{"title":"Releases - Docile Bodies","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"docile-bodies-sculptures-in-motion-cs","title":"Docile Bodies \"Sculptures In Motion\"","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"103\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"125\" data-start=\"103\"\u003eSculptures in Motion\u003c\/em\u003e is the first physical release from Dutch post-punk band Docile Bodies, compiling their \u003cem data-end=\"218\" data-start=\"213\"\u003eArc\u003c\/em\u003e EP, the \u003cem data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"227\"\u003eDecadence\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-end=\"254\" data-start=\"243\"\u003eOnly This\u003c\/em\u003e singles, and their \u003cem data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"274\"\u003eLive at Effenaar\u003c\/em\u003e set. This collection captures the group’s early evolution, showcasing the tension and atmosphere that would soon define their debut full-length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"821\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eDocile Bodies draw from the lineage of Joy Division, The Cure, and contemporary European post-punk while carving a sound uniquely their own—driven basslines and stark percussion underpin Sjoerd Aarden’s commanding vocals and poetic lyricism. Across the release, their interplay of precision and raw emotion makes clear why the band has quickly become a rising name in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"823\"\u003eCompiled and released by à La Carte Records, \u003cem data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"868\"\u003eSculptures in Motion\u003c\/em\u003e offers both a retrospective look at Docile Bodies’ formative years and an essential entry point for new listeners.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à La Carte Records","offers":[{"title":"White cassette","offer_id":41748571881652,"sku":"ALC-109-CS-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/8331\/0772\/products\/ALC-109_Digital.png?v=1780258445"},{"product_id":"various-artists-alc-sampler-2023","title":"Various Artists \"ALC Sampler 2023\"","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"111\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"129\" data-start=\"111\"\u003eALC Sampler 2023\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the breadth and vitality of à La Carte Records’ roster, offering a curated selection of tracks that span post-punk, shoegaze, darkwave, and synth-driven indie. Featuring standout singles from Bedroom Eyes, Docile Bodies, Madeline Goldstein, The True Faith, Don’t Get Lemon, Spirits of Leo, Plight, Flesh of Morning, and Old Moon, the compilation captures a year of restless creativity and bold sonic exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"979\" data-start=\"556\"\u003eThe sampler highlights both familiar favorites and new directions, from Bedroom Eyes’ brooding textures to Madeline Goldstein’s synth-drenched elegance, alongside the driving rhythms of The True Faith and the experimental edge of Docile Bodies. Each track contributes to a cohesive portrait of the label’s signature aesthetic—dark, emotive, and forward-looking—while maintaining the unique voice of its respective artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"981\"\u003eMore than a collection of songs, \u003cem data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"1014\"\u003eALC Sampler 2023\u003c\/em\u003e is a snapshot of a thriving musical community, a document of collaboration and vision across the à La Carte roster. It offers both longtime followers and new listeners a chance to experience the label’s year in review, capturing the energy, diversity, and enduring creativity that define its sound.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à La Carte Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":43474370363572,"sku":"ALC-115-CD-1","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/8331\/0772\/files\/ALC-115_Digital.png?v=1780257754"},{"product_id":"docile-bodies-light-will-come-our-way","title":"Docile Bodies \"Light Will Come Our Way\"","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"529\" data-start=\"100\"\u003eOn \u003cem data-end=\"128\" data-start=\"103\"\u003eLight Will Come Our Way\u003c\/em\u003e, Docile Bodies refine their distinct brand of post-punk, weaving darkly shimmering guitars and commanding rhythms into expansive, emotional soundscapes. Taking cues from genre touchstones like The Cure and The Chameleons while echoing the urgency of modern peers such as Iceage, Protomartyr, and Eagulls, the band balances intensity with nuance, shaping a sonic identity that is uniquely their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"531\"\u003eThe record is a collection of meditations on art, nature, and family, continuing and evolving themes first explored on earlier releases like \u003cem data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"672\"\u003eOnly This\u003c\/em\u003e (2020) and \u003cem data-end=\"700\" data-start=\"695\"\u003eArc\u003c\/em\u003e (2022). Where past works often framed landscapes as metaphors for hopelessness and desolation, this album shifts toward a more confident embrace of nature—though still tinged with the restraint and uncertainty that define the band’s atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1415\" data-start=\"949\"\u003eLyrically and thematically, \u003cem data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"977\"\u003eLight Will Come Our Way\u003c\/em\u003e contemplates ancestry, legacy, and the inevitable interplay of life and death. It reflects on restored bonds, future offspring, and familial loss, placing these deeply personal reflections against a backdrop of towering guitars and pulsing rhythms. The result is an album that feels at once intimate and expansive—a meditation on memory, belonging, and the fragile beauty that persists in the face of darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à La Carte Records","offers":[{"title":"Yellow-in-clear 12\"","offer_id":43226693075124,"sku":"ALC-129-LP-1","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/8331\/0772\/files\/ALC-129Front.png?v=1717154624"},{"product_id":"various-artists-alc-sampler-2024","title":"Various Artists \"ALC Sampler 2024\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eALC Sampler 2024\u003c\/em\u003e compiles standout tracks from à La Carte Records’ 2024 releases, offering a curated snapshot of the label’s diverse roster. Spanning atmospheric post-punk, shimmering shoegaze, darkwave, and experimental synth, this compilation showcases the range and vision of artists pushing the boundaries of modern independent music. Each track contributes to a cohesive yet dynamic listening experience, reflecting the label’s commitment to bold, emotionally resonant sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eFeaturing exclusive collaborations and fan-favorite singles, the sampler includes highlights from Holy Wire, Bleached Cross, Public Circuit, Docile Bodies, Mirror of Venus, Welcome Strawberry, and more. From the brooding intensity of Bleached Cross’ “Grief’s Eternal Wound” to the ethereal textures of Pet TV’s “Honey” and the hypnotic pulse of Mirror of Venus’ “Never Say Forever,” the collection captures the spectrum of moods and styles that defined the label’s year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eALC Sampler 2024\u003c\/em\u003e is both a gateway for new listeners and a must-have for longtime fans, offering an immersive journey through the standout moments of à La Carte Records’ catalog. Whether discovering a favorite artist for the first time or revisiting cherished tracks, this compilation delivers a vibrant and compelling portrait of a label at the forefront of post-punk and modern indie music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à La Carte Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":43408359129268,"sku":"ALC-133-CD-1","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/8331\/0772\/files\/ALC-133_Digital.png?v=1780265369"},{"product_id":"docile-bodies-light-will-come-our-way-test-press","title":"Docile Bodies \"Light Will Come Our Way\" Test Press","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"529\" data-start=\"100\"\u003eOn \u003cem data-end=\"128\" data-start=\"103\"\u003eLight Will Come Our Way\u003c\/em\u003e, Docile Bodies refine their distinct brand of post-punk, weaving darkly shimmering guitars and commanding rhythms into expansive, emotional soundscapes. 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