CHIRON, the Australian darkwave/post-punk act, was founded by Michael Aliani, former lead vocalist of IKON. "A Dark Beauty" is their 4th album.

CHIRON, the Australian darkwave/post-punk act, has released a new album: A Dark Beauty. The band was founded by Michael Aliani, former lead vocalist of IKON. His bandmates are Dino Molinaro (IKON, bass/cello) and Ivan Bullock (electric guitar). Their music is shaped by the legacy of Joy Division and early New Order. The current band's members bring together nearly a century of experience in dark and electronic music. Their individual projects have taken them around the world--from Germany to Tokyo, Brazil, and beyond. But this album was created in their home city of Melbourne.
This album marks a bold evolution in CHIRON's sound. While known for blending darkwave, post-punk and electronic music, it now ventures into modern and progressive territories as well. The result is a rich tapestry of thick, brooding atmospheres, driving basslines, cinematic textures, downtuned guitars, pulsing rhythms, and haunting, intimate vocals. The album feels both expansive and deeply personal.
'This album is about finding beauty in the darker currents of human experience,' the band explain. 'There's a strange luminosity that can emerge from grief, longing, and uncertainty. We wanted to capture that contrast -- something stark but radiant.'
Fans of darkwave, post-punk, and alternative rock will find familiar elements--but with a fresh, modern approach. Special guest appereances by KRIISTAL ANN (on „Flesh and Blood') and YVETTE WINKLER (on „Oblivion')

Bonus Materials

• Special guest appereances by KRIISTAL ANN (on „Flesh and Blood“) and YVETTE WINKLER (on „Oblivion“)
• 6-panel eco-digifile

Track Listing

• A Dark Beauty
• Watching
• Flesh And Blood
• King Of Sorrow
• Take You
• Out Of Time
• The Hunted
• What I Seek
• Oblivion
• Flesh And Blood (Paradox Obscur Remix)
• A Dark Beauty (Imbible Remix)
• The Hunted (SIRIUS Remix)
• Slipping Away (Mansfield Mourning Remix)

Additional Details

Label: Dark Vinyl

Genre: Gothic

Language: English

Run Time: 56:00 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 10/09/26

UPC: 8016670175087