Dead Wax Records – DW044 (2024) "レーベルインフォ" 1986年にリリースされたTHE FACT唯一の12′′ALWAYS THEREは ポストパンク/ダークポップの傑作として高い人気を誇る。しかし, 彼らは1987年にさらに三曲を録音したが, それ以来 失われ忘れられたままだった。1986 EP全曲に加え, インディーポップの雰囲気を少し明るくしながらもロマンティックでメランコリックな未発表曲をお届けできることを嬉しく思います。私たちはこのフルアルバムをINTO YOUR HEARTと名付けました。エレガントでクラシックなダークポップのコレクターにも新しいリスナーにも必見!! ”バンドヒストリー" 英独のグループは, 1983年後半にドイツのギュータースローでSHADOWPLAYとして結成され、ジョイ・ディビジョンの同名のタイトルにちなんで名付けられました。ギュータースローのイギリス軍空港にある地元のイギリス人青年クラブでの初ライブの後、創設メンバーのイアン・スチュワートはバンドを脱退し, 家族の都合でスコットランドに引っ越した。 Gary Lincoln, Paul Swarbrick, Andreas Calventeからなる残りのトリオはTHE FACTと改名し、各地で着実に成功を収め, 1985年秋にハーフォードのFla Flaで行われたコンサートでJohn Tollhausに発見される。THE FACTはTOLLHAUS RECORDSと契約し, 1986年2月にRockranch Hagenで12 EP“Always There”のデビューレコーディングを行った。 NRW州では, 主にZeche BochumとRadioでいくつかのギグを行い, さらにはテレビにも出演した。THE FACTはALIEN SEX FIENDの1986年11月のドイツツアーをサポートし, 所謂ロックンロール・ライフスタイルの片鱗を感じさせた。1987年, THE FACTはドイツのラジオ局WDR 1に招かれ、フェアランド・スタジオ・ボーフムで新作のレコーディングを行う。「Seeds Are Sown」,「Maze」,「Stop It」の3曲はリリースされ, 多くのエアプレイを受けたが, レコードとしてリリースされることはなかった。1988年初頭, アーティスト間のすれ違いからTHE FACTは解散。 ポールとゲイリーは別々のギタリストと共にザ・ファクトとして活動を続け, 90年の初めにポール・スウォーブリックがイギリスに戻るまで, グループ名をザ・カレル・シンガーズ (THE CARRELL SINGERS), ザ・セービング・グレース (THE SAVING GRACES) と変えた。その後、Gary LincolnはClaus Grabkeと手を組み, TREEを結成した。そこからGaryとClausは音楽的な違いを経て、ALTERNATIVE ALLSTARSを結成した。アンドレアス・カルベンテは, RADIOPULPOという名前でいくつかのソロ・レコードをリリースしており, スペイン系ドイツ人のグループKARMASURFERSとともに彼自身のレーベルRADIOPULPO RECORDSからリリースしている。 THE FACT’s sole 12″ release ALWAYS THERE from 1986 is an extremely sought after post-punk / dark pop masterpiece. But they did record three more songs in 1987 that remained lost and forgotten ever since. We are glad to bring you the complete 1986 EP plus these three previously unreleased songs which glow with a slightly brighter indie pop vibe, but still quite romantic and melancholic. We entitled this full album INTO YOUR HEART, it is a must for both collectors and new listeners of elegant, classic dark pop. Housed in a matt finish sleeve with a double sided insert and download code. Bandcamp 試聴 https://deadwaxrecords.bandcamp.com/album/into-your-heart-dw044

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

Hertz-Schrittmacher – HERTZ074 (2024) The second work by the Hamburg based band, Retro Synth Wave / Synth pop at its best. Handnumbered on back cover, limited edition of 350: 250x transparent red vinyl 180 gramms (some with black splatters) - No.001-250 100x black vinyl 180 gramms - No.251-350 Contains lyric sheet, 3 stickers and squared handnumbered and signed cardboard-sheet Bandcamp 試聴 https://kernkrach.bandcamp.com/album/tanzneuezeit?from=fanpub_fnb

Castra – BL6 (2024) PPP (Pasivni Posmatrači Prirode) : Dark Synth Pop band from Niš, Serbia (former Yugoslavia) アルバム『Outro』はユーゴスラビアのNiš label Domが1991年にリリースしたアルバム『Intro』の音源をリマスターしたバージョン。トラックリストは再編成され, このリリースのために保存された新曲 (旧曲) がいくつか含まれています。 The album Outro is an expanded and remastered version of the album Intro from 1991 released by the Niš label Dom. The tracklist has been rearranged and contains several new (old) songs that were saved for this release. Even when the Intro was being created, we had the Outro in mind. We were just waiting for the right moment, and the time is now... Bandcamp 試聴 https://castrarecords.bandcamp.com/album/outro

Mecanica – MEC055 (2024) 「The Castle II」 は1986年から1989年の間に日本のアーティストであるTomo Akikawabayaによって作曲・録音された作品集である。独特の雰囲気, 催眠的なリズム, 電子的なメロディー, 実験的な間奏,Tomo Akikawabayaのユニークで魅惑的な声が詰まったアルバム。 1984年にアルバム 「The Castle I」 をリリースして以来, 日本の音楽シーンに失望し, ミュージシャンとして続けていくには海外で音楽をリリースするしかないと考えていたTomo Akikawabaya。いくつかの新曲のレコーディングを終えた後, 彼は新作の機会を探すためにロンドンへの冒険的な旅に出た。残念なことに, 3カ月後, 多くのアーティストや音楽業界の重要人物に会ったにもかかわらず, 幸運はTomo Akikawabayaの味方をしてくれず, 時間が迫っていたため, 具体的な提案がないまま日本に帰国することになった。。 その後, 長年のパートナーである半谷高明と 「Beata Beatrix」 というプロジェクトを続けたが, 出版はせず, 他の活動に専念した。ニューヨークのレーベルMinimal Waveが 「The Castle」 (1984年) と 「Anju」 (1985年) の曲を集めた 「The Invitation of The Dead」 をリリースしたのは 2015年のことだった。Tomo Akikawabayaは現在, 妻のRinkoと 「The Future Eve」 というプロジェクトに取り組んでいる。伝説のロバート・ワイアットとのコラボレーションアルバムを2019年にリリース。 制作過程 History 1987 (必読) http://ki-tsu-ne.com/2024/01/17/history1987/ アルバム 曲 解説 (必読) http://ki-tsu-ne.com/2024/01/14/release/ Bandcamp 試聴 https://mecanica.bandcamp.com/album/the-castle-ii Instagram https://www.instagram.com/th_tomoyasuhayakawa/ Double vinyl record inside heavy gatefold sleeve with embossing and printed inner sleeves. “The Castle II” is a collection of works composed and recorded by the Japanese artist Tomo Akikawabaya between 1986 and 1989. An album filled with obscure atmospheres, hypnotic rhythms, electronic melodies, experimental interludes and the unique and mesmerizing voiceof Akikawabaya. Since the release of the album “The Castle I” in 1984, Tomo Akikawabaya became disappointed with the music scene in Japan and thought that the only way to continue as a musician was to release his music abroad. After finishing recording some new songs, he embarked on an adventurous trip to London in order to look for an opportunity for a new release. Unfortunately, after three months and despite meeting many artists and important people in the music industry, luck was not on Akikawabaya's side and with time running out he had to return to Japan without a concrete proposal. In the following years, although he continued to work with his long-time partner Takaaki Han-ya with a project called Beata Beatrix, he never published anything and later focused to other activities. It was not until 2015, that the New York label Minimal Wave released “The Invitation of The Dead” - compiling songs from “The Castle” (1984) and “Anju” (1985 - both originally re-leased on his own label Castle Records. Tomo Akikawabaya is currently working under the moniker of Th, together with his wife Rinko, on a project called The Future Eve. They released an album in 2019 with the collaboration of the legendary Robert Wyatt. Mastered by Nicolás Zúñiga. Artwork by Audrey + Alain. Standard Edition. Limited to 400 copies. Double vinyl record. Deluxe gatefold sleeve with embossing and printed inner sleeves. Special Edition. Limited to 100 copies. Includes one A2 size poster. The first 40 orders will receive the poster signed.

Police des Moeurs : 2010年結成 Francis DugasとManuelle Gauthierのデュオ バンドは Visage Musique (カナダ), Atelier Ciseaux (フランス), Mannequin Records (ドイツ), Electronic Emergencies (オランダ) など 様々なレーベルから楽曲をリリース。 COMMENCEMENTは前作のPérilの延長線上にある鏡のような作品だが,Périlを彩った短い間奏の雰囲気が,イントロダクションやサスペンションブリッジ,拡張されたフィナーレなど,ほとんどの作品の中に組み込まれており,より複雑な空間を楽しむことができる。シンセとボーカルでキャッチーなメロディーを奏でる2人は 弾むようなリズミカルな特徴をいくつかのトラックに残している。10曲の多彩なトラックで構成されたこのアルバムは,緻密なアレンジで調和しています。また,必要最低限の言葉で構成された物語の枠組みを通じて論理を構築し,呪文のように機能します。これらの繰り返しの公式は、無力な反芻から来ているように見えますが,新たな約束,反乱への誘い,遠い喜びの呼び出しの形を取ることもあります。 Police des Moeurs was formed in 2010 and the duo consists of Francis Dugas and Manuelle Gauthier. The band released it's music on various labels, such as Visage Musique (Canada), Atelier Ciseaux (France), Mannequin Records (Germany), Electronic Emergencies (Netherland). Although a mirror or extension of the previous Péril, COMMENCEMENT differs from it in this way: the atmosphere of the brief interludes that punctuated Péril is now built within most of the pieces, through introductions, suspension bridges or extended finales, thus offering more complex spaces to visit. The duo offers catchy melodies, via synths and vocals, while their bouncy rhythmic signature is still present on several tracks. Composed of 10 eclectic tracks, the album harmonizes through meticulous arrangements. It also constructs it's logic through a narrative framework composed of stripped-down words, acting as incantations. These repetitive formulas seem to come from impotent ruminations, but they also take the form of renewed promises, invitations to revolt or the summoning of a distant joy. Music : Francis Dugas, Manuelle Gauthier Lyrics and vocals : Manuelle Gauthier Mix : Manuelle Gauthier Mastering : Rude 66 Photography (cover & back) : Manuelle Gauthier Label : L’offre et la demande Black & white rectangle / Black & white round PdM logo (Heat seal backing) 2種類の刺繍ワッペン付き (Design by Deadcity Tokyo) Bandcamp 試聴 https://policedesmoeurs1.bandcamp.com/album/commencement?from=fanpub_fnb

〜 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

レーベル：lilii sound loom / 品番：lilii-010 2023年11月に待望の2nd Full Album「DEVIL」をリリースしたSex Virgin Killerが、記念すべき-Darkwave set-での初の作品となる新作EP「Heaven」を早くもリリース！ 2023年のBlu Anxxety(from NYC)との東名阪ツアーも記憶に新しいSVKは、その後もAidan Baker(NADJA - from Germany)や、Un Hombre Solo(from NYC)(※SVKのコンポーザー/DNAでもあるLilii Mar a.k.a masaのソロ名義Lilii Marで共演)等、来日アーティスト勢との交流が加速し、国内のみならず海外の異才ミュージシャン・バンドからもその動向が注目される存在となっている。 今作はInstrumentalを含む全6曲収録。 リード・ソング2曲の内の1曲は、Lilii Marのデビュー・シングル「Angel」のSVK version。幽玄な音像の中に浮かび上がる至高の泣きのメロディが心の奥深く、琴線へと触れていく耽美な名曲。 そしてDarkwaveアレンジとして生まれ変わった「Bright Nightmare (ver. Dance in Gloomy Lights)」は、Darkwaveアプローチによって音の関係性、曲が本来持つ美しい構造が露となり、新たな魅力を獲得/提示。ダークな世界とキャッチーさを共存させた楽曲はゴス・ウェイヴの新時代の幕開けをも予感させる。 ミックスは名匠・君島結(Tsubame Studio)、マスタリングは中村宗一郎(Peace Music)が担当。 Cover art, design & layoutはAndro Kristianによるもの。 ポストパンク・ゴス・ダークウェイヴシーンのみならず世界の音楽シーンへ羽ばたく珠玉の作品。 -Track List- ［Side A］ 1. Introduction 2. Angel 3. Bright Nightmare (ver. Dance in Gloomy Lights) ［Side B］ 1. Angel (ver. Heaven) 2. Angel (Insturmental) 3. Bright Nightmare (ver. Dance in Gloomy Lights / Insturmental) Aisha - Vocals Lilii Mar a.k.a masa - Synthesizers & Guitars, Composer Hammer - Drums, Percussion & Electronics Music by Lilii Mar a.k.a masa Words by Aisha & Lilii Mar a.k.a masa All Songs Written & Produced by Sex Virgin Killer Mixed by Yui Kimijima (Tsubame Studio) Recorded & Engineered by lilii at lilii sound loom, Sonic Band Studio Mastered by Soichiro Nakamura (Peace Music) Cover art, design & layout by Andro Kristian Angel is the debut single song by Lilii Mar a.k.a masa, a founding member of SVK. This song is a self-cover of SVK version. Sex Virgin Killer Bandcamp URL: https://sexvirginkiller.bandcamp.com

UN HOMBRE SOLO - SUFRIMIENTO Y PENURIA Japan Tour 限定 ディスコグラフィー CD Fernando Jzによる NYC Darkwave / EBM / Cold Wave project 以前リリースされたアルバム : Desilusión Total (2022) / Rotundo Fracaso (2021) / UHS_2 (2020) / Fatal (2018) / ボーナストラックとしてLO PEORを収録 Bandcamp 試聴 https://synthicide.bandcamp.com/album/desilusion-total https://un-hombre-solo.bandcamp.com/album/rotundo-fracaso

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Minimalkombinat – mk100 (2024) "レーベルインフォ" MKのカタログ番号を追っていくと,おそらく気付いたと思いますが1つのリリースがまだ欠けています:MK100。 このリリースは2年以上前から計画していましたが, ようやく発表できるようになりました。 ある日, 私はYoutubeで “BUMM BUMM, DER TOD GEHT UM” というあまり知られていないGDR (東ドイツ)のプロテストソングを偶然見つけ, すぐに私の小さなレーベルの100枚目のリリースのためにこの曲のカバーバージョンを録音してくれないかとアーティストに頼むことを思いついた。 以下のアーティストがそれぞれの解釈でアルバムに収録されています。 Vlimmer / L’Avenir / H. Neu / THX 1971 / Geisterfahrer / Oberst Panizza / Laker Herzog / Steffi & Die Rhumbas / Slow Danse With The Dead / Discolor / Doc Wör Mirran Featuring .m23. 表紙にはグリーティングカードが描かれ, サウンドモジュールが THX1971収録曲の60秒スペシャルバージョン。 if you follow the MK catalogue-numbers you probably realized that one release is still missing: MK100. I started to plan this release over two years ago and can finally announce it now. I stumbled about the obscure GDR protestsong „BUMM BUMM BUMM, DER TOD GEHT UM“ on youtube one day and instantly had the idea to ask artists to record a coverversion of the song for the hundredth release on my little label. the following artists will be heard on the album with their own interpretation of the song: Vlimmer / L’Avenir / H. Neu / THX 1971 / Geisterfahrer / Oberst Panizza / Laker Herzog / Steffi & Die Rhumbas / Slow Danse With The Dead / Discolor / Doc Wör Mirran Featuring .m23. the cover will feature a greetingcard with a sound-module playing a special 60 second version of the song recorded by THX1971. The release contains: - turquoise transparent vinyl LP in plain black polylined inner sleeve - CD in transparent protection sleeve - two-sided printed 12" inlay (one side printed on chromo paper and tracklist/infos on back) - all is packaged in a front printed black LP sleeve with fixed printed foldout card on center with soundmodule playing THX 1971 version when opening

Minimalkombinat – MK135 (2024) SECRETISMO it's a one-girl-band form Bogotá Colombia, influenced by synthpop, coldwave and darkwave. MK is proud to release a hand-picked selection of tracks for the first time on vinyl. .All tracks written, produced and played by ... in Bogota / Colombia.2020. The clear vinyl LP was issued in a black polylined inner sleeve with the CD in a black paper sleeve and a 12" inlay printed on one side on chromo paper and with tracklist and informations on backside. All is packaged in plain brown LP sleeve with fixed cover artwork printed on chromo paper.

MINIMALKOMBINAT – mk139 (2024) The Godfathers of German Gothic. Der Fluch : Side project of Deutscher W. (Vocalist of OHL) OHL : West-German Punk band, formed in 1980 in Leverkusen nearby Cologne the album features the complete recordings from 1982-1983,newly mastered for this release. -Tracks 1-12 [A1-B4] "Der Fluch" LP, RRR9, 1982. -Tracks 13-16 [B5-B8] "Die Gesandten Des Grauens" 12", RRR11, 1982. -Tracks 17-20 [B9-B12] "Die Deutschen Kommen" LP, RRR8, 1982. -All titles have been re-mastered for this release by Peter Loidl. The release contains: - blue transparent with white and black splatter vinyl LP in black polylined inner sleeve - CD in transparent protection sleeve - 12" inlay printed in one side on chromo paper (with band image) and tracklist, infos & numberation on back - plain black LP sleeve with fixed A5 artwork sheet (printed on chromo paper) on front and cirlce sticker (outer ring ". Der Fluch . Halb Mensch - Halb Tier ."; inner ring: ".Minimalkombinat.mk139.") on back

MINIMALKOMBINAT – MK140 (2024) MARIKA MARTYR: イタリアのアーリー90's ニューウェーブバンド フォルリ出身のトリオは1992年に今では入手困難な人気のテープ“zona d‘ombra”をリリース これらの曲と未発表曲を合わせたアルバム Alberto Frignani (vox, synths), Cristian Camporesi (synths, guitar) and Matteo Leoni (synths) らは1989年末にMarika Martyrを結成。 グループメンバーにはGiancarlo Gattelli (bass), Andrea Mentrelli (guitar) and Marco Maltoni (bass)がいた。 彼らの音楽はニューウェイヴとエレクトロポップをミックスしたもので, 暗いイタリア語の歌詞があり, ほとんどがシンセ, シーケンサー, サンプラーで演奏されていた。 1992年4月にプロモーション用のデモテープ"Zone d'ombra"をリリースし, video tapeのサウンドトラック("Lolicon", 1992)をリリースし, テープコンピレーション"Creature" (1993年) やデペッシュモードのCDトリビュート"Death is everywhere" (1994年) に収録された。 1994年にSensoriaと名前を変え, ヨーロッパのクラブシーンのためにテクノやトランスのレコードを作り始めた。 Alberto Frignani (vox, synths), Cristian Camporesi (synths, guitar) and Matteo Leoni (synths) formed Marika Martyr at the end of 1989. The group occasionally included Giancarlo Gattelli (bass), Andrea Mentrelli (guitar) and Marco Maltoni (bass). Their music was a mixture of new wave and electro-pop with dark italian lyrics, mostly played with synths, sequencers and samplers. In april 1992 they released a promotional demo tape, "Zone d'ombra", then released a soundtrack for a video tape ("Lolicon", 1992), appeared in the tape compilation "Creature" (1993) and in the Depeche Mode cd tribute "Death is everywhere" (1994). In 1994 they changed their name to Sensoria and began producing techno and trance records for the european club scene.

MINIMALKOMBINAT – MK143 (2024) DIE TÖDIN : your dark high priestess of doom, recently crawled out of the moist grave to bring German Einsamkeit (English: loneliness) to you with her black and brilliant tunes. Excentrical Darkwave with slight nuances of NDW from the occult depths of Gelsenkirchen that draws strong influences from Black Metal aesthetics. the vinyl will feature five tracks, the CD has one bonus-track. This compilation of selected singles was first released on a limited to 100 cassette tape via Sonic Centurion. Black LP Cover with Artwork printed on Silver-Cardboard on front. One-Sided Clear Vinyl 12" with screenprinted „Bilsenkraut"-Artwork on Side B. Bandcamp 試聴 https://dietoedin.bandcamp.com/album/selected-singles

Funeral Party Records – FP-10 (2023) Garden Of Mary : Post Punk / Dark Wave band from Dallas, Texas (U.S.). Bandcamp 試聴 https://gardenofmary.bandcamp.com/album/the-agony-in-memory

No Emb Blanc – NEB038 (2023) The debut album of Kurs Valüt project. They are the only representatives of the dnipropop genre, which may sound similar with EBM/synth-pop/electro. This album contains re-recorded and re-arranged versions of tracks, which were previously published as demo-versions. Spiritual aerobics, industrial mysticism. Bandcamp 試聴 https://pincet.bandcamp.com/album/veselo

Young And Cold Records – YCR/162 (2024) “Optograms” is the debut album by CORBEAU HANGS after a release of 3 digital singles. CORBEAU HANGS is a fresh US-Darkwave project from Phoenix/Arizona that describes itself as “Darkwave from the hellholes of PHX”. Not much is known about CORBEAU HANGS yet, but they make no secret of the fact that they are part of the still bubbling Darkwave/Cold-wave-trend, mixing various influences from modern acts like Twin Tribes, She Past Away as well as classic artists such as Clan of Xymox, Pink Turns Blue... , it combines the rawness of post-punk with the ambience and grittiness of synths and drum machines. And that pretty much hits the nail on the head – additionally you can certainly hear also some influences by the early Drab Majesty… The basic of Drum Machines and spacey Synth sounds is complemented by driving, hammering and accentuated Wave Guitars and pleasantly non-clichéd vocals. Despite the fundamentally melancholic mood, all of this is produced in a fresh, fluffy manner and immediately sticks in the listeners ears. It's difficult to single out individual songs because the album as a whole is very homogeneous and, with repeated listening, it creeps into the listener's head and doesn't leave it again. Although there is a lot of competition in this musical style, you never know whether one or two songs will end up on the Club playlists and become instant hits for the Darkwave-scene?Who would have expected that at the beginning of acts like Bragolin or Twin Tribes? A lot depends on whether CORBEAU HANGS will hopefully soon be able to perform live... Bandcamp 試聴 https://corbeauhangs.bandcamp.com/album/optograms

Young And Cold Records – YCR/150 (2024) This album is undoubtedly the first where Hoffen experienced a recording process quite different from the usual. We hope you enjoy this record as much as we enjoyed making it. The official release of 'Proteos: la deconstrucción de los hechos' will take place on Saturday, November 5th at the prestigious Foro La Piedad, an iconic venue for live music in Mexico City. The night will be filled with energy and emotions as Hoffen takes the stage and presents their new material. This album not only showcases Hoffen's artistic growth, but also addresses deep and current themes that resonate with the audience. Their introspective lyrics and atmospheric sound evoke feelings of melancholy, mystery, and rebellion, creating a unique atmosphere for listeners. Bandcamp 試聴 https://hoffen.bandcamp.com/album/proteos-la-deconstrucci-n-de-los-hechos

Castra – BL4 (2024) Electronic band formed in Stockholm, Sweden ca. 1986, active to 1993. The band released three cassette-demo tapes. Official reissue of the third Art Fact cassette album from 1992. Bandcamp 試聴 https://castrarecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-nuclear-princess

Castra – BL3 (2024) Electronic band formed in Stockholm, Sweden ca. 1986, active to 1993. The band released three cassette-demo tapes. The second cassette demo from Art Fact was released in 1990, and is widely considered their best effort. Official reissue of the second Art Fact cassette album from 1990. Bandcamp 試聴 https://castrarecords.bandcamp.com/album/nowadays

Castra – BL2 (2024) Electronic band formed in Stockholm, Sweden ca. 1986, active to 1993. The band released three cassette-demo tapes. The first Art Fact cassette, released in 1989, with simple and minimalistic, naïve songs about love and hate. Official reissue of the first Art Fact cassette album from 1989~90. Bandcamp 試聴 https://castrarecords.bandcamp.com/album/in-fact

Mecanica – MEC084 (2024) Second full-length album by Sheffield-based project Randolph & Mortimer. An 8-track 40-minute-long sonic and emotional journey heavily influenced by 80’s propaganda and the parallels we face today involving politics, religion & conspiracy theories. Created half by machines and half by the mind of Sam Evans, “The Incomplete Truth” clings to the same roots that catapulted R&M to the forefront of the techno-EBM-industrial scene with their debut album “Manifesto for A Modern World” (2019) but takes this new work to a higher level in terms of composition and production. Born in the wake of depression resulting from a terrifying near-death experience in the workplace, Sam conceived this album as a live setlist from some alternate reality free of everyday working. Every track is a potential success and includes collaborations with artists like Andi, Neu-Romancer, Black Dahlia and Dominique Slva. All killer, zero filler. Mastered by Nicolás Zúñiga. Polaroid photography by Mina Chauveau. Bandcamp 試聴 https://randolphandmortimer.bandcamp.com/album/the-incomplete-truth

Icy Cold Records – ICR104-LP (2023) The Exploding Boy : Postpunk indie band from Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2006 and named after a song from The Cure. Re-release of the highly praised 2007 debut album (released on CD only), completely re-mastered, for the first time ever available on Vinyl, and including an exclusive bonus-Track! This special ‘Anniversary Edition’ (coming with 1 year of delay actually…) also contains a full colour Vinyl-sized Lyrics sheet, with lots of band-pictures from 15 years ago... The Exlpoding Boy are a Swedish Postpunk band, founded in 2006 and named after a song by The Cure. After 3 albums on the Swedish 'Ad Inexplorata' label (Twice a Man, Karin My, Fake Moss...), in 2013 the band signed to Drakkar/SONY, who later also re-released 2 of their previous albums, and toured Europe extensively, including celebrated appearences at many important festivals. The Exploding Boy member Johan Sjöblom also released a highly regarded and successful Solo-album on Manic Depression (CD: 2016, Vinyl: 2021). Bandcamp 試聴 https://icycoldrecords.bandcamp.com/album/icr104-the-exploding-boy-the-exploding-boy-remastered-deluxe-edition