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Unter Null - Coming Up To Breathe

Unter Null - Coming Up To Breathe


After 20 years since her explosive debut "The Failure Epiphany" and over a decade of silence, Erica Dunham resurrects UNTER NULL with a brand-new song: "Coming Up to Breathe". More than just a track - it’s a statement. A bold ...

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Icon - Realm of the Black Sun

Icon - Realm of the Black Sun


‘Realm of the Black Sun’ is the first new studio album in over 10 years (since " Everyone, Everything, Everywhere Ends" in 2014)! The album contains 13 new songs recorded in 2023/2024 in Australia, Belgium, Egypt, Germany and the United ...

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Cwfen - Sorrows

Cwfen - Sorrows


There are two kinds of heavy bands: the ones that make a lot of noise and the ones that drag you somewhere you didn't know you needed to go. Cwfen (pronounced 'Coven') are the latter, and Sorrows is a record ...

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​bent – Liquid Bells EP

​bent – Liquid Bells EP


Niko Martens doesn’t demand attention—he earns it with nuance. His project bent speaks in discreet electronics, not with bombast but with sonic precision. And Liquid Bells, his latest EP, is a masterclass in restraint and resonance, delivering immediacy without ever sacrificing depth. It hums, pulses, aches—each track a fragment of introspection suspended in a glassy lattice of sound. What makes Martens’ approach remarkable is his ability to draw you in ...

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Dalila Kayros – KHTHONIE

Dalila Kayros – KHTHONIE


I first wrote down my impressions before discovering the meaning behind the title — and yet it was as if my intuition had already known. KHTHONIE is derived from the Greek word khthonios (χθόνιος), meaning "of the earth" or "from the underworld." It refers to powers dwelling beneath the surface — dark, primal, feminine, subconscious. And now I understand: this is exactly what I had felt. That this wasn’t merely ...

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UNTER NULL – Coming Up to Breathe

UNTER NULL – Coming Up to Breathe


For a while, there were quiet murmurs, occasional ripples of speculation — could it be true? Could the queen of dancefloor-fueled fury really be returning? Today, Alfa Matrix finally let the cat out of the bag: UNTER NULL rises again with a brand-new single, "Coming Up to Breathe." Twenty years after The Failure Epiphany — and especially the unforgettable brutality of "Sick Fuck" — Erica once again takes the stage. ...

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NOUVELLE VAGUE to perform in Wrocław!

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

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

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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