Plague Garden is a post-punk band from Denver, Colorado that began a concept in 2017 when singer-guitarist Fernando Altonaga wanted a vehicle for his more post-punk songwriting that didn’t fit with his project at the time eHpH, an industrial/EBM project. Keyboard/synth player Angelo Atencio was in the latter at time time as well and the two projects operated in tandem for several years. In 2022 the group brought on bassist Stephen Hannum and in 2023 current guitarist Dæmian Alexander. From its earliest days the band’s songwriting had imaginative soundscapes and robust guitar tones as well as a poetic sensibility that has translated into poignant lyrics that express vivid portraits of personal struggle and catharsis. With three albums to its name so far, Plague Garden is now entering a phase of exploring themes and concepts in the music and expanding its sound palette as well as the inclusion of Spanish language lyrics. Live the band’s music is a fusion of guitar-driven post-punk and darkwave with experimental electronic and production elements with a theatrical aesthetic and passionate performances.
Plague Garden will be a part of Colorado Goth Fest on Saturday, June 22, 2024 which will feature local and national acts including Calabrese and Scary Black, WitchHands, Opaque Shades, Funeral Process, Thee Coroners, Redwing Blackbird and Devoratus showcasing the more death rock and post-punk side of the Goth scene with an event that runs from 4pm until 12:30am at HQ. Listen to our interview with Plague Garden on Bandcamp and follow the band at the links below.
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