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Corlyx - The Echo Dreampop Version

Originally released as a single in 2021- "The Echo" has become a fan favorite for Corlyx. Now, the band has reimagined the song with the release of the DreamPop version, infusing a hearty dose of gritty post-punk and alt. rock influences.

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Silver Tears - Silver Tears

Silver Tears is the new joint venture by Berlin-based gent Luca Venezia and Damian Shilman, respectively of CURSES and SKELESYS’ fame. The duo first debuted in 2023 on - Next Wave Acid Punx Deux (Chapter 2) compilation delivering one track rich ...

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Bootblacks - Paradise

The Bootblacks 2025 album "Paradise" marks a departure from the manic percussion and guitar-driven energy of the artist’s angular post-punk roots to a more electronic and immersive soundscape.

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Apoptygma Berzerk reissue of Kathy's Song (Come Lie Next to Me) maxi-single (News)
CARRELLEE - Carrellee (News)
VNV Nation - Construct (News)
Combichrist - Desolation (News)
16volt - Wisdom (News)

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Wave Gotik Treffen 2025

Friday and Saturday I spent partly at Agra, partly at Moritzbastei - two very different worlds, each offering something essential. The weather wasn’t exactly cooperating; skies brooding, rain sometimes whispering, sometimes shouting. But none of it mattered. The atmosphere was nothing short of electrifying. I had the chance not only to see some truly unforgettable performances but also to witness absolutely stunning crowds - people strolling through the streets of ...

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WGT EBM Warm-Up 2025

After a years-long break, my return to Wave-Gotik-Treffen began not with a gentle re-entry, but with a full-throttle immersion. This year, it all started on Thursday - earlier than ever- at the legendary WGT EBM Warm-Up. Hosted in the Felsenkeller, with its dual-stage layout and raw energy, the evening cracked the festival open with force, intellect, and a deeply satisfying dose of sonic chaos. Like riding a bike, returning to ...

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GEttNER – Wired to the Machine

Released as a gift to his audience on his birthday, "Wired to the Machine" is a bold statement from multifaceted electronic artist GEttNER (Jacek Gettner). Known for his seamless fusion of Electro Industrial, Oldschool Dark Electro, Synthpop, EBM, Gothic, and Future EBM, this one-man project has cultivated a sound that balances retro flair with forward-looking ambition. The track opens with a compelling intro that immediately establishes a cinematic atmosphere - ...

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Lucifer’s Aid – Enter and Exit (Music reviews)
HAU RUCK 2025 (Music reviews)
Mortaja - discography (Music reviews)
HEALTH x CHELSEA WOLFE - MEAN (Music reviews)
Tomas Mutina Serenades (Music reviews)

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32nd Wave-Gotik-Treffen – Leipzig, Germany – 6-9 June 2025

In an age of ephemeral digital connection, there is something deeply affirming—almost subversive—in the act of gathering. Once again, Leipzig will become a nexus for the global dark alternative community, as the 32nd edition of Wave-Gotik-Treffen unfolds from 6th to ...

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NOUVELLE VAGUE to perform in Wrocław!

NOUVELLE VAGUE to perform in Wrocław! 20 years after releasing their debut album, which has since become a classic, NOUVELLE VAGUE is back! The French masters of musical reinterpretation will perform on April 13th at the Gothic Hall of the ...

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14th E-Only Festival – Leipzig’s Must-Attend Event

Mark your calendars for March 14th and 15th, 2025, as the iconic E-Only Festival returns for its 14th edition! Taking place at the stunning Altes Stadtbad in Leipzig, this festival promises an unforgettable weekend of top-notch electronic music, unique performances, ...

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DIARY OF DREAMS LIVE 2025 (Events)
XXIII Wrocław Industrial Festival (Events)
Fourscher 2024 (Events)
Vieux Crane – Francophonie Festival 3 (Events)
Amphi Festival 2025 (Events)

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Recent publishing

2025-08-15

Mono Inc.
Darkness
(CD)
2025-08-08

Lord Of The Lost
Opvs Noir Vol.1
(CD,Digital album)
2025-08-08

Rotersand
Don't Become The Thing You Hated
(Limited CD Digipack)
2025-07-18

Suicide Commando
Final Stage
(CD,EP,Limited Edition)
2025-06-27

Tyske Ludder
Weltbühne
(CD Ltd. LP Ltd)
2025-06-20

Mari Kattman
Year of the Katt
(CD, Digital album)
2025-06-20

Aesthetic Perfection
Closer to Human
(CD,Digital album,2CD,Vinyl)
2025-06-12

Corlyx
The Echo (DreamPop Version)
(Digital Track)
2025-06-06

Youth Code
Yours, With Malice
(Limited CD Digipack)
2025-06-06

Dawn Of Ashes
Infecting the Scars
(CD,Digital album)
2025-06-06

Katatonia
Extensions of the Waking State
(CD,LP,Book Box,Mediabook,Digis)
2025-06-06

Xotox
Partikel
(CD)
2025-06-05

Combichrist
Desolation
(CDS,Digital Track)
2025-05-29

Hocico
Brainrot
(CDS Digital album)

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