The breakout debut album from pioneering synthwave artist Essenger is back on wax! This special double vinyl edition features a whole LP with bonus content including the new song Silence in collaboration with The Midnight, a selection of original instrumentals & remixes, updated artwork and printed album lyrics. By building cinematic synthscapes with a dark, futuristic edge and infusing them with personal lyrics and songwriting touches, Essenger has crafted an immersive and beautifully produced recording that is unlike anything else in the synthwave genre to date. Essenger has assembled a remarkable group of collaborators for the album as well. From the dystopian atmosphere of Empire of Steel with Scandroid to the darkly beautiful duet with Lexi Norton on Downfall and the metal-inspired aggression of Lost Boys with Young Medicine, each track on After Dark holds its own personality with plenty of surprises for listeners to discover.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
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Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
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Technics SL-1500C Turntable
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Confessor Unraveled
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Full Time Hobby
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Ebba Åsman When You Know
Dorado
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Textures Genotype (Splatter Green & Yellow)
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Guv Warmer Than Gold
Run For Cover
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The Power Station The Power Station [2xLP]
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Daphni Butterfly [2xLP]
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Megadeth Megadeth [2xLP]
Frontiers New Recordings Physical Only
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The Cribs Selling a Vibe
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Ailbhe Reddy Kiss Big
Don Giovanni
January 30, 2026 -
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Atlantic Catalog Group
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