchorage, Alaska. Jim Babjak: solo lead guitar recorded by Kurt Reil at House of Vibes, Highland Park NJ. Brian Troisi: live drums recorded by Kurt at House of Vibes. Mixed and produced by Kurt Reil. Co-produced by Cliff Livingston
We Live to Be Free: Ivy Silence:vocals. Tom Coyne: live drums. Paul Roessler: synthesizer. Recorded and produced by Paul Roessler at Kitten Robot Studio Los Angeles. Cliff Livingston: Guitar and bass, recorded by Cliff at House of Extreme Darkness Studio, Anchorage, Alaska. Produced and mixed by Paul Roessler. Co-produced by Cliff Livingston.
Bloody Ghost: Ivy Silence, vocals.Tom Coyne, drums. Cliff Livingston: Guitar and bass. Outro sound effects produced by Cliff Livingston. Paul Roessler: piano. Recorded, mixed, and produced by Paul Roessler at Kitten Robot Studio Los Angeles. Co-produced by Cliff Livingston.
In The Name of Evil: Ivy Silence, vocals. Cliff Livingston: guitar, bass, drum programming. Live drums by Matt Thomas, recorded in Albuquerque New Mexico. Mixed and produced by Cliff Livingston at House of Extreme Darkness Studio, Anchorage Alaska.
Liars on Fire: Ivy Silence: vocals. Tom Coyne: live drums. Recorded and produced by Paul Roessler at Kitten Robot Studio Los Angeles. Cliff Livingston: Guitar, bass, drum programming, recorded by Cliff at House of Extreme Darkness Studio, Anchorage, Alaska. Matt Thomas, live drums, Albuquerque New Mexico. Produced and mixed by Paul Roessler. Co-produced by Cliff Livingston.
Die Tonight: Ivy Silence, vocals.Tom Coyne, drums. Cliff Livingston: Guitar and bass. Paul Roessler: synthesizer. Recorded, mixed, and produced by Paul Roessler at Kitten Robot Studio Los Angeles. Co-produced by Cliff Livingston.
Take It All Back: Ivy Silence:vocals. Tom Coyne: live drums. Paul Roessler: piano and synthesizer. Recorded and produced by Paul Roessler at Kitten Robot Studio Los Angeles. Cliff Livingston: Guitar and bass, recorded by Cliff at House of Extreme Darkness Studio, Anchorage, Alaska. Produced and mixed by Paul Roessler. Co-produced by Cliff Livingston.
Upon the Event of Your Death: Ivy Silence, vocals. Cliff Livingston: guitar, bass, synth, drum programming. Mixed and produced by Cliff Livingston at House of Extreme Darkness Studio, Anchorage Alaska.
Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Ivy Silence, vocals. Cliff Livingston: backing vocals, guitar, bass, synth, drum programming. Mixed and produced by Cliff Livingston at House of Extreme Darkness Studio, Anchorage Alaska.
Soul Garbage: Ivy Silence, vocals. Cliff Livingston: experimental ambient backing sounds. Mixed and produced by Cliff Livingston at House of Extreme Darkness Studio, Anchorage Alaska.
Devil's Helpers Death Bongo Party: Ivy Silence, vocals. Cliff Livingston: guitar, bass, and drum programming, recorded by Cliff at House of Extreme Darkness Studio, Anchorage, Alaska. Live drums and bongos by Martin Atkins, recorded at the PPIM Studio in Chicago, Illinois. Intro and outro vocalization by Martin Atkins. Synthesizer recorded by Paul Roessler, Mixed and produced by Cliff Livingston at House of Extreme Darkness Studio Anchorage Alaska.
C 2024 Cliff and Ivy, House of Extreme Darkness
All songs by Livingston/Thrasher-Livingston, except Will The Circle Be Unbroken, which is a 100 year old traditional hymn in the public domain.
Music by Cliff Livingston. Lyrics by Ivy Silence
All tracks mastered by Kurt Reil, House of Vibes Studio, Highland Park NJ
License
All rights reserved.
"one of the more original and intriguing projects in the international goth music scene right now" - Gothic Rock Magazine. Cliff and Ivy are a duo based in ALASKA. They sound like if Siouxsie Sioux and Iggy Pop had a baby.
Self represented, they can tour anywhere.
Their music is influenced by magic. Their psychedelic style lyrics are derived from synesthesia.