Formation and early days of Lebanon Hanover
Lebanon Hanover formed in 2010. The name comes from two towns in New Hampshire, USA. The band consists of Larissa Iceglass from Germany and British musician William Maybelline. Their music gives a cold and stripped-down answer to the alienation of today’s world. The sound is rooted in the 1980s and shaped by post-punk traditions.
Musical influences and post-punk heritage
This dark wave duo draws inspiration from Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, and Bauhaus. Minimalist electronics and nostalgic melodies define their style. Larissa Iceglass adds a distinctive voice that completes the identity of the band. These traits secured their place among leading names of the modern post-punk and gothic scene.
Aesthetics and artistic inspiration
The post-punk band carries a romantic sensibility. They find inspiration in art nouveau, the British coastline, and forests. Berlin’s urban landscape also shaped their sound and image. Their aesthetics blend melancholy and nostalgia with avant-garde ideas of the 20th century.
The most famous songs of Lebanon Hanover
Their best-known track is “Gallowdance”, which became viral on TikTok. Other popular songs include Alien, Die World, and Totally Tot. These tracks are staples of dark wave music playlists worldwide. They confirm the band’s role as one of the most relevant names dedicated to the 1980s’ darkness.
New releases and Fabrika Records collaboration
Since their last performance in Croatia, Lebanon Hanover released the EP Better Than Going Under and the album Asylum Lullabies. The album includes eight new songs. Both were published by Fabrika Records, a Greek label known for artists like She Past Away and Selofan. These works strengthened their international reputation.
Lebanon Hanover today – the voice of modern melancholy
Today Lebanon Hanover stand as key voices of the dark wave movement. Their concerts attract fans looking for an authentic experience and a post-punk revival. Their music merges the nostalgia of the 1980s with a modern artistic approach.
Upcoming events
Darkwave giants LEBANON HANOVER in Zagreb!
Boogaloo | Zagreb | 20.03.2026. 20:00
The German-British dark wave duo Lebanon Hanover return to Zagreb three and a half years after their fantastic concert at Močvara, where they lived up to their reputation as an outstanding live band.