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Fix8:Sed8 - " Dormicum" and "Humanophobia" - reissue

Fix8:Sed8, a project by Martin Sane, is set to release remastered versions of his early albums: "Dormicum" (May 2009) and "Humanophobia" (May 2006). The release of "Humanophobia" is particularly noteworthy as it documents Martin’s 2003 trip to Cambodia. This album includes ...

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"Under a Timeless Spell" - A Dream Realized: Diary of Dreams Collaborates with Leipzig Philharmonic

Adrian Hates, the visionary behind Diary of Dreams, has achieved a lifelong dream with the release of "Under a Timeless Spell." For over three decades, Diary of Dreams has captivated audiences with their distinctive sound. Now, after 35 years, the ...

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Decadent Fun Club - OKO

The album "OKO" is dedicated to all those who are "on the way to themselves". 10 tracks, arranged in a non-random order, are a journey through the meanders of various, sometimes extreme feelings and emotions. The symbol on the ...

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Amnistia – The Nature Of Man

Amnistia’s latest release, "The Nature of Man", is a bold and introspective journey through the complexities of human existence, expertly woven into the fabric of Electronic Body Music (EBM). The Leipzig-based duo, known for their innovative fusion of Bodywave and Dark Electro, has crafted an album that is both sonically intense and thematically profound. Each track delves into the darker facets of humanity, from existential dread to societal critique, all ...

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KITE - VII

Kite's 'VII' serves as a remarkable compilation that brings together seven 7" singles, now remastered, with the original full-length mixes presented on vinyl for the first time. Since their emergence on the Scandinavian synth-pop scene over a decade and a half ago, Nicklas Stenemo and Christian Hutchinson Berg, the duo behind Kite, have evolved from local stalwarts to internationally acclaimed artists. Despite this growth, they have never before released a ...

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Bill Leeb - Terror Forms (Feat. ACTORS)

I must admit, when I heard that Bill Leeb was going solo, it was quite an event. I was even more surprised to learn he would be collaborating with Canadian post-punkers ACTORS. "Model Kollapse" will be released on September 13, 2024, by Metropolis Records, and we just received the first sample - "Terror Forms" (Feat. ACTORS). The track features Bill, Shannon Hemmett (ACTORS, LEATHERS), and possibly Jason Corbett on vocals. It’s difficult to categorize its ...

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dISHARMONY – Pendulum (Music reviews)
Haujobb- In the Headlights (Music reviews)
Agonised Too - Summer Suffering (Music reviews)
Rupesh Cartel - Down The Road (Music reviews)
Diamanda Galás - In Concert (Music reviews)

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NCN 17 - Nocturnal Culture Night Festival

E-Only Festival – 15-16.03.2024 (Events)
ELEKTROANSCHLAG 2024. (Events)
SWANS Special Guest: Maria W Horn - Wrocław, Zaklęte Rewiry (Events)
XIX. Prague Gothic Treffen (Events)
Eonly Festival 13 (Events)

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Recent publishing

2024-10-20

Corpus Delicti
From Dust To Light
(CD, Digital album,2xVinyl Ltd.)
2024-09-06

Ultra Sunn
Keep Your Eyes Peeled: The 3 EPs
(CD, Digital album)
2024-09-06

Ad:Key
0609
(2CD, Digital album)
2024-06-25

FabrikC
Tesseract
(CD)
2024-06-19

Blutengel
Der Sturm
(CDS)
2024-06-07

Clan of Xymox
Exodus
(CD)
2024-05-31

Leaether Strip
Æppreciation VII
(CD)
2024-05-24

Lovelorn Dolls
Deadtime Stories
(CD)
2024-05-17

Combichrist
Planet Doom
(CDS)
2024-05-17

Combichrist
Cmbcrst
(2CD)
2024-04-26

Diary Of Dreams
Diary Of Dreams – Under A Timeless Spell
(CD)
2024-04-19

Ultra Sunn
US
(CD)
2024-03-28

Project Pitchfork
Elysium
(CD)
2024-03-14

Combichrist
Violence Solves Everything Part II (The End Of A Dream)
(CDS)

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