About Us:

Glorious Din was an intensely influential and unique post-punk band that emerged from the vibrant 1980s music scene in San Francisco, CA.

The band was centered around the enigmatic and intense lead singer, Eric Cope, who also served as the primary creative force. Cope, an immigrant from Sri Lanka, brought a distinctive perspective to the subgenre, often leading to their music being hailed as America’s strongest response to UK post-punk pioneers like Joy Division.

Glorious Din’s sound carved out a space at the intersection of Post-Punk, Death Rock, and the early Goth subculture. Their music is characterized by its mesmerizing, dark, and powerful quality, featuring non-standard drum patterns, eerie guitar melodies, and a captivating, driving bass line.

Though their career was brief, Glorious Din left behind a powerful two-album canon, including the essential full-length Closely Watched Trains (1987) and Stolen Horse. Both LPs have seen renewed appreciation and been recently re-issued on vinyl through Onderstroom Records, cementing their legacy as one of the most under-appreciated and significant factors in the original post-punk movement.