Front 242 - Detox Static

2016-01-29 (News)

In the summer of 2015 Front 242 opened a remix competition for the same "Take One" classic song. 
Overwhelmed by the success of the competition and the several hundreds of remixes that got sent to Alfa Matrix, it took much more time than initially expected to get all of these competition entries played to the various jury members and eventually reach a final top 3 of the most favorite remixes. 
To thank you all for your much appreciated patience, Front 242 release for free "Detox Static" EP exclusively available only through Bandcamp. It features a remastered version of "Take One", plus the remix work by the 6 (and not only 3!) first winners of the remix competition. 
Congratulations to Ad:Key, Eisfabrik, Kant Kino, Tefonik, Restriction 9 and Digital 440 for being part of the "Detox Static" sonic adventure. And a big thank you to all of you who took part in the competition.

Electro Spectre - Beautiful Lies

2016-01-28 (News)

Step by step Norwegian synth-romantics Electro Spectre walk their road to the elite club of the leaders of modern electro-pop. Without the support of the big record labels and booking-agencies, they achieved the almost impossible: today every real fan of ‘classic' electro-pop worldwide has become addicted to Electro Spectre's unique sound creations! On their 5th album, Electro Spectre surprisingly sound very solemn, skillful and even gloomy - this has not happened since their celebrated ‘Pop Ghost' release. Today the band is focusing not only on recording traditional synth-pop tracks, but instead creates a truly atmospheric, deep, multi-layered and sometimes even psychedelic sound at the junction of different musical genres. ‘Beautiful Lies' also catapults the project on a higher level of quality and technical versatility: all vocals were recorded and the final mastering was made in a top level professional studio in Prague. Combining strong, melodic vocals with pure raw vintage synth production, the outcome is unmistakably Electro Spectre; unique and sophisticated pop music that will lure and seduce you.
Limited and hand-numbered edition of 650 copies contains 6 additional bonus tracks.

Kriistal Ann - Cultural Bleeding

2016-01-27 (News)

Kriistal Ann, one of the most gifted female Artists of this genre comes back with new Minimal Cold Wave release. 'Cultural Bleeding' is the third full-length solo album by the artist, that looks back on quite a few highly regarded releases in the Minimal Electro scene with her band Paradox Obscur. ‘Cultural Bleeding' presents 9 all new songs of ethereal dark melodies crafted with synthesizers performed in real-time action. Having decided in 2013 to start her personal solo project with the aim to extend the horizons of sound, through the inner stirrings and emotional changes that occur in the soul of every human being, which is affected by its environment, seasons and the culture in which he lives in. Early in 2014 she creates with her partner Toxic Razor the minimal synth band Paradox Obscur which was a trigger for expansion and interaction with the public and other artists... Since then she developed several sound channels and created several projects such as Toyotomi, influenced by the culture of the 80's, and the project Sine Silex, based on electronic - experimental sounds with atmospheric landscapes.
Limited and hand-numbered edition of 500 copies!

Cellmod - Graveyard of Empires

2016-01-26 (News)

"Graveyard of Empires" is the latest album from electronic musician Cellmod. Marking his fourth full length album, "Graveyard of Empires" delivers thirteen original songs that delve into the various realms of electronic music including EBM, Trance, Downtempo and Industrial. Accompanying these works are the talented vocals of Pete Crane of Shiv-r, Alex Matheu and Rashree Matson of Negative Format, Jared Lambert of Ien Oblique, Raziel Panic of You Shriek, Heath Friend of Distaudio, Neesheta and Deviant.
"Graveyard of Empires" unites a collection of musical collaborations that pushes the limits of Cellmod’s musical boundaries while expanding his signature sound. This latest opus was molded to deliver tracks fueled with high energy rhythms and lush sonic environments rich in melody and progression.
"Graveyard of Empires" brims with the interweaved creativities of each vocalist and Cellmod to deliver an unparalleled technological and emotional journey.

Dronny Darko - Neuroplasticity

2016-01-25 (News)

Dronny Darko's second solo full length album "Neuroplasticity" is an introverted journey through the psyche of the listener.
From primal and space ambient sounding drones, to something constructed in a laboratory, this album is a mix of drones both deep and detailed with tiny sounds for those that pay attention. 
Written, Produced - Oleg Puzan; Artwork, Mastering - Simon Heath.

Suicidal Romance - Love Beyond Reach

2016-01-24 (News)

Originally released in 2007, "Love Beyond Reach" is Suicidal Romance’s debut album which got mixed and mastered by Vasi Vallis (Frozen Plasma, Reaper). Reissue of this great album in an extended edition is including bonus tracks from the EP "A Kiss To Resist", special guest vocals by Jan Moser (Lost Area, Yade) as well as a cover version of Erasure’s classic song "Always". This new edition also features an all-new frontcover by Tomoki Haysaka. 
Since the release of this album, the Suicidal Romance duo made of Estonian artist Dmitry Darling (frontman of Freakangel fame) and female vocalist Viktoria Seimar have managed to establish themselves within the alternative darkwave / electro scene. 
Enjoy Suicidal Romance's unique dreamy atmospheres and upbeat darker moments on which angel and devil marry their vocal talents for a unique blend of catchy melodic tunes and noir elektro synth arrangements with an edge.