Belgian cult new wave/post-punk act The Names released a brand new EP Volume via Alfa Matrix / Spleen+. Emerging from the iconic Factory Records label alongside the likes of Joy Division and New Order, The Names have solidified their place in music history.
With Volume, The Names once again prove why they're legends of the post-punk/new wave scene. So crank up the Volume, set it up to eleven and immerse yourself in their unparalleled sound.
Prepare to be swept away by four mesmerizing tracks that add another dynamic and eclectic chapter to their illustrious discography, just before the highly anticipated release of their upcoming studio album, Encore!. Link

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"Goth people want to have fun sometimes too. I guess if your listening time is 99% dark, sad songs or evil black metal songs, sometimes you want 1% joy, and here I come." - Franck Hueso
"For my sake, I could just stop playing the old stuff, but on the other hand, I know that our fans want it." - Anders Kobro
"It's my kind of duty to provoke people and to make sure they feel something — to dance, cry, do whatever they feel. I do motivate them, because that's my purpose." - Chris Corner
"It's a dark album. According to me, it's the darkest yet in our discography. It's also very suggestive, very introverted, less direct, and might be less friendly..." - Daniel Moilanen
