AlterNation - music magazine about Electro, Industrial, EBM, Gothic, Darkwave and more

Nikko Patrelakis - Omni

Omni is Nikko Patrelakis’ 6th personal album. Nine genre-agnostic electronic tracks that form a continuous story, about "all that matters" or about life without its contemporary restrains and predefined directives.

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Mosquito - Deep Slumber

Mosquito is a gothic rock band founded in Athens, Greece in 2014. Soon after their meeting and decision to form Mosquito they released their first demo "Colorless"(2014). The members of the band are also the founders of the Greek darkwave/gothic ...

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Dead Lights - The Algorithm

With the rapid advance of AI and our ever increasing reliance on technology, Dead Lights imagine what is to come next for the human race. How long before machines and flesh merge together?

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This Eternal Decay - Rise & Fall (News)
Pale - Where The Silence Speaks (News)
Ancient Mysticism - Nephthys (News)
Escape with Romeo - Suspicious Bliss (News)
Silent EM - Real Life (News)

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Ductape feat. She Past Away - Ölüm Günüm

When two leading forces of Turkish darkwave unite, the result is bound to be something exceptional. With Ölüm Günüm, Ductape and She Past Away craft a richly atmospheric piece that melds their unique styles into an evocative and unforgettable collaboration. This track is not simply a partnership—it’s an intricate weaving of emotion and sound that feels both intimate and expansive. The interplay between Çağla Güleray’s warm, alluring vocals and Volkan ...

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Tokee+Fractal – Prototype

A collaboration between two brilliant minds—Anatoly "Tokee" Grinberg and Tomasz Łukowicz (Fractal) - "Prototype" - feels like an immersive soundtrack to a futuristic, cinematic odyssey. The album intertwines hypnotic soundscapes, intricate beats, and a masterful blend of electronic elements. With contributions from Ryby, whose distorted vocal performances add a haunting, raw edge, this release explores the tension between mechanical precision and emotional resonance. Each track on Prototype is like a self-contained ...

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SIIE – Grand Virage

It’s no surprise that someone with Daniel Myer’s discerning eye quickly recognized SIIE’s potential. Under the expert guidance of Cold Transmission Label—renowned for their exceptional artist curation and development—SIIE’s trajectory is set to rise. Suzy and Andreas Herrmann have built a roster that consistently elevates the darkwave and synthpop genres, and SIIE is an exemplary addition. SIIE’s debut album, Acmé, scheduled for release in April 2025, is already making waves ...

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frequen-C & TC75 - Collaboral Damage (Music reviews)
Spherical Disrupted - Basalt (Music reviews)
flint glass & ah cama-sotz - Wakonda (Music reviews)
FOURSCHER Festival 2024 (Live reports)
Les Berrtas - Geistertanz (Music reviews)

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DIARY OF DREAMS LIVE 2025

DIARY OF DREAMS LIVE 2025 2025 is set to be an unforgettable year for Diary of Dreams fans! The band, with a 35-year legacy of crafting their unique musical journey, is back with a new album and a tour across Germany. Since their ...

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XXIII Wrocław Industrial Festival

We are pleased to announce the XXIII Wrocław Industrial Festival, an event that promises to be a truly unique experience for lovers of industrial and experimental music. This year's edition will be a journey into the dark and intricate realms ...

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Fourscher 2024

Get ready for Fourscher 2024 – the ultimate electronic and industrial music experience! Join us on November 2-3 at Club From Hell in Erfurt for an unforgettable two-day event that will shake your senses with powerful beats and dark, immersive ...

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Amphi Festival 2025 (Events)
Lolita Terrorist Sounds / Kiddy City European Tour (Events)
KITE (SWE) + HENRIC DE LA COUR (SWE) + BOKKA (PL) - Praha (Events)
NCN 17 - Nocturnal Culture Night Festival (Events)
XIX. Prague Gothic Treffen (Events)

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Recent publishing

2025-02-21

Encephalon
Automaton All Along
(CD, Digital album)
2025-02-07

Front Line Assembly
Mechviruses
(Pink Vinyl Ltd., Digital album)
2025-01-24

End Of Green
Twinfinity
(2CD)
2024-12-06

Clan of Xymox
Blood of Christ
(EP Digital album)
2024-12-06

Shiv-r
Arise New Flesh / Flesh and Steel
(CDS Digital album)
2024-12-06

Cardinal Noire
Vitriol
(CD, Digital album)
2024-11-29

Orange Sector
Feuer & Flamme
(CD)
2024-11-22

Dead Lights
The Algorithm
(Digital album)
2024-11-22

This Eternal Decay
Cold Fear
(CDS Digital album)
2024-11-08

Hand of Juno
Psychotic Banana
(CD, Digital album)
2024-11-08

Vioflesh
Feel Fake
(Digital album)
2024-11-05

Laibach
Strange Fruit
(Digital album)
2024-11-01

Xotox
Niemandskind
(Digital album)
2024-11-01

Ext!ze
MediEVIL
(CDS downloads)

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