Emotionally very challenging song about the joint drug use as a method of escapism from harsh reality and troubles associated with everyday life. The initial title of this track was “The Golden Shot” which is a reference to the best know but rare method to commit suicide by the intake of drugs. However, it is not always easy to figure out if the golden shot was just an accidental intoxication or a real suicide (without a farewell letter left behind). Anyway, I lost a few good friends to drug abuse, and the entire Grunge Movement collapsed largely because of the drug addiction of its leaders. Somehow, deep inside, I felt obliged to write a song like this one… My drug of choice is gothism. Enjoy!

Kamil Walczak - ESCAPISM ON DEMAND (Alt.)

This is a special song that I wrote and addressed to my wife to celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary. 25 years of marriage is quite a long time! To be honest, my wife is not fully satisfied with this serenade of a gothic vibe, because its lyrics is related solely to the darkest side of our long-term relationship, which obviously went through many different phases (most of them much happier than this song would ever be able to express). But I said: “honey, let’s get it straight, you are married to a Goth and a darkly inclined individual who has been glorifying dark romanticism for 25 years of our journey together. So, buckle up, and enjoy the ride!”

Kamil Walczak - MIDNIGHT SERENADE (Alt.)

The title of this track is directly referred to a specific place in New York City. For residents of the district of Queens, especially for those from the family-oriented Middle Village area, Juniper Valley Park is a special place, where they can meet people, take a stroll, play football or tennis, run at the stadium, or spend time with family and friends at some special events. One evening in the late Fall I went for a walk to Juniper Valley Park when suddenly, out of nowhere, a strong wind began to blow, while the trees and even swings started swaying from side to side. Then I looked up at the sky that seemed to be cut open, kept falling down gravitating toward the park, and I felt like being at the center of the universe. This is how I remember that incredible evening and I hope this song fully reflects this amazing feeling. Enjoy!

Kamil Walczak - JUNIPER VALLEY EPICENTRISM (Alt.)

Em & Double-U - SEA OF LIES

Em & Double-U - BREAKUP

Em & Double-U - IRRESPONSIVE

Em & Double-U - SPEECHLESS

The Spirit Of The Forest

Makowski Solo - THE SPIRIT OF THE FOREST (Melodic Piano Song)

Hanging Graveyard - DAYBREAK RESURRECTION

Hanging Graveyard - MELROSE BALLROOM DEATHROCKISM

Love And War  (0656)

Em & Double-U is a Polish-American darkwave band, formed online in 2019 by two childhood friends: Wojciech Makowski [a.k.a. Em] (vocals, synthesizers, samplers, programming) and Kamil Walczak [a.k.a. Double-U] (guitars, bass, drums, vocals, programming). In 1992-93, they were co-founders of the Polish coldwave band, A Herd Of The Rushing Vises, which broke up after recording a demo tape “The Bad Place” (1993). Since then, their musical paths have diverged to merge again during the Covid-19 pandemic due to their unwavering friendship and their intact passion for music. Since the very beginning, the band has been associated with the Metronome School of Music and Recording Studio in New York City. So far, they have released 4 full-length studio albums: "A Lethal Dose Of Sadness" (2002), "Beacon Of Hope" (2003), "Phantoms" (2004), and "Stolen Dreams" (2025). Presently, they are working intensively on their 5th album "Silent Suffering" (with original material from 2003). Wojciech Makowski is a prolific creator of piano and ambient music, while Kamil Walczak is an enthusiastic creator of gothic music.

Em & Double-U - IRRESPONSIVE

Em & Double-U

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