Various Artists "à La Carte Records Sampler 2025"

ALC Sampler 2025 brings together highlights from à La Carte Records’ most exciting releases of the year, offering a snapshot of the label’s dynamic post-punk, shoegaze, and darkwave roster. From the brooding intensity of Anemic to the ethereal textures of Velvet, this compilation captures the range and depth of the artists shaping the contemporary underground.

The 14-track collection features standout songs from both longtime favorites and emerging voices: Nuxx, Sunder, Pleasure Pill, Public Circuit, Justice Divine, Feudal, The Shape, Plight, forever ☆, Observation Room, Welcome Strawberry, and the collaborative effort between The True Faith & Sculpture Club. Each track is a carefully curated expression of mood and style, highlighting the label’s commitment to evocative songwriting and boundary-pushing production.

Whether exploring the sharp, driving rhythms of post-punk, the shimmering layers of shoegaze, or the haunting undertones of modern darkwave, ALC Sampler 2025 serves as both an entry point for newcomers and a celebration for longtime listeners. It’s a year-in-review that underscores à La Carte Records’ role as a hub for innovation, atmosphere, and uncompromising artistic vision.