Seekers are Lovers
LINEUP & HISTORY
current lineup
Patty J. – Guitar and Programming
Hagen Valley – Vocals and Writing
Krissi – Bass and rejuvenate of the band
Their sound blends driving rock guitars with atmospheric 80s synthesizers. The name is directly inspired by the song „Seekers Who Are Lovers“ by the Scottish dream-pop icons Cocteau Twins.
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undergone several lineup changes throughout its history.
The band was formed in 2020 by guitarist Patty J. and former vocalist Chris N.
They released the album NEPENTHES and had a lot of shows.
The Seekers needed a live playing bass on stage, so Ivy Onyx (H|INSANE) joint in the band for bassist and backing vocals and they played a few more gigs all over the gothic clubs in germany and austria.
Chris N. left the band 2024.
He was replaced by Hagen Valley, founding member, vocalist and leading lighthousekeeper of the gothic rock band THE TIMELESS VALLEY.
They didn’t hesitate long and the SEEKERS went with their new lineup and a few new songs to various events to play live again and had a lot of fun.
Ivy Onyx left the band at the end of 2025, shortly before the band was due to travel to England for their first performance there.
Krissi replaced Ivy in the band, a young bassist with whom the band went on a small European tour immediately after her joining and had her trial by fire at the Corrosion Fest in Morecambe, England.
The band is constantly working on new songs, and some of them are on their way to being released soon. The band is also constantly looking for gigs, and perform live whenever possible. Keep an eye on our live ticker for updates.
enso
(Japanese for „circle“) is one of the most significant symbols in Zen Buddhism. It is created with a single, fluid brushstroke and represents a moment when the mind is free to let the body create.
The Void and Allness: It represents both the „nothingness“ (Mu) and the „everything“ (the universe).
Imperfect Perfection: Often, the circle is left slightly open. This relates to the concept of Wabi-sabi, highlighting the beauty in imperfection and the idea that there is always room for movement and growth.
Presence: Because it is drawn in one breath without editing, it acts as a „spiritual diary,“ revealing the artist’s true state of mind at that exact second.
Skellmor
The depiction of Cupid as a skeleton (often called „Skeleton Cupid“ or „Death Cupid“) is a striking motif that blends the personification of love with the inevitability of death.
Artistic & Symbolic Meaning
This imagery is deeply rooted in the Memento Mori („Remember you must die“) tradition. It serves as a reminder that even the strongest earthly passions are subject to time and mortality.
- Love Conquering Death: Paradoxically, it can also represent „Amor Vincit Omnia“ (Love conquers all), suggesting a bond so strong it lasts beyond the grave.
- Historical Examples: Artists like Hans Thoma used this imagery to show the duality of life—inspiration (Amor) and the end of life (Death) constantly accompanying the creator.
- The „Danse Macabre“: In medieval and Renaissance art, death was often personified as a skeleton interacting with the living, sometimes mimicking romantic gestures to show that no one is exempt from his „dance.“