German duo Ivy Chalice share album “Noctifer”

Ivy Chalice, the German duo known for their ethereal sound, blending folk traditions with electronic minimalism. Their music draws heavily from themes of folklore, mysticism, and cinematic horror. 

Ivy Chalice release their highly anticipated follow up to last years ‘Nachtmahr’, with Noctifer, on Library of the Occult Records. Drawing inspiration from classic cinema and the evocative sounds of the 1960s and 70s, Noctifer blends acoustic textures and ethereal vocals with a shadowy electronic edge, crafting a musical experience that is as haunting as it is hypnotic. 

Noctifer ("bringer of night") is an album of shadowed landscapes and eerie tales. Ivy Chalice conjures a soundscape where dark folklore, dreamlike acoustics, and modern electronic elements meet. The album's narrative threads echo the haunting charm of films like The Blood on Satan’s Claw and The Wicker Man, as well as the spectral allure of British folk revival acts. 

Maria Perez Query of Hellebore writes: 

"The dense, dreamy atmosphere conjured by Ivy Chalice reaches its zenith in “Der Wald, Die Spiegelwelt,” which has echoes of the classic folk horror series Moondial (1988). Ethereal and eerie, Noctifer feels like wandering into the woods to find a ruined chapel, like opening a gate that leads to a secret realm." 

Featuring tracks that balance fragility and foreboding, Noctifer is both an homage to and a reinvention of folk horror soundscapes. The combination of acoustic instrumentation and shadowy electronic textures offers a contemporary twist on timeless themes of nature, ritual, and the unknown. 

Noctifer is available on all major streaming platforms and in a limited vinyl release.

Release Date: December 13th 

Pressing: 500 copies on 180gm ‘Crystal Ball’ Purple vinyl 

Cat num: LOTO044 

Artwork: Chris Barnes 

Label: Library Of The Occult