Young And Cold Records – YCR/193 (2024) スペインでは1980年初頭からゴシック/ダークウェイヴが盛んになりましたが, 当時はイギリスやアメリカの影響を受けていました。それにもかかわらず Paralisis Permanenteや後のGothic Sexのようなバンドや Esplendor Geometricoのような幅広いエレクトロ・インダストリアル・シーンがあった。World Wide Webの躍進以来, 世界中のバンドとリスナーが簡単に集まるようになり, 「エキゾチック」 な国からのエキサイティングなバンドが絶えず生まれています。スペインのトリオDarkwaysは過去2年間にいくつかのデジタル・レコーディングをリリースしてきたが, 今回,彼らの最初のレコードとCDのアルバム"Resonance"を発表する。バンドの自己紹介は「様々な影響とエレクトロニック・サウンドへの情熱を持つバルセロナ出身のDarkwave/Post-Punk」。これには多くの真実がありますが, 基本的には90年代のスタイルの長い純粋なGothrockであり 残念ながら今日ではほとんど聞かれません。キャッチーなプロダクションと繰り返されるシンセサウンドはDarkwaysが注目を集めること間違いなしのDarkwaveクラブに十分な材料を提供している。 Darkways is a darkwave band from Barcelona, Spain, blending influences from rock and metal with a passion for exploring the realms of post-punk and synthesizer-based sounds.The band creates a captivating sonic landscape where darkwave sensibilities meet the nostalgic echoes of vintage electronic soundscapes. Like Italy, Spain developed a lively Gothic/Darkwave-scene early on, from the beginning of the 1980s, but at the time it was overshadowed by acts from England and the USA. Nevertheless, there were bands such as Paralisis Permanente or later Gothic Sex and a broad Electro/Industrial scene, for example Esplendor Geometrico. Since the breakthrough of the World Wide Web, it has become easy for bands and listeners from all over the world to come together and exciting bands from „exotic" countries are constantly emerging. The Spanish trio DARKWAYS have released several recordings digitally over the last two years and now present „Resonance", their first album on vinyl and CD. The band´s self-description is „Darkwave from Barcelona with various influences and a passion for electronic sounds/Post-Punk." There is a lot of truth in this, but basically it is pure Gothrock in the style of the 90s for long stretches, which is unfortunately rarely heard today. The catchy production and repeated synth- sounds also provide enough material for the Darkwave-clubs, where DARKWAYS are sure to attract some attention. Songs like „Shadowdancer" and especially „I like the Night (And the Night likes Me)" will quickly find their fans. „Inexistance" is reminiscent of Guitar Wave with driving drums and Goth-vocals, a mixture that is guaranteed to reach an audience. „Neon Lights" is not, as one might expect, dedicated to the 80s, but pure 90s Darkwave. „Madness", on the other hand, rocks hard and is guaranteed to be a live favourite. Finally, „More than Dreams" also offers the certain rock-influence and could also make the album interesting for mainstream listeners. In the end, however, as mentioned at the beginning, it is Gothrock with Darkwave-vibes, high catchiness and pleasantly unaffected vocals. Solid as a rock and a candidate for a huge surprise success! Bandcamp 試聴 https://darkways.bandcamp.com/album/resonance

Young And Cold Records – YCR/192 (2024) QEK JUNIORの「Das Gespenst Der Freiheit」は 驚くほど暗く, それでいてクラブらしいアルバムで古いファンはすぐに喜び, 新しいファンにもアピールするだろう。“Minimal Noise Pop” – 純粋なドイツのアンダーグラウンド。"DAF meets Einstürzende Neubauten" 先日発売されたコンピレーションCD「Art Brut」に続き QEK Juniorの4枚目となる完全新作! Dominic DaubのソロプロジェクトはTobias Dupontのライブサポートを受けており, Minimal SynthとEBMをミックスした独特のユーモアセンスで常にダンスフロアを盛り上げている。新しいアルバム (おそらくLuis Bunuelのシュルレアリスムの映画ドラマ"Le Fantôme de la liberté“にちなんで名付けられたと思われる) ではドイツ語がわかる人なら それだけで背筋が伸びるような曲名で新しい章が書かれている。 もうお察しの通り, ユーモアと並んで第二の, 時には社会批判的で政治的なレベルがあちこちにありますが, それが完全に前面に押し出されることはありません。つまり「Das Gespenst ...」は、クラブでダンサブルなエレクトロ・アルバムとして「消費」できるだけでなく, 自宅で静かに聴くこともできる。エレクトロアルバムでは必ずしもそうではありません。ダークでミニマルなスタイルのこのアルバムの最初のトラックはすでにThe Klinikの最高の時代を思い出させ, 聴衆をすぐに特定のムードにするコンサートのオープニングとして機能することは間違いありません。ダークで実験的な“Extravagant”は Esplendor GeometricoとLiaisons Dangereusesの間のどこかで続きます。そして初めて、(おそらくブニュエルの映画にもちなんで名付けられた)のミニマルポップがクラブのダンスフロアを狙っており, その直後には皮肉なGross, Blond,Tuberkulösが続く。タイトルが約束するように“Deine MuddahörtDie Krupps” (あなたのお母さんはDie Kruppsを聴いている) では物事が再び軽くなる。すぐにシーンの定番になりそうなキャッチーな曲。他の曲はなんとなくWelleを彷彿とさせる:Erdballまたは最も純粋なMinimal Synthのベスト-そしてそう:最後の曲“Marian”はまさにあなたが期待していた通り... The Sisters Of Mercyのカヴァーであり, 一見無敵のアイコンの前でのQEK JUNIORの勇気と無邪気さを示している。 QEK JUNIOR´s „Das Gespenst Der Freiheit“ is a surprisingly dark, yet club-ready album that will quickly delight old fans and appeal to new ones. „Minimal Noise Pop’ – pure German underground. DAF meets Einstürzende Neubauten’. Following the recent compilation CD „Art Brut“, here comes the all new, 4th album by QEK Junior! Dominic Daub´s solo project, supported live by Tobias Dupont, has always been known for its mix of Minimal Synth and EBM with a quirky sense of humour and always gets the dancefloors moving. With the new album (presumably titled after a surrealist film drama by Luis Bunuel „Le Fantôme de la liberté“) a new chapter has been written, with song titles that – if you understand German - alone making you sit up and take notice. As you can already guess, there is a second, sometimes socio-critical and political level here and there alongside the humour but it never slips completely into the foreground. This means that „Das Gespenst…” can be „consumed“ throughout as a danceable Electro-album in the club, but can also be listened to at home in peace and quiet. Which is not always the case with Electro- albums. Already the album’s first track, in a dark, minimalist style, is reminiscent of The Klinik´s best days and is sure to serve as a concert opener to put the audience in a certain mood straight away. The dark and experimental „Extravagant“ continues, somewhere between Esplendor Geometrico and Liaisons Dangereuses. Then, for the first time, the Minimal-Pop of „Goldene Zeiten“ (possibly named after a Bunuel-film, too) aims for the club dancefloors, directly followed by the ironic „Gross, Blond, Tuberkulös“. As the title promises, things get lighter again with „Deine Mudda hört Die Krupps“ (Your mom listens to Die Krupps). A catchy tune that is sure to quickly become a scene standard. Other songs are vaguely reminiscent of Welle: Erdball or purest Minimal Synth at its best – and yes: the last song „Marian“ is exactly what you´d expect...a cover of The Sisters Of Mercy that also shows QEK JUNIOR's courage and insouciance in the face of seemingly unassailable icons. Bandcamp 試聴 https://qekjunior.bandcamp.com/album/das-gespenst-der-freiheit

Young And Cold Records – YCR/188 (2024) 「Wiener Linien」は不穏なスイスのウェイヴ・デュオ Karl Kave & Durianの4枚目のスタジオ・アルバム。 音楽的にはノイエ・ノイエ・ドイチェ・ヴェレのスタイルに近く, ポストパンクやダークウェイヴの要素が含まれており, 歌詞はドナウの大都市ウィーンに到着した個人的な経験と結びついている。彼らは特権と孤独の間, 希望とあきらめの間の緊張の領域を探求しています。 Karl Kave & Durianは ある種の曖昧さと矛盾に対する開放性の原則に忠実であるが, 疑念や実存的な恐怖を認めることを恐れていない。だから 彼らは優しさと噛みつき, パンチラインと詩の間のバランスを取っている。 "Wiener Linien" is the fourth studio album by the restless Swiss wave duo Karl Kave & Durian. Musically close to the style of Neue Neue Deutsche Welle with elements of post-punk and darkwave, the lyrics tie in with personal experiences of arriving in the Danube metropolis of Vienna. They explore a field of tension between privilege and loneliness, between hope and resignation. KKD remain true to the principles of a certain ambiguity and openness for contradictions, but are not afraid to admit to doubts and existential fears. They hence achieve a balance between gentleness and bite, between punchline and poetry. Bandcamp 試聴 https://karlkavedurian.bandcamp.com/album/wiener-linien

Young And Cold Records – YCR/186 (2024) MY MANIFESTO : Post Punk / Dark Wave (Pittsburgh,USA) Sounds like a lost demo tape from your favorite '80s band Bandcamp 試聴 https://mymanifesto.bandcamp.com/album/self-titled

Young And Cold Records – YCR/178LP (2024) Haunt Me is the music project and brainchild of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Darius Davila. Hailing from Austin, TX, USA, playing post-punk / darkwave. Both EPs combined as vinyl and CD: En Tu Cama EP - Released July 14, 2023 Come Now, Sleep - released May 5, 2024 Bandcamp 試聴 https://hauntmeofficial.bandcamp.com/album/en-tu-cama-come-now-sleep-album-version

Young And Cold Records – YCR/180 (2024) 「1984」は「新しい」アルバムではないが, いくつかの点で非常に特別だ。パンデミック中の2021年に制作され, これまではデジタル版のみがリリースされている。音楽的にはこの時期に制作された他の多くの作品と同様にSIXTH JUNEの通常のエレクトロ・ウェーブ/ミニマル・シンセのサウンドとは一線を画している。もちろん, ロックダウン期間は多くのミュージシャンに実験的な音楽を生み出すきっかけとなり,これも例外ではありません。 「1984」は暗く, 暗く, 実験的だ。40分を超える楽曲は「歌」という言葉では作品を正しく表現できないだろうが, 曲全体を通して催眠的に流れる短いベースラインに基づいており, 他のサウンドで補完されている。しばしば少し不協和音のサックスが使用され, 暗いスペース・シンセと水の流れのようなノイズ... すべてほぼ完全にインストゥルメンタルでサポートされています。Sixth JUNEだと知らなければ,その背後にいるデュオを疑うことはないだろう。 ダンサブルでキャッチーな曲ではなく, ごく初期のCoilの楽曲(「How to destroy Angels」 ...) を彷彿とさせるアンビエントサウンドスケープがリスナーに提示される。もちろん, そこまで虚無的ではありません。しかし, 70年のKrautの電子機器や楽器のLegendary Pink Dotsのいくつかのエコーも思い浮かびます。数少ないボーカルパートもLyciaを思い出させてくれます。ヒット曲でSIXTH JUNEを知っているだけでは「1984」 は少し聴きづらいかもしれません。 SIXTH JUNE have just released their great album ‘Stay’, and they are already releasing another record. „1984“ is not a “new” album, but it is very special in several asspects. It was created in 2021 during the pandemic and has so far only been released digitally. Musically, it stands out - like so many works created during this time - from the usual Electro-Wave/Minimal- Synth sound that SIXTH JUNE is otherwise known for. Obviously, the lockdown period inspired many musicians to create more experimental music, and this is no exception. „1984“ is gloomy, dark and experimental. The 40+ minute composition - the term ‘song’ would not do the work justice - is based on a short bass line that runs hypnotically through the entire track and is complemented by other sounds. An often slightly discordant saxophone is used, supported by dark Space-Synths and noises such as rushing water...all nearly completely instrumental. If you didn't know it was SIXTH JUNE, you wouldn't suspect the duo behind it. Instead of danceable catchy tunes, listeners are presented with ambient soundscapes that are more than occasionally reminiscent of very early Coil material („How to destroy Angels“...). Not quite as nihilistic, of course. But a few echoes of 70s Kraut electronics or instrumental Legendary Pink Dots also come to mind. The few vocal parts also bring Lycia to rememberance. If you only know SIXTH JUNE through their ‘hits’, you might find „1984“ a little difficult to listen Bandcamp 試聴 https://sixthjune.bandcamp.com/album/1984

Young And Cold Records – YCR/180 (2024) SIXTH JUNE, the Serbian duo working from Berlin for many years, has gathered a solid fan base since their first album in 2010, and even longer breaks have not stopped the fans from staying loyal. With their fifth album “Stay” (their first on Y&C), SIXTH JUNE catapult themselves another big step forward. Catchy Electro-Wave that will leave a lasting impression, also far beyond the usual scene: Wonderfully produced songs that immediately stick in your head, but fail to sound “superficial”. ‘Stay’ includes totally 8 tracks, among them the remixed and remastered versions of the singles: “Dance with me”, “Stay”, “Collapse”, “Sanjam” and “Wake up”. The basic direction of SIXTH JUNE has remained the same... their mixture of Electro-Wave, Minimal-Synth and intense 80s atmospheres is both, profound and catchy. Overall, there is an (even) more melancholic atmosphere this time, which is often strongly reminiscent of the less experimental stuff of Kirlian Camera from the 80s (“Blue Room”, “Heldenplatz”...). “Dance with Me” and “Sanjam” open the album in the usual way, with the former song also being suitable for the dancefloors of clubs, especially in the early hours of the morning when the party is slowly winding down. “Stay” combines electronic elements with light Neofolk-over- tones and puts the listener in an almost hypnotic mood. “Take Care” seems lighter and could almost be a lost Valerie-Dore B-side, as unlikely as that may sound. “Dream Again” then leads more into the second half of the 80s and is a little more solemn, while finally “Collapse” is an anthem for the sunrise on the beach, after a night of partying and will certainly become a fan favorite at concerts. Bandcamp 試聴 https://sixthjune.bandcamp.com/album/stay

Young And Cold Records – YCR/181 (2024) Diesein is the solo music project of Laslo Antal from Sixth June. Diesein (ディ ザイン) はLaslo Antalの音楽プロジェクト。通常はソロプロジェクトと呼ばれていますが (Lasloが曲の作曲とシンガーであるため), 他のミュージシャンがゲストとして参加しています。 「Even the Best are the worst」はディ ザインのセカンドアルバム。10曲の新曲を含み, オリジナルは限定アートリリースの形でリリースされました。 Diesein [dɪˈzaɪn] is the music project of Laslo Antal. Although it is usually referred to as a solo project (because Laslo is the composer and singer of the songs), other musicians guest. Even the Best are the worst, is the second album of Diesein. Including 10 new tracks, and originally released in the shape of a limited edition art release. Bandcamp 試聴 https://diesein.bandcamp.com/album/even-the-best-are-the-worst

Young And Cold Records – YCR/190 (2024) RUE OBERKAMPFはダークウェイヴ, エレクトロニックミュージック, そして心に残る美学を融合させたジャンルにとらわれないバンドで, 世界中の聴衆を魅了しています。彼らの音楽は人生や芸術のダークサイドからインスピレーションを得て, 音と感情の奥底への旅をしています。彼らはゴスシーンに忠実なファンベースを持ち,新しいリリースのたびに限界を押し広げ続けています。 RUE OBERKAMPF is a genre-defying band that blends darkwave, electronic music, and a haunting aesthetic, captivating audiences worldwide. Their music is a journey into the depths of sound and emotion, drawing inspiration from the darker sides of life and art. With a loyal fanbase in the goth scene, they continue to push boundaries with each new release. Bandcamp 試聴 https://rueoberkampf.bandcamp.com/album/essenz

Infravox Records (2018) Stockhaussen is a Minimal Synth / Minimal Wave / Cold Wave project created by Angel Kauff from Mexico city. Bandcamp 試聴 https://stockhaussen.bandcamp.com/album/signos-2nd-l-p

Young And Cold Records – YCR/184 (2024) Highly gifted US-trio from Chicago with a very strong debut album! The band's self-description "we make sad happy music to dance to" sums it up pretty well. Discogs mentions genres such as Dreampop, Gothrock, New Wave and Indie, but in the end it can be summed up as Postpunk, which on the one hand fits well into the ongoing trend. On the other hand, however, it relies less on the usual gloom and instead conveys a positive overall mood. This is ensured by the female singer's unpretentious singing, the straight rhythms, the pumping bass and the wavy guitars. This would have fit well on the 4AD label in the early 90s, when bands like Lush, Belly, Throwing Muses and Breeders were causing a stir there. After starting with the relaxed, easy-going songs “I still love You”, “Donde Dormiste” and “Tarot”, “Die Disko” then takes a danceable club direction for the first time, as does the slightly hectic “I don't want to share You (Too Shy)”. “Untitled” brings back memories of The Cure - but has nothing to do with the song of the same name from “Disintegration”. Dreampop at its finest is “Touch Me”, which would be a monument if performed live accordingly, “Drag U Down” is flawless Indiepop, as was common in the second half of the 80s on labels such as Sarah, Creation or Postcard. FUTURE NOBODIES present a fairly mature debut here, which is stylistically diverse, but has already developed its own style, which promises a lot for the future. It's worth keeping an eye on and an ear out for! Bandcamp 試聴 https://futurenobodies.bandcamp.com/album/future-nobodies

Young And Cold Records – YCR/182 (2024) ADAM USI (from the South of Germany) is practically part of the "inventory" of Y&C Records. He was there right from the beginning and released several records and tapes, making a good name for himself with a small but fine fan base through this and occasional live performances. Far too long, six years after the 2018 work "In Plastique Bloom", here’s an all new album! Musically, the tried and tested mix of New Wave and Synthpop in the style of the 80s remains, but sounds appear much matured! You could also just call it Wave-Pop, here and there with a bit of New Romantic atmosphere, characterized by the fresh, natural singing. “Malaise”, for example, is a real catchy tune, “2 10” brings to mind the very early Depeche Mode and “Farce”, which was released on tape in 2021, could almost have come from the second or third Soft Cell- album, at least as far as the vocal melody is concerned. “Woke up unlucky” not only shows a slightly different side of ADAM USI in the title, musically speaking it is also much more “wavy”. From time to time it gets a bit darker, as in “Aurora”, which is almost hypnotic, but at the same t ime invites you to dance. “Censored Self-Harm” is all about conscious and unconscious self-harm and self-denial. And since this is of course not an easy topic - but is sometimes packed in catchy music in a seemingly contradictory way - the lyrics are included with the LP so that listeners can deal with it. But of course you can also just enjoy the album as a beautiful Wave-Pop-pearl. ADAM USI pre- sent an album that is simultaneously catchy and profound and seems calm in a positive sense.

Young And Cold Records – YCR/174 (2024) In the 1990s and early 2000s, well-known European and American Darkwave- and Electro-bands such as London After Midnight, Das Ich and Crüxshadows played in Mexico for the first time and were surprised by enthusiastic audiences. As if by an initial spark, many fans began to make music themselves and a lively Dark-Scene has developed to this day. Y&C brought some of the acts to Europe firstly...including LOVER & STRANGERS. The trio was founded in 2018 and is now releasing their third album, "P3rv3rt". Nothing fundamental has changed in the basic mix of 90s Dark Electro and some Gothic-elements. However, the production and songwriting have matured significantly and songs like "Face to Face" should quickly fill the dance floors of the clubs. "Destiny" almost tends towards the Future-Pop direction, that emerged around the turn of the millennium. "Dominik" has more than a bit of The Sisters Of Mercy, as does "Justine" (not just because of the woman's name in the title) and "Re- demption" is a perfect song in classic New Wave-style. None of this is new, but it is implemented in such a pleasant and contemporary way that it is very entertaining. Darkwave in the style of the 90s with today's technical implementation...that will be definitely a lot of fun live too! Bandcamp 試聴 https://strangerandloversofficial.bandcamp.com/album/p3rv3rt

Young And Cold Records – YCR/171 (2024) The German duo URSULA released several tapes and a split LP since 2019... With their sound between catchy NDW (German New Wave around 1981/82) and Minimal Synth, URSULA have quickly made a good name for themselves among Minimal-fans and now also started performing live. With "4" and upcoming performances, the duo intends to reach a wider audience and bring their danceable electronic sound to the clubs. The 8 tracks on this beautifully coloured Vinyl recall the early German tape scene of the 80s, when "children's room"-musicians implemented their idea of Pop Music with the simplest technical an musical equipment. From the descriptions it is clear that “4” sounds like it was made from a single piece and will delight NDW fans of groups like Profil, Stahlnetz, Zaza or Recht Herzlich, as well as people who love current acts like Kühle Matrosen, Tilly Electronics or Gen Null. Bandcamp 試聴 https://ursula-ursula.bandcamp.com/album/ursula-4

Young And Cold Records – YCR/053LP (2020) Psihokratija was founded in 1988 in Yugoslavia (Belgrade, Serbia) by Gorjan Krstić (synths and composition) and Zoran Petrović (vocals). Wessely Karel (synths) joined the band but left after a very short period of time. In 1990 the band released its debut album, entitled "Album Mentalnih Fotografija" (Mental Photo Album) and started performing all over the country. The same year, the band split and Gorjan Krstić, with new band members, began to prepare the band's second album, which ended right before the start of the civil war. It was only after many years, that Gorjan reactivated the whole project with new band members. He is currently preparing Psihokratija's third album. Bandcamp 試聴 https://psihokratija.bandcamp.com/album/eight-wanderings-of-the-soul

Young And Cold Records – YCR/177 (2024) THE SWEET KILL is the solo project of US musician Pete Mills. While solo projects are usually in the Electro or Darkwave genres, THE SWEET KILL is clearly inspired by Gothrock, a genre that actually thrives primarily on the interaction of a band. The fact that Mills' sound still works very well shows his musical talent. NOWHERE contains sonic cinematic soundscapes of cold wave synths, post-punk drums, atmospheric guitar and melodic bass. This highly anticipated sophomoric album questions the final analysis of the souls’ journey between two worlds, are we eternally floating in the ether or are we never lost and always found? Grief is love with nowhere to go. Lives are lived and lost and some souls return to explore another round as others trudge eternally haunting our world forever in the nowhere… Bandcamp 試聴 https://thesweetkill.bandcamp.com/album/nowhere

Young And Cold Records – YCR/176 (2024) WERNER KARLOFF and DAN SHAMBLE have been working together under the name NEUE STRASSEN since the mid-2010s. Even though a number of Mexican Darkwave/Electro/Postpunk- acts have emerged in recent years, particularly thanks to the networking of Y&C, there is still a lot to discover from this country. While the first album and a single were previously only available as imports in Europe, the all new album "Last Days" is now being released in Europe, and should therefore give the duo a real boost in attention. Not only the band name NEUE STRASSEN, but also song titles such as "Unterwegs" and German-language samples show a clear connection to Germany. The opener "Attack on the City" is an electro smasher that will get Club- and Concert-goers dancing straight away. Powerful, straightforward and catchy...that has real hit potential right from the start of the album. “Erased Thoughts” is a little more sedate and dark-wavy, but is also beautifully dynamic and freshly produced. “Golden Cage” is based on 90s Dark Electro, combined with some Gothrock-guitar sounds. “Suburban Distress” is strongly rooted in the New Wave of the 80s, while “The Witch” should reveal its qualities live, the rockiest song on “Last Days”. “Unterwegs” is something for the Minimal-freaks and “Warm Sands” finally brings back almost the good old Batcave sound. The influences are therefore diverse. What makes NEUE STRASSEN’s sound so special, is the combination of extremely danceable rhythms, playful electronic sounds, cool vocals and wavy guitars. All of this is excellently produced, mixed and mastered in a very contemporary way, so that the album is very catchy, but still retains a few rough edges. Another inside tip that should quickly conquer larger audiences. In any case, the density of hits is high. Bandcamp 試聴 https://neuestrassen.bandcamp.com/album/last-days

Young and Cold Records – YCR/173 (2024) Since 2017, the Texan Gothrock/Postpunk/Darkwave-trio ROSEGARDEN FUNERAL PARTY has been releasing music continuously without longer breaks. Even during the pandemic, two new albums were released, and to much acclaim! This and the constant live presence show the irrepressible joy of playing music of the band around singer Leah Lane. After the 2022 album "Take Cover", which contained only cover versions, some of which were really surprising in song selection and interpretations, the fifth album (alongside numerous digital singles and a CD compilation) "From the Ashes" is now being released again by Y&C. The basic musical direction has of course remained the same, that is, Rosegarden Funeral Party draw extensively on over 40 years of Wave- and Postpunk-history and use it to form their very own style, not least through the expressive vocals of Leah Lane. There is everything from raw Gothrock in "Doorway Ghost" to Darkwave in "First to cry" and Guitar-Wave in "Pillar of Salt" to Postpunk in the title track "From the Ashes". The influences range from bands like All About Eve and Ghost Dance ("Almost Heaven") through Toyah and Hazel O'Connor ("Embers") to The Chameleons ("Pillar of Salt") and Sparks ("Love Like Goodbye"). This variedness, the intensity of the live performances and a cover artwork that is rather unusual for the genre (but noticeable) will bring "From the Ashes" a lot of attention and not only satisfy existing fans, but also attract new listeners. Bandcamp 試聴 https://rosegardenfuneralparty.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-ashes

Young And Cold Records – YCR/167 (2024) After their 2023 debut Minialbum "Capture", the southern German duo YAKIMA JERA is back with a brabd new 8-Tracks Album. Named after an Islamic death angel and with artwork on the cover inspired by alchemical symbols, the album is not as mystical as one might think. While "Capture" was still characterized by long, quite complex songs, "Azrael take My Hand" starts with "The House" with an Electro sequence that immediately hits your ears and legs and heads towards a climax that will spark enthusiasm especially live. The following "Kara" is one of the few longer pieces that follows directly on from the debut, but does not lack catchiness. "Felt Love" is danceable Electro - with slight echoes of Boy Harsher or Tempers - and "Nothing remains" has a nice melancholic Wave atmosphere with slight Eastern European overtones. "Kiss Me To Hell" is a little lighter and "End Hell" has everything a typical Darkwave hit needs nowadays. "Fire" goes in a similar direction before the album ends with the much darker title song "Azrael take My Hand". Less coherent than its predecessor, this album is more song-oriented, meaning that each song stands on its own, but is still convincing. The record contains club-friendly material as well as wavy stuff for listing at home and songs that probably unfold their power particularly live. YAKIMA JERA should earn a good place for themselves in the ever flourishing Darkwave scene, which is particularly due to the very good vocals, which here and there are even reminiscent of Faith And The Muse. Bandcamp 試聴 https://yakimajera.bandcamp.com/album/azrael-take-my-hand

Young And Cold Records – YCR/170 (2024) First LP of in-the-middle-of-nowhere-in-Austria based one-person project IVUR [infravioletultrared] IVUR, which is short for "Infraviolet Ultrared", is an electronic solo project based in the middle of nowhere in the Austrian countryside, featuring the veteran underground DJ Mr.URNs. After 25 years of djing he decided to switch sides and release his own music. After the two Digital-EPs “Alpha” and “Beta”, he now presents the first album, logically titled “Gamma”. This contains the tracks from the two EPs for the first time on vinyl and is therefore kind of an inventory before new music was produced. The sound is purely electronic and produced really “fat”, which makes it potential material for Club-dancefloors. The style is made up of Synthpop, some Darkwave and a large bunch of Italo-Disco, the style that many people only listened to shamefully at home for decades, but which is now experiencing a real renaissance. “Feel” and “Strangelight” are catchy, very catchy, tunes that will at least make your feet twitch along. “Eyes” is Synthpop that combines with Minimal-Electro from the 80s, whereas “Morning” goes a little more in the Wave direction and is vaguely reminiscent of Kirlian Camera from the “Edges” and “Blue Room” era. Things get a little quieter and more atmospheric with the Electro Wave of “Fire”, while “Shatter” could come straight from the mainstream-Discos of the 80s where people danced to Den Harrow or Eddie Huntington. The first slight hints of Techno are added in “Fortify”, before “Lies” concludes the album in a more atmospheric and wavr way. “Gamma” proves to be a really successful Electro-Dance album that will definitely please everyone who can relate to the Neo-Disco-sound of Tobias Bernstrup and is not averse to the sounds of Body of Light. Bandcamp 試聴 https://ivur.bandcamp.com/album/gamma

Young And Cold Records – YCR/168 (2024) Wave, experimental, post-punk solo project by Anna Nin (Bremen, Germany). Shortly after the 2023 album “Void”, Anna Nin AKA Glaring is presenting her all new album! Since 2018, GLARING has been continuously releasing music, both independently digitally and on Vinyl/CD/Tape on various labels. This is reminiscent in the best sense of the Tape Scene of the 80s and early 90s, when everyone could make music completely independently and bring it to the people... a time of wild and enormous creativity. But in contrast to many bands of that time, GLARING maintains a high musical standard and despite sometimes quite different styles, there is always a continuity that makes Anna Nin's music recognizable. The roots are clearly based in New Wave, Coldwave and Darkwave of the 80s and 90s. Flat synthesizer sounds, minimalist drums and almost ethereal vocals, which are more like an addi- tional instrument, are always complemented by wavy guitars and basses and merge into atmo- spheric overall works that are actually - even though the album is released in spring - the perfect soundtrack to autumnal walks in foggy forests. The opener “Milky's Way Out” already brings back memories of the romantic tracks from The Cure's “Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me”-album, who doesn't immediately think of songs like “One More Time” or “A Thousand Hours” - or even „The Funeral Party“ from „Faith“? You almost expect Robert Smith's pleading vocals to start at any moment. Things get a little darker with “Sickness Unto Death,” for example, which almost has soundtrack-like vibes. “Numbergasm” seems to move through the entire body with its dull drums and could come from New Order’s “Lowlife” album. “I feel like I'm going to dream tonight” offers exactly what the title promises. One can only repeat it... there is a vibe here like that of the legendary labels Lively Art or 4AD, only in a slightly more electronic way. GLARING stands out from the average Darkwave/Post- punk of recent years with a certain introversion. It is, in the best sense, magical music! Bandcamp 試聴 https://glaring.bandcamp.com/album/shoegaphex

Young And Cold Records – YCR/165 (2024) THYMIAN is Josip Tijan's solo project, which first got some attention in 2019 with its first 10" EP on the acclaimed Brazilian label Wave Records. Thymian released its first album "Rhythm of Doubt" on YOUNG & COLD in 2021. Probably due to the Covid19 pandemic, THYMIAN didn't really take off in the Darkwave-scene at the time, but will definitely get wider attention with the new 10" "White Knuckled". The digitally advanced released tracks “Kozmos” and “Sentimental” show a clear development from the still very typically Darkwave of the 2021 album. The wavy melodies and the slightly melancholic mood are still there, but there is also a good dose of 80s Wave-Pop and a bit of New Romantic-feeling. Old heroes like Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet come to mind, paired with the wave sound of Pink Turns Blue or, more recently, Drab Majesty. This gets stuck in your head after the first listen and an EP is actually far too short. But it appears in the beautiful 10" format, which you should quickly set to continuous rotation. Bandcamp 試聴 https://thymian.bandcamp.com/album/white-knuckled

Young And Cold Records – YCR/163 (2024) After the two successful albums “Skryvaj” and “Paharda”, and a number of special releases, here’s the band’s third regular studio album. NÜRNBERG, the band with the quite unexpected name for artists coming from Belarus, continues to be incredibly productive. The new album follows the re-release of “U Nikudy” (with early material), the mini-album “Ahida” and an online-only EP in 2023. And despite the wealth of material, there is no reason to worry that the high standards of previous releases cannot be maintained. After the musically diverse experiments on “Ahida”, “Adkaz” is now almost completely dedicated to the rather light, catchy (Guitar-) Wave, that comes in a very gentle and production and should therefore also reach listeners outside of the “Black” Scene, especially the title song “Adkaz.” The songs have a refreshingly light atmosphere, sometimes sound “cure”-ish and live particularly thanks to the always slightly melancholic sound of the Russian vocals. If you liked NÜRNBERG's previous releases, you will be delighted with this new 8-tracks Album: Classic and pure Postpunk/Darkwave/Coldwave! Tips for listening are the beautifully wavy “Vada”, which also has club potential, and the slightly harder “Horad”. “Strach” should cause dancing in front of the stage at Liveshows, but definitely the most catchy tune is „Pacalunak“, which is slightly “hidden” at the end of the album but deserves highest attention and praise! All songs by Nürnberg (Minsk, Belarus) Recording: Raman Kamahorcaŭ (“Molchat Doma”), Andrej Babroŭka Mixing: Andrej Babroŭka, Pavel Tretyak Mastering: Andrej Babroŭka Cover: Jonathan Sirit (“Belgrado”) Bandcamp 試聴 https://nurnbergminsk.bandcamp.com/album/adkaz

〜 レーベルラストストック品 ”再入荷" 〜 Young And Cold Records – YCR/166 (2024) Twin Tribes 2024年 最新作 "Pendulum" 彼らの待望のサードアルバム "Pendulum" (振り子) はバンドが宇宙の神秘, 愛の勝利, 疑う余地のない崇拝の落とし穴, そして死とその不可避性についての彼らの継続的な探求を熟考していることを発見します。"Pendulum" (振り子) はバンドの音の進化だ。バンドの持ち味である鮮やかなギター, 80年代のアナログシンセ, 陰鬱な歌詞, ヴォーカルはそのままに, エッジの効いたサウンドを導入し, 未踏のアナログとデジタルの共鳴の領域に飛び込んでいます。Twin Tribesはゴシックとロマンティックを融合させ 光と闇の境界線をつまびらかにする, 簡潔でインパクトのあるアルバムの伝統を引き継いでいます。 振り子は 潮のリズミカルな揺れに似た, 二重性, 呼応性, 極性の探求として記述される。 "潮の満ち引きのように 振り子は右から左に均等に揺れ, 暗闇なしに光はない" Following the worldwide surprise success of the band’s debut “Shadows”, and the critically acclaimed sophomore album “Ceremony”, Twin Tribes return with their newest offering “Pendulum”. Four years after their last collection of original songs and constant touring on the US live circuit, the pair returned to the studio in the summer of 2023 to put together their eagerly expected third album. “Pendulum” finds the band contemplating the mysteries of the universe, the triumph of love, pitfalls of unquestioned adoration, and their continued exploration of death and its inevitability. Pendulum is the band’s sonic evolution. It introduces an edgier sound and dives into a realm of unexplored analog and digital resonance, driven by relentless bass synths and thumping drum machines, while retaining the bright guitars, 80s synths, somber lyrics and vocals that the band is known for. Twin Tribes continue their tradition of concise and impactful albums that fuse the gothic with the romantic, and tiptoe the line between light and dark. Bandcamp 試聴 https://twintribes.bandcamp.com/album/pendulum