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Magic Wands - Switch

Magic Wands is a US dark pop outfit originally formed in Nashville by guitarists & vocalists Chris and Dexy Valentine, but now based in Los Angeles where they have been joined by drummer Pablo Amador.

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ANGER 奰 - The End is Nigh

The new song by ANGER 奰, 'The End is, is about the decline of free-thinking. As the sole member, B.W., points out:

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Weird Wolves new single - The Construct

Starting out as an acoustic band in 2018, Gore and Colantonio have evolved into the Electro-Goth band. Their first single, "Ghost Voices - Weird West (Official Game Soundtrack)" was released in December, 2019

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Hatif releases new single - Long Yea (News)
VNV Nation - Electric Sun (News)
Industrial/Rock Band 51 PEG Breaks 14 Year Silence with AVOID (News)
The "Moon Song of 2020" (News)
New London After Midnight album Odebrane (News)

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NCN 16 - Nocturnal Culture Night Festival

The Nocturnal Culture Night festival, held in Deutzen near Leipzig for 16 years, finally beckoned me to participate this year. It did not disappoint. Five diverse stages hosted a myriad of concerts and lectures, offering a rich tapestry of musical genres and captivating visuals. With an impressive lineup, an enthusiastic audience, and outstanding music, this festival will be etched in my memory, possibly earning a spot on my event calendar. ...

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Dyskusja o współczesnej scenie muzycznej - część 3

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Cold Beats vol. 1 (Music reviews)
Feather Trade - Dead Boy (Music reviews)
The Soft Moon + Fatamorgana (Live reports)
Golden Apes - From The Sky EP (Music reviews)
The Runner Tour - Boy Harsher, Sexy Suicide (Live reports)

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NCN 16 - Nocturnal Culture Night Festival

Get ready for a mesmerizing journey into the heart of creativity and culture at the 16th Nocturnal Culture Night Festival! Date: 01-03.09.2023 Location: Kulturpark Deutzen Prepare to immerse yourself in a night of enchantment as the 16th Nocturnal Culture Night Festival ...

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Amphi Festival 2023 line up is now complete

The 17th edition of Amphi Festival will take place on 29th-30th of July in Tanzbrunnen, Cologne The line up is now complete: OMD * DEINE LAKAIEN * FRONT 242 * COVENANT * LORD OF THE LOST * COMBICHRIST (Oldschool Set) * ...

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OMD HEADLINING THE AMPHI FESTIVAL 2023 + COVENANT, QNTAL & OBERER TOTPUNKT CONFIRMED!

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The Soft Moon tour in Poland about to start! (Events)
Gojira + Alien Weaponry + Employed To Serve / 26.07.2022 / Wrocław A2 (Events)
BOY HARSHER + Hide | 31.05.22 | Hype Park, Cracow (Events)
XVII PRAGUE GOTHIC TREFFEN - complete lineup (Events)
Skunk Anansie - Celebrating 25 Years, CKA2, Wrocław (Events)

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Recent publishing

2023-05-25

Suicide Commando
God Of Destruction
(EP)
2023-05-12

Lord Of The Lost
Blood & Glitter
(CD)
2023-04-28

Centhron
Einheit C
(CD)
2023-03-24

Depeche Mode
Memento Mori
(CD)
2023-03-10

Delerium
Signs
(CD)
2023-03-03

Clan of Xymox
Spider On The Wall
(2CD)
2023-02-24

Diary Of Dreams
Melancholin
(CD)
2023-02-15

dISHARMONY
Cloned III
(CD, Limited Edition)
2023-01-27

Die Krupps
Entering The Arena
(CD, Mini-Album, Limited Editio)
2023-01-27

Mono Inc.
Ravenblack
(CD, Deluxe Edition)
2023-01-26

Angelspit
The Greatest Trick
(MP3, Single)
2023-01-20

Laibach
Love Is Still Alive
(EP)
2023-01-19

Empusae
SHäk
(File, FLAC, Single)
2020-11-13

STILLNOX
ATEN
(CDr, Album, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, W)

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