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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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Ira Noctis- Lucifer and Unholy Trinity

Ira Noctis- Lucifer and Unholy Trinity
Not many artists venture into the realm of dark electro these days — and that makes Kamil’s dedication all the more commendable. Chapeau bas for holding the line, for keeping the pulse of this genre alive and kicking. There are moments at festivals when a seemingly random discovery becomes the highlight of your experience. That’s precisely how I encountered IRA NOCTIS — an act that revealed itself unexpectedly at Castle ...

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Philipp Münch – Tales from the Lower Cave

Philipp Münch – Tales from the Lower Cave
As a child, I had a kaleidoscope filled with colored shards of glass that shifted with each subtle motion, rearranging themselves into new, fleeting geometries. What fascinated me was not the color or shape of the pieces, but the transformation itself — the idea that the smallest turn could produce an entirely new world. Listening to Tales from the Lower Cave, I felt the same wonder return. Philipp Münch, a ...

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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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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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