Chicago darkwave band Bleached Cross Release New Single “Lingering Souls” From Forthcoming LP "Wrath"

Bleached Cross have released “Lingering Souls,” the latest single from their forthcoming full-length Wrath, out July 24, 2026 via New Morality Zine.

The track pushes the band further into the shadowy edges of their sound, pairing eerie, spectral vocals and strong melodic hooks with layered, synth-heavy atmosphere and an almost dance-like electronic breakbeat. Blurring dark post-punk atmosphere and new wave with rhythmic electronic experimentation, “Lingering Souls” stands out as one of the album’s most striking moments.

Zak M. says the song is written from the perspective of the dead, reflecting on final moments with someone before passing, and is meant as a reminder that those who are gone remain with the living through the bonds shared in life.

Listen to “Lingering Souls” below.