Obscure Sound Blog - Say Hello to the Void for Me
A moody darkwave pull consumes throughout “Say Hello to the Void for Me,” a new track from Eddie Wrevlonne, the bedroom-pop solo project of vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Edward Wagner (from the projects Wrevlonne and Hearts Fail). Impressing with the single “I Have Learned” this summer, with a melding of brooding synth-pop and guitar-touched enthusiasm, Eddie Wrevlonne continues to excel in both atmospheric prowess and melodic immediacy here.
Per the artist, “Say Hello to the Void for Me” plays with perseverant qualities — emitting a sense of triumph in the face of tumult and darkness. ““Say Hello to the Void for Me” faces the pull of depression with motion and melody,” Wagner says. “It’s about dancing through the void, finding warmth in the static.” The dynamics of illuminated synths and nocturnal post-punk rhythms engross throughout, as does biting lyrical wit: “Say hello to the void for me, it’s been awhile. Let’s see that smile when suicide kings meet drama queens.” The track is another standout from Eddie Wrevlonne, coming ahead of his EP, Bright Lights / Low Lives.
This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
Drop the Spotlight - Bright Lights / Low Lives
‘Bright Lights / Low Lives’: San Antonio Goth Eddie Wrevlonne Drops Glorious EP
San Antonio goth Eddie Wrevlonne has been delightfully haunting central Texas stages as a songwriter and frontman of his Smiths-esque indie rock band Wrevlonne since 2022.
Now, he’s gone solo, opting for a more synth-heavy endeavor in his brilliant EP, “Bright Lights / Low Lives,” released on November 7, 2025. This new 4-song project is influenced by the pulsating electronic rhythms of OMD, Depeche Mode, and Nation of Language, rather than the sparkling guitars of bands like The Cure or The Smiths – but is still as lovingly mysterious and bouncy.
Eddie Wrevlonne is a great songwriter, and this solo project allows him to explore the cold, mechanical rhythms of self-produced electronic music alongside his knack for poetic lyricism. In the first track, “Say Hello to the Void for Me,” he sings, “I’ve been here before, and I know there’s one way out / It’s through.” As Eddie Wrevlonne himself notes, this statement becomes the thesis for the EP.
Perfect for the winter dance floor or a cozy night in, each song moves through themes of isolation, digital distance, and perseverance. Beneath the electronic rhythms, there’s longing, warmth, and hope that emphasize the humanity of these wonderful songs.
Add “Bright Lights / Low Lives” to your darkwave goth playlist as soon as you can, and let’s dance the night away.
November 17, 2025 - By serenitybogert
Karl Magi (SynthWriter 80's) - Bright Lights / Low Lives
Eddie Wrevlonne’s Bright Lights / Low Lives is full of all of the painful beauty of existence as it unfolds with his emotive, world-weary vocals and electronic lyricism supporting his affecting songwriting.
“Say Hello to the Void For Me” starts as a stormy bass moves with powerful drums and Eddie Wrevlonne’s shadowy, pain-filled voice as chimes gently flicker. The melody is full of aching sensations while the flaring notes sing tremulously, pouring out gentleness above the continually bursting rhythm. The chimes add silvery delicacy while Eddie Wrevlonne’s deep voice engages me with exquisite emotionalism.
String-like synth bends with its own hurting melody as the flat underpinnings pulse and the chorus exudes rich depth. The drums are guiding while the melody glows on chimes that radiate starlight above the vocal depths while the track shifts. The strings have a distant, wistful feeling as razor-edged bass cuts. The vocal performance mingles affection and loss as the twinkling notes sparkle and the main melody floats, radiating resigned peace before the percussion presses forward and the song drifts to an end.
As the storyteller speaks to the song’s subject, he asks them to “say hello to the void for me” because it’s been a while. He adds, “Let’s see that smile when suicide kings meet drama queens.” He goes on to say, “I’ve been here before and I know there’s only one way out.” He offers warmest regards as the other person greets the void for him. He doesn’t want to take a step too far and concludes, “Yes, you do attract, but I’m not going back.”
Radiant synth moves with metallic percussion in a hypnotic, bouncing pattern to open “Stories.” Full-sounding notes move with a fat electric bass as Eddie Wrevlonne’s lyrical voice warms me with this touching expression.
The melody revolves with wistful circularity as the snapping rhythm rebounds with the electric bass. As Eddie Wrevlonne speaks in his rumbling voice, the drumbeat cuts through and the bass growls. Eddie Wrevlonne’s tremulous, moving vocals reach out to carry the pained lyrics while a chime glitters.
Strummed guitar moves with broken drums and the main melody floats in again with emotional depth. An underpinning pattern skips as the vocals slip with painful feeling and the quickly tripping, digital-sounding pulse runs past. High notes exude warmth as the strummed guitar adds another layer of affecting gentleness, contrasting with the hurt within the words, and the chimes sparkle like distant starlight before the track ends.
According to the storyteller, the song’s subject thinks that “all stories end in the morning sun,” and when they try to hold those stories close, they come undone. He reminds the other person to “stop seeing the world through alternating shades of red and green” and to quit assuming the worst of everyone and everything, “overthinking yourself into oblivion.” Sadly, he points out that “the stories that you tell yourself, they hurt you and no one else.” He says the song’s subject will never turn the pages but simply tear them out, leaving “our crumpled lives, scattered on the ground.”
“I Have Learned” begins as tapping percussion pops along with a twirling synth that radiates tightly wound luminosity. In the distance, a sunlit synth swells as Eddie Wrevlonne’s touching vocals ring out with a classic New Wave sound. Strings intertwine with caressing elegance as the vocals carry the lost and yearning melody out above the twinkling synth, which ripples as the guitar cries with broken-hearted emotion.
I enjoy the richness and expression within Eddie Wrevlonne’s vocals as the actively bursting low end propels the music and the glistening notes carry the melody, which pours out longing. The vocals are aching and intensely engaging as the strings dance and the reverent synth in the background fills the music with gentle light.
Active percussion trembles as a guitar cuts in with brilliant dynamism, complementing the pained vocals well. Eddie Wrevlonne’s satin-smooth voice is compelling before the track slips into a segment in which deep bass is joined by floating notes and the guitar adds tension. The drums and bass return with a new tempo. The swirling sounds in the distance intertwine as Eddie Wrevlonne unleashes his soaring voice, full of touching feeling. The guitar howls with impassioned emotion and the song ends.
Our storyteller says that he's finally found a way to listen to the song subject's words. He adds, “the other day I just wanted to say, I have learned.” He asks, “is it the same for you?”
The narrator wonders if it’s a matter of trust or fear. He asks, “when two people are in love, why is the end always near?” As the song closes, he says, “I'm very sad to say that there's no value to your words. You told me to hope for the best, prepare for the worst.”
Vibrating synth moves along with a bursting drum beat as the main melody shines out with a victorious but shadowy feeling to commence “Your Satellite.” Eddie Wrevlonne’s voice is like bittersweet chocolate carrying the melody, which caresses while it radiates pain. The main melody moves with a reverence and gentleness that contrasts with the heavy shadow of Eddie Wrevlonne’s voice.
A bending synth calls out with softness while Eddie Wrevlonne imbues his vocals with something more hopeful, touching my heart. The bass pulse continues while the percussion snaps cleanly and the melody sings out tenderly. The vocals are hurt and lost for a moment before the melody imbues the music with a feeling of potential uplift, the song closing with calm illumination.
“Underneath blankets made of distance, static, collapsing in a glowing screen,” the narrator says that disassociation comes for the song’s subject. He adds that the other person ought to know that he’s their satellite as he feels their signal “so full of life.”
As he hears their voice, he says, “I can’t ignore this connection worth fighting for.” He comes to understand that the other person is cutting out and phoning in, but he reiterates that he’s their satellite and will keep fighting for them.
Obscure Sound Blog - I Have Learned
Balancing darkly atmospheric synth-pop brooding and guitar-laden enthusiasm, “I Have Learned” is an enveloping new track from Eddie Wrevlonne. “Why is the end always near?” his baritone vocals let out during a hooky ascent, where playful synths and post-punk guitar tones maneuver into a more forlorn, ghostly synth-laden chilliness. The track marks a thorough success from the project, which represents the solo effort of vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Edward Wagner from Wrevlonne and Hearts Fail.
Shades of Depeche Mode and New Order shine in the synth tones and vocal work, while the spirited structural rise and guitar infusions add enjoyably to the darkwave, new-wave, and synth-pop synergy. Hopeful lyricism, stylish synth/guitar interplay, and powerful vocals make for a resonating success from the artist, whose upcoming releases we’re certainly now anticipating.
This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
ElektroSpank - The Journal Playlist - I Have Learned
"I Have Learned" by Eddie Wrevlonne is a track that blends synth-pop's timeless style with the moody atmosphere of darkwave. Wrevlonne's deep baritone vocals are a standout feature and they beautifully depict a sense of hope. "I Have Learned" delivers a goth-club dancefloor beat and with the mix of retro glamour and modern indie edge, it can easily being put into synth-pop and darkwave playlists.
Karl Magi (SynthWriter 80's) - I Have Learned
Eddie Wrevlonne’s I Have Learned explores a heartbreaking realization for the narrator. The song begins as tapping percussion pops along with a twirling synth that radiates tightly wound luminosity. In the distance, a sunlit synth swells as Eddie Wrevlonne’s touching vocals ring out with a classic New Wave sound. Strings intertwine with caressing elegance as the vocals carry the lost and yearning melody out above the twinkling synth, which ripples as the guitar cries with broken-hearted emotion.
I enjoy the richness and expression within Eddie Wrevlonne’s vocals as the actively bursting low end propels the music and the glistening notes carry the melody, which pours out longing. The vocals are aching and intensely engaging as the strings dance and the reverent synth in the background fills the music with gentle light.
Active percussion trembles as a guitar cuts in with brilliant dynamism, complementing the pained vocals well. Eddie Wrevlonne’s satin-smooth voice is compelling before the track slips into a segment in which deep bass is joined by floating notes and the guitar adds tension. The drums and bass return with a new tempo.
The swirling sounds in the distance intertwine as Eddie Wrevlonne unleashes his soaring voice, full of touching feeling. The guitar howls with impassioned emotion and the song ends.
Our storyteller says that he's finally found a way to listen to the song subject's words. He adds, “the other day I just wanted to say, I have learned.” He asks, “is it the same for you?”
The narrator wonders if it’s a matter of trust or fear. He asks, “when two people are in love, why is the end always near?” As the song closes, he says, “I'm very sad to say that there's no value to your words. You told me to hope for the best, prepare for the worst.”
Some new tracks just seem to hold a lot of nostalgia when you hear them, and the artist fully knows they are deep into that style. From San Antonio, Texas, Eddie Wrevlonne (I have been informed said like Revlon) has a new single out called “Merciful,” and he has a thing about electronic early UK music.
The synths have that very early 80s sound, which I believe was due to the Roland synths, gives a lightness, in direct contrast to Wrevlonne’s deep tones. Not only does he have a baritone depth but a sense of humour that is a witty inclusion about how not all vows are until death do we part. ‘Wouldn’t it be nice, wouldn’t it be merciful, if you told all my friends the entire tale, not just the juicy parts where I go to jail..’ and it is all sung like it is just another normal day.
I am going to say that I was not meant to review this song, but rather the track previous called “I Have Learned,” however I was running late (let us not talk about that! ). So, you should probably go and check that out as well, for you will not be disappointed. Oh my goodness though, that video with its stop start style animation, and the in love skeletons is just Tim Burton sweet. Wrevlonne has said the general ambiance is a kin to Depeche Mode (Speak & Spell period), but I also hear OMD (Orchestral Movements in the Dark) and maybe the irony of The Smiths. You could be forgiven for mistaking Eddie Wrevlonne for being British and we think “Merciful” is bloody lovely!
Hailing from a post-punk background, Eddie Wrevlonne's latest release is a fascinating transformation that highlights an undeniable evolution in both sound and style. With influences clearly rooted in the gritty, rebellious ethos of the post-punk era, this new project navigates a vivid landscape of 80s electronic pop that is at once nostalgic and refreshingly modern.
True Romance is a testament to the artist’s versatility and willingness to explore new territories. The risk of reinventing oneself in the music industry is significant, but here it pays off handsomely. This single successfully bridges the gap between the moody contemplation of their past and a lively, upbeat soundscape that invites a broader audience.
In conclusion, this venture into an 80s electronic pop sound is not a departure; it’s an audacious reimagining of what the artist can accomplish. By embracing a brighter sonic aesthetic while remaining rooted in their artistic lineage, the artist convincingly shows that evolution is possible without loss of identity. It’s a bold step forward that promises exciting new horizons and leaves listeners craving more. Whether you’re a die-hard post-punk enthusiast or a lover of pop perfection, this single is a captivating listen that deserves a place on your playlist.
Bringing a bit of a summer vibe to our darkening days, Eddie Wrevlonne (Wagner), the swoony crooning frontman of San Antonio-based indie pop phenoms, Wrevlonne revisits his more synthcentric solo work. Ten years after his mini-EP, Glow, Eddie brings the lessons, experience, and confidence garnered over the past decade to "True Romance," a catchy, delightful showcase of quirky electronic music and idiosyncratic lyrics executed in his signature baritone.
In addition, "True Romance" is presented in video form in a charming stop-motion animation film by @collective_motions, which underscores the lighthearted intention of the song. It is an excellent (re)debut as Wagner breaks into the fellowship that is the global independent synthpop scene.
"I really just hope people 'get' True Romance," Eddie says. "It's not meant to take itself super seriously."
What we can take seriously is that Eddie Wrevlonne is an art unto himself, having developed his talent until a time when it can not be ignored in a genre which is experiencing a golden age on par with its emergence in the 1980's.
"True Romance" is available across streaming platforms, and while not up on his Bandcamp (yet), Eddie can be followed at eddiewrevlonne.bandcamp.com/album/glow.