Swedish gothic rock band Brotherhood from the city of Eskilstuna have released their latest album In The Violet Hour featuring nine songs that showcase the intention to create a classic and timeless album. Recorded in their own Spider Studio the album is dark, deep, melancholic with epic soundscapes utilizing chorus bass, melodic synthesizers, and raw guitars creating a modern gothic rock sound based on the roots of goth… Read more →
Baltimore-based Blackmask Records has released the newest album by Swedish post-punk trio The Secret French Postcards – the 10-track album titled Contradictions is great addition to the genre. Contradictions is available via the Blackmask Records Bandcamp page. Also check out the bands extensive self-releases on The Secret French Postcards Bandcamp page. Contradictions by The Secret French Postcards Read more →
Reconverb is the cold-wave / post-punk / ambient-instrumental solo project by Helge Vammen from Aarhus, Denmark. Having been inspired by the eclectic and a love for 70’s and 80’s synth sounds including Kraftwerk and Jarre – Reconverb has a new 5-track EP titled Heraldik which includes a S Y Z Y G Y X vocal remix on the track “Odd Birds”. The release made… Read more →
Los Angeles-based Milliken Chamber have released a music video for their track “Bodies” off their new 10-track album, Absence, which came out last month. The creative project of Anna Schmidt and Kevin Czarnik who gained some attention as half of Forever Grey, the duo produce darkwave synth music inspired by the 80s sound. “Bodies” will be the main track off the upcoming Bodies… Read more →
One-woman post-punk / gothic rock band Unknown Pleasures Limited or (UP LTD) formed in Riverside, California by Scarlet Smith has put out a new 2-track single – Blur – containing the first tracks from her upcoming debut album in production with Smith as the vocalist, guitarist, bass player, drummer, synthesizer, violinist, pianist, and songwriter of the project. Blur along with her other work is… Read more →
New York City band Pawns have a new 3-track EP release Monuments of Faith due April 1. A limited edition 7″ vinyl with insert is being put out by UK Inflammable Material while a US 12″ version will be available from Near Dark / Last Hour Records. Monuments Of Faith EP by PAWNS Read more →
There is a new release out from Glaring – the experimental / post-punk / coldwave solo project started in October 2018 by Anna Nin, who also produces her other music project under the name NONE. The new Glaring album L’enfer, c’est les autres is being distributed on limited-edition cassette by German label Squall Recordings and features ten dark ambient tracks and is… Read more →
Stockholm Syndrome, the DJ/producer duo made up of the Scot Iain Mac aka Pyz and Australian Brett Wilson aka Wil-tron have a new 4-track release – Rogue Alarm on Nein Records with two tracks now available via Bandcamp and the other two being made live on March 15. The release features two original tracks and two remixes from LUSCA & Disconnected. Rogue Alarm by Stockholm Syndrome Read more →
Nitzer Ebb have announced tour dates for the US and Canada along with performances in Europe this year. Tour dates and ticket information can be found on the Nitzer Ebb web site. US and Canada May 9 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA May 10 – Elsewhere Rooftop, Brooklyn, NY May 11 – Societe des Arts Technologiques, Montreal, QC May 12 –… Read more →
Wax Trax! Records is now accepting pre-orders for their full-length documentary film Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records which will be shipping on April 16. The film features the story of the Chicago retail store and the record label that made music history during the 80s – includes commentary by: Steve Albini – (Big Black, Shellac) Paul Barker – (Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Lead… Read more →
