Orange Sector- Feuer & Flamme

2024-12-02 / khocico / Reads: 630

After their electric performance at Castle Party 2024, Orange Sector’s latest release, "Feuer & Flamme", is hard to ignore. With over 30 years of EBM mastery under their belts, the Hannover-based duo continues to deliver a compelling mix of driving beats, dark atmospheres, and emotionally resonant themes. Feuer & Flamme strikes a...

PLATRONiC – Winter Stores

2024-12-02 / khocico / Reads: 585

With the winter season just around the corner, it’s fitting to turn our attention to the Finnish-German duo PLATRONiC, whose latest release, "Winter Stores", is a perfect soundtrack to this time of year. Known for their energetic and dynamic futurepop tracks, Kay Burden and Sami Some-E have delivered something entirely...

Empusae & Onasander - Umbrosyne

2024-12-04 / khocico / Reads: 591

To encounter a new work by Nicolas Van Meirhaeghe is to step into an artist’s meticulously crafted dreamscape, where sound becomes a vessel for transformation and immersion. Having followed his solo endeavors and collaborations for years, I remain enchanted by his rare ability to create sonic worlds that transcend mere...

Black Nail Cabaret - "A Hegy"

2024-12-04 / khocico / Reads: 358

Black Nail Cabaret’s "A Hegy" is an exquisite collision of nature's primordial essence and the delicate intricacies of refined artistry. Set against the brooding expanse of Hungary's Matra mountains, the video unfolds like a whispered incantation, conjuring an atmosphere steeped in duality and transformation. At its heart is Emese Árvai-Illés...

Cold Transmission Music- Selected Works 2024

2024-12-05 / khocico / Reads: 668

Cold Transmission Music’s Selected Works 2024 is a vivid proof to the label’s unparalleled ability to curate a tapestry of sounds that embody the dark and emotive currents of the modern alternative music scene. Guided by the discerning vision of Suzy and Andreas, this compilation not only highlights the extraordinary...

LES BERRTAS - WALD FARBE

2024-12-05 / khocico / Reads: 543

Les Berrtas, the Würzburg-based dark-electro duo renowned for their "Splatter-Pop" style, return with "Wald Farbe", a release that confirms their position as masters of evocative electronic soundscapes. Since their inception in 1989, Kai Neugebauer (production) and Micha Chainsaw (vocals) have built a reputation for crafting music that merges emotional intensity...