Silent Runners

Mixing new wave with post-punk influences, Silent Runners (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) made a name for themselves on stage with energetic shows that are both compelling and strangely hypnotizing. Minimalist guitars, deep bass riffs and steady drum beats, going from an almost krautrock-like drive to all out bombastic. All topped with classic synths and a powerful voice, soaked in reverb. In 2017 Silent Runners released their debut album The Directory, which reached underground audiences all around the globe. The release was followed by a series of well received shows that cemented the band’s live reputation in the underground post punk scene. The band’s second record Statues & Ornaments appeared in 2022 and was released at that year’s Wave Gotik Treffen festival. The album showcases a heavier emphasis on post-punk influences and more drum-driven songs, without compromising the iconic mix of synths, guitars and deep vocals the band became known for. Recently the band toured Dutch clubs together with the legendary Clan of Xymox, with more shows to come in 2025. In the meanwhile, new singles loom on the horizon, while the band is working on a third full album to release somewhere in coming years.