The Arch

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There are two bands with the name The Arch: 1) The Arch were a math rock band from St Louis, Missouri featuring members from such bands as The Conformists and Yowie. The only recording of them that there is, is a live recording. 2) About 1987 a lot of things were happening in Belgian music. In Brussels an electronic scene was developping (with bands as Pseudo Code, Digital Dance and others), in Leuven Ludo Camberlin (now co-producer of Praga Khan and Lords of Acid) started his own label Anything but Records and created opportunities for bands who tried something new (amongst them Neon Judgement, Poesie Noire, Men 2nd, Aimless Device and others). In Beveren, Dirk Ivens (ex-The Klinik, now Sonar, Dive and labelmanager of Daft-Records) started Body Records, and in a small village, called Breendonk a group of young people also tried a new direction with a combination of samples, synths and guitars. The Arch sent their first demo, Revenge Revival, to Body Records and the track appeared on the compilation Expo 87. Ludo Camberlin immediately felt the potential of the band too and released a new Revenge Revival mix and 3 other tracks on Anything But Records. The first Arch-EP, As quiet as was a fact. . Most of the Belgian press kindly ignored the new movement except for a fanzine called Mad in Belgium (editor-in-chief was Eric Didden, who now runs Gentlemanagement and manages bands as D.A.A.U., Buscemi and Janez Detd). An interview was published in M.I.B., but it was clear The Arch had to focus abroad where their music was called crossover. It appeared to be the right decision. They had gigs in places other beginnning bands could only dream of : Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg, Zagreb, Belgrade, Budapest etc. The first album, A Strange Point Of You was also released on Anything but Records, then Antler-Subway became their record company. After The Only thing in 1991 The Arch split. Wim Danzig and Ludo Camberlin left the band and then it became quiet. Months became years but in 1997 a German label released a new album called In Sofa and afterwards a compilation and a double compilation CD was available over there. Again there were a few gigs in Germany and Vienna but then it seemed quiet again, though it really wasnt. New songs were written, a drummer joined the band and left again, and Pieter De Clercq became a permanent member on guitar. The result will be a new album in fall . Wim Oosterlinck (one of the most famous radio DJs in Belgium) liked the new single Containerpark and put it as the first song on his podcast from and about London : The London Tapes. At their 20th anniversary the future or The Arch looks promising again.. Check out past and present and the link section for additional info. . User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Genres

Gothic Rock,darkwave,post-punk,new wave,rock,belgian new wave,

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country: BE

city: Puurs

Begin Date: 1986

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Videography

The Arch - Alien Ann

The Arch - Alien Ann

Aug/2025

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Last FM

XII

Oct/2019

XII [Explicit]

Oct/2019

Cadaver Synod (feat. Blaine L. Reininger & Tuxedomoon) - Single

Cadaver Synod (feat. Blaine L. Reininger & Tuxedomoon) - Single

Feb/2019

Cadaver Synod

Feb/2019

Tanglet Stones - Single

Tanglet Stones - Single

Jan/2019

Tanglet Stones

Jan/2019

Joan's in Prison - Single

Joan's in Prison - Single

Dec/2018

Joan's in Prison

Joan's in Prison

Dec/2018

Yoga Noise - Single

Yoga Noise - Single

Nov/2018

Yoga Noise

Nov/2018

Phantom Chase - Single

Phantom Chase - Single

Aug/2018

Phantom Chase

Aug/2018

Cocks Populi - Single

Cocks Populi - Single

May/2018

Cocks Populi

May/2018

Dark Room - Single

Dark Room - Single

Apr/2018

Dark Room

Apr/2018

Alien Ann - Single

Alien Ann - Single

Mar/2018

Alien Ann

Mar/2018

Blood Crystals - Single

Blood Crystals - Single

Jan/2018

Blood Crystals

Jan/2018

Phantom Chase (Revolver Remix) - Single

Phantom Chase (Revolver Remix) - Single

Nov/2020

Phantom Chase (Jg Outsider Remix)

Phantom Chase (Jg Outsider Remix)

Nov/2020

Cocks Populi - Naked Piano Mix

Cocks Populi - Naked Piano Mix

May/2020

Cocks Populi - (Naked Piano Mix)

Cocks Populi - (Naked Piano Mix)

May/2020

Cadaver Synod (feat. Blaine L. Reininger & Tuxedomoon) - Single

Cadaver Synod (feat. Blaine L. Reininger & Tuxedomoon) - Single

Feb/2019

Joan's in Prison - Single

Joan's in Prison - Single

Dec/2018

Joan's in Prison

Joan's in Prison

Dec/2018

Phantom Chase (Revolver Remix)

Phantom Chase (Revolver Remix)

Nov/2020

9,81

May/2023

9,81 - Single

May/2023

Devil's Breed (Radio Edit)

Devil's Breed (Radio Edit)

Mar/2023

Devil's Breed (Radio Edit) - Single

Devil's Breed (Radio Edit) - Single

Mar/2023

Sanctuary Rat

Feb/2023

Sanctuary Rat - Single

Sanctuary Rat - Single

Feb/2023

Tributo the Arch

Tributo the Arch

Jan/2023

Clear Fields

Sep/2023

Clear Fields - Single

Clear Fields - Single

Sep/2023

The Arch - Babsi ist tot (Requiem 2025)

The Arch - Babsi ist tot (Requiem 2025)

Mar/2025

The Arch - Babsi ist tot (Requiem 2025) - Single

The Arch - Babsi ist tot (Requiem 2025) - Single

Mar/2025

Amazing

Jun/2025

He Can Stop The Rain

He Can Stop The Rain

Jun/2025

He Knows

Jun/2025

Today Is A Good Day

Today Is A Good Day

Jun/2025

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