Death in June
Something Is Coming

Something Is Coming captures the essence of the live performance by Death in June, held in the evocative setting of Jabuka Club in Zagreb, on that distant 8.X.92, when time itself danced on a thread of uncertainty in the Balkans.

The album opens with a dense and palpable charge of emotions, distilled in the tumultuous times of Balkan history, a story written with notes resonating as echoes of a past that still makes itself heard. Death in June, pioneers of apocalyptic folk, leave their indelible mark, being the first British band to perform in Croatia, in those years marked by genocidal war.
The proceeds destined for the Clinica Bolnicki in Zagreb underline the profound significance of this album. The band not only delivers an extraordinary performance but also offers their tangible contribution to the rehabilitation of those bearing the marks of war, a gesture of solidarity that merges with the notes.

The live tracks, immersed in the atmosphere of Jabuka Club, convey an intense energy, a spectrum of empathy that envelops the audience, a synergy between the band and spectators that crystallizes into an almost tangible experience. Death in June reveal their ability to weave evocative melodies and evocative lyrics.

In the first disc, we can hear their most well-known tracks like "Hullo Angel," "Rocking Horse Night," "Fall Apart," "Heaven Street" (here in a sumptuous version), "Break The Black Ice," and "Little Black Angel." We are faced with a sort of live "best of." The sounds, stripped and bare compared to the studio arrangements, feature Douglas P. accompanied only by his acoustic guitar and Simon Norris. But the magic, that which pervaded the music of those days, persists undaunted. Douglas P., inspired and charismatic, holds the stage with an aura of enchantment.
The second disc, with studio sessions, adds an intriguing veil to the experience. Reworkings of iconic tracks like "Runes and Men" and "Fall Apart" add layers of depth and meaning to the original compositions. An almost a cappella version of "Death Is The Martyr Of Beauty" stands out, with Douglas suspended over a bubbling and dark synth loop, transforming the familiar track into something new and fascinating.

In conclusion, with Something Is Coming, Death in June immortalize a crucial chapter of Croatian history, donating their art to support the rehabilitation of souls marked by war. A touching and significant auditory experience, beyond mere musical execution. Douglas P., today a controversial figure, stands alongside Zelenski. The problem, perhaps, is that he has lost that musical inspiration he once embraced, as can be heard in this precious sound document.