Category: indie

Kovaceski Music unveils the triumphant arrival of the entity’s eighth symphony of sounds, the daringly named ‘DUALITIES.’ This latest masterstroke unfurls a world stage, drawing in gifted musicians from the farthest corners of the globe and plucking at the strings of universal harmony. Emerging from this international ensemble is the famed siren of Macedonia, the…

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Kicking and screaming but it’s no go Licking and spitting but it’s so low Break the little piggies but it’s all gone Saving all the pennies but it takes so long Few have carved out a legacy as enduring as Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD). With over 40 million records sold and a discography…

Read More “OMD Debut 3D Animated Video for “Slow Train” and Announce EU and UK Tour” »

Dying to remember all the things that I forgot Flying synapses are they in my mind or not I got space to the brim I can waste it  But this place is grim and I hate it Versatility is often the hallmark of an adept composer. Seja’s third album, “Here is One I Know You…

Read More “Listen to Australian Synth Songstress Seja’s “Here is One I Know You Know” — Plus Watch Video for “Time to the Brim”” »

“Living like a ghost. Making the most. Gone. Lost, I’m still lost, I feel lost.” In a chilling exploration of the human psyche, “I Feel Lost,” the new song from Cleveland dark synth project 2 Forks delves into the mind of a serial killer. The lyrics evoke a profound sense of internal conflict, a battle…

Read More “In the Mind of a Killer — Dark Synth Duo 2 Forks Debut Video for Their Moroder Tribute “I Feel Lost”” »

I could give more I could give love But I’m not easy The fear of losing control To overcome. In an evocative exploration of pain, healing, and self-awareness, Italian post-punk outfit God In A Black Suit addresses the cyclical nature of past traumas and their haunting presence with their new single and video, “Overcome.” Although…

Read More “The Waves of Trauma and Adversity — Italian Post-Punk Outfit God in a Black Suit Debut Video for “Overcome”” »

In the rich realm of psychedelic dark folk, Nero Kane emerges as a luminous figure sweaving twilight tales. His music is often painted as dreamlike, marked by a distinctive elegance and gravitas. When beheld live, Kane’s melodic rites possess an almost otherworldly allure—both shamanistic in their trance-inducing cadence and radiant in their fervour. Walking alongside…

Read More “A Live Session in Gothic Ruins — Watch Italian Dark Folk Artist Nero Kane Perform Songs from “Of Knowledge and Revelation”” »

Have you ever walked a tightrope edge, not sure which way is down? Ottawa’s illustrious darkwave duo, Violentene, emerges anew with the unveiling of their latest dreamy synth single, “Thin Lines.” With this new track, the band offers a tantalizing glimpse into their soon-to-be-released EP, “Human Drama,” slated for an October 2023 debut. The inception…

Read More “Walking the Tightrope’s Edge — Ottawa Darkwave Duo Violentene Debuts Video for “Thin Lines”” »

Post-punk duo Lebanon Hanover, visas in hand at last, is set to embark on their first US tour in a decade. The British-German band, known for their melancholic lyrics, captivating live performances, and signature minimal synth and darkwave sound, has announced a series of dates across the United States, marking a significant return since their…

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In the bustling streets of Melbourne, shoegaze artists Penny Walker-Keefe and Lewis O’Brien have birthed “Human Intrusion,” a musical project – and self-titled EP – that nestles comfortably at the intersection of luminosity and obscurity, of contemporary verve and nostalgic echoes. The duo’s musical lineage stretches back through the annals of time, with stints in…

Read More “Into The Sky — Listen to the Dream Pop and Post-Punk of Human Intrusion’s Self-Titled EP” »

As 2001 extended itself under the nascent gleam of a new millennium, Brooklyn musician Jon DeRosa, under his artistic alias Aarktica, journeyed into the fleeting realms of shoegaze ballads and ethereal guitar musings. The once-elusive Morning One has found rebirth, now resplendent in a finely composed, expanded edition. Jon DeRosa had, in his indomitable fashion,…

Read More “Shoegaze Artist Aarktica Releases Expanded Edition of “Morning One” on Projekt Records” »

You should know you’re the one for me Got to be, I suffered yeah I don’t mind, I’ll just run behind Come to me, remember me In a dimly lit, seedy motel room, strains of a haunting song reveal the shadowy corridors of human emotions. It’s not the rose-tinted passions of youthful romance, but the…

Read More “A Lynchian Road Trip Through the Pacific Northwest — MØAA Debuts her Video for “The One”” »

It’s the place to be… From the iconic waves of Velvet Condom to the rhythmic beats of Liste Noire, Alice Gift has always been a name synonymous with avant-garde post-punk music. Now, the Berlin-based Franco-German maestro is back, unveiling his latest work, a cover version of “To Live And Die In L.A.” With a style…

Read More “Pop-Noir Chanteur Alice Gift Lives the Dream in the Video for “To Live And Die In L.A.”” »

I know the reason why you’re sleeping alone I know why you take all those long walks on your own I left you to sleep in and off late last night I know why you can’t sleep, you can’t sleep, you can’t sleep tonight Lingering thoughts and memories can often become inescapable, where the mind…

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In the shimmering realm of “Songs for a Dreamer,” the third album from Atom Made Earth, what once began as a collaborative ensemble has metamorphosed into the singular vision of Italian composer Daniele Polverini, ensconced in the scenic embrace of Ancona, Italy. Now, in a fit of nostalgic indulgence, Atom Made Earth has graced us…

Read More “Atom Made Earth Announces “Songs for a Dreamer” and Debuts Bittersweet Video for “Memorial”” »

From the creative minds of post-punk heroes Lol Tolhurst (The Cure), Budgie (Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Creatures), and the celebrated Jacknife Lee (U2, R.E.M., Bloc Party) emerges an anthology of songs dedicated to exploring the enigma that is the City of Angels. The album christened “Los Angeles” is poised for a November 3rd debut,…

Read More “Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, and Jacknife Lee Debut Haunting Video for “Ghosted At Home” Featuring Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream” »

New Order has announced the reissue of one of the most iconic compilations of the 80s and of all time: Substance 1987. Originally released by Factory Records, the collection features the work of multiple producers, including Martin Hannett, Arthur Baker, John Robie, Shep Pettibone, and Stephen Hague. The album included all of the band’s singles…

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I wonder about your mind Left inside A presentation that’s dead inside Disgust and disguise The rainy realm of Portland has brought us the intriguing Princess Ugly. Helmed by J. Christopher-Rome with his piquant poetry and voice, and Christopher Moncrieffe serenading us with his haunting tunes, Princess Ugly have today graced (or is it hexed?)…

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Fall together babe or fall alone The visions come but they do not wait The vision fades Another takes its place. In the vast array of musicians, it’s rare to find one with a background as singular as David Van Witt, known in New York City as HNRY FLWR. Born to a Belgian expatriate in…

Read More “NYC’s HNRY FLWR Debuts “Moment Of Trust” From Forthcoming New Album “Visions of the Daytime Moon”” »

I don’t have any answers To all of the questions It’s taken a lifetime I’m long in the tooth Capturing the melancholic rhythm of time’s relentless march, British post-punk stalwarts Modern English journey into the mysteries of existence and the weariness of long-lived wisdom with the delightfully catchy – if existential – “Long In The…

Read More “It’s Taken a Lifetime — British Post-Punk Stalwarts Modern English Debut New Single “Long In The Tooth”” »

Night Nail has once again caught the imagination of their audience with their most profound and audacious sound yet. Featuring the distinct talents of Pete Burns of Kill Shelter, Valentina Veil from VV & the Void, and Cylian Wednesday—with the captivating “Narcoleptic Dream Catcher” video and single edited and captured by Jean De Oliveira—this offering…

Read More “Darkwave Outfit Night Nail Debuts Video for “Narcoleptic Dream Catcher” Featuring Pete Burns of Kill Shelter” »

I know very little about anything else in this whole fucking world. One thing I understand is rock and roll. If there’s but one band who has remained both extremely consistent and deeply engaging over the course of their forty-year tenure, it’s The Church. Known to some as a sprightly, psychedelic jangle pop/post-punk band, the…

Read More “Realm of Minor Angels | An Interview with Steve Kilbey of The Church + Video Premiere” »

Follow rivers, torrent avenues Storm’s a battle that I’m bound to lose And I am not myself I’m gone Before embarking on live dates around North America this autumn, Liverpool synth heroes Ladytron have unveiled a rather captivating and surreal short film for the song “Misery Remember Me,” another spellbinding gem from their 2023 album,…

Read More “Ladytron Drift Through an Ethereal Dreamscape in their Video for “Misery Remember Me”” »

Baby I can see what you’re doing But your love is a hell worth pursuing And it’s not gonna kill me like it turns me on and inside out and leaves me all undone In the sunlit haze of Los Angeles, Maraschino, Piper Durabo’s brainchild, channels the sensuality of mid-80s Madonna, holding hands with the…

Read More “A Celestial Siren’s Song — Synth Pop Songstress Maraschino Debuts her Dreamy Video for “Heaven Lips”” »

Do you see the shadow of illusions we shared? Stretched across the ground laid bare I’m out of time so I shatter the glass And feel the sand move over my hands Yama Uba, the post-punk / darkwave endeavour by Akiko Sampson (Ötzi), has teamed up with Cult of Alia for a compelling rendition of…

Read More “Darkwave Project Yama Uba Debuts Cult of Alia Remix of “Shatter”” »

Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, the darkwave duo Touched Fables, comprised of Paul Anthony and Jim Roditis, have unveiled their mesmerizing new video for “Only You Could Know.” The track is a standout from their debut album “A Thousand Goodbyes,” which evokes cold sepia tones, brooding loss, and is steeped in half-remembered nostalgia. Paul Anthony and…

Read More “By the Sea and Within the Brilliant Trees — Canadian Darkwave Duo Touched Fables Debut Video for “Only You Could Know”” »

You be the moth; I’ll be the fire Fill you with sickness and deepest desires Nestled amid the Irish hills and dales, OWLS spins nocturnal melodies that even the stars might envy. With a nod to the moody undertones of post-punk, techno, and EBM, they beckon you to the dance floor…and for those who enjoy…

Read More “Goth Milk? — Irish Producer OWLS Fuses Post-Punk, EBM, and Techno in his Video for “Swallow My Love”” »

Jerusalem, the famed poem by William Blake, is hailed for its poetic beauty and nationalistic resonance. But delve a little deeper, and one discovers undertones of environmental devastation; a lament for a paradise lost; a poignant reminder of nature’s fragility. As the world changes, his words take on fresh layers, beckoning us to preserve the…

Read More “London-based Punk Trio Hearing Tests Lure You in With Their Video for “Patience”” »

With Turquoise, Detroit rockers Electric Six at long last waltz back into memory, proving how delightfully entertaining they’ve always been. For many moons, these folks have famously promised an annual album – and they’ve kept that oath with one caveat: while we’re all still wrestling with the limitations of the Gregorian calendar, Electric Six operates…

Read More “Detroit’s Electric Six Release New Album “Turquoise” — Tour in US and Europe to Begin This Autumn” »

Cryptic messages, a love language you speak Stewing on it, stewing never here to stay Double take and disappear until stars align Sitting, hoping, watching, waiting for a sign Picture it: amid the obscurity of longing and unexpressed emotions, an individual recalls an elusive moment from a profound connection. They’ve refrained from overt expressions, like…

Read More “Until the Stars Align — Buffalo Post-Punk Quintet Deluxxe Debut Video for “Waiting For A Sign”” »

Philadelphia deathrockers Academy Order, a band comprised of current and former members of Stud Count, Fluoride, and The Dividing Line, have been refining their musical mischief, melding the razor notes of punk, new wave, and would you believe it, even hardcore. Their kind of racket—unmistakably their own, yet with an alluring nod to what we…

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God made man!But he used the monkey to do itApes in the planWe’re all here to prove it The darker underpinnings of our histories often give birth to profound artistic expression. The origin story of Devo has its roots in the tragedy at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. On this fateful day, the…

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In Latin, amissus signifies “loss.” From lost gloves to lost loves, the overarching concept of the ancient word constantly shadows us, reminding of moments gone and opportunities escaped. In this grand theatre of life, we all play the tragic hero, mourning what was once held but exists no longer. Yet, in every “amissus,” perhaps there’s…

Read More “From the Depths of Sorrow — Listen to Denver Darkwave Outfit Devoratus’ “Amissus” EP” »

In the dim light of alleyways, where gentlemanly conduct takes its leave and the rules of civility are forgotten, men and women throw punches as easily as they might cast aspersions in polite society. The air is thick with anticipation, sweat, blood, and desperation. It’s enough to make one clutch their pearls or their whiskey,…

Read More “Fight it Out — Darkwave Duo Vioflesh Drop a Dangerous Beat in their Video for “With You”” »

the sea is frozen in your eyes I am chained tightly in the ice and in the stupefied gulls’ chorus my cry is lost forever In the new video for Romance, a chilling tableau from darkwave trio Chernaya Rechka, the sea’s stark frostiness mirrors in one’s soul. A couple are trapped on a desolate island,…

Read More “Passion, Despair, and Heartbreak — Two Lovers Explore a Desolate Lighthouse in Darkwave Trio Chernaya Rechka’s Video for “Romance”” »

“The infinite shades of sounds you can create with just the tiniest tweak of a knob or slider continues to fascinate me.” – Vince Clarke Electronic music legend Vince Clarke has announced details of his debut solo album, Songs of Silence, a 10-track instrumental album of uncategorizable ambient beauty. The album will be available on…

Read More “Vince Clarke To Release Debut Solo Album “Songs of Silence” — Watch Video for “The Lamentations of Jeremiah”” »

It’s all turning grey… underneath the stars Tears cloud the way… I’ve only come so far The New Zealand darkwave ensemble, After the Flesh, launches their latest visual audiovisual journey, “Cold Glory.” This otherworldly melody, already resonating with their fans, is the second video release from the band’s self-titled debut EP, and following the first…

Read More “From Mother Earth to the Stars — New Zealand Darkwave Ensemble After the Flesh Debut Video for “Cold Glory”” »

Blood, sweat and tears Form their hands around the clay Give them your best years Give them another day Architrave’s latest stint involves a flirtation with the mundane horrors of office life. Their fresh anthem, “No Days Off,” is a biting critique on the tedious monotony of 9-to-5 jobs, packaged neatly with the shimmering beats…

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Deep in the heart and soul of her native Los Angeles, artist Taleen Kali (TÜLIPS) concocts tunes as celestial as stardust and as daring as red lipstick on an overcast day. Drawing from the tales of her Armenian roots, and nods to her Lebanese and Ethiopian family stories, Kali stitches notes that blend her ancestry…

Read More “Track by Track — Los Angeles Ethereal Punk Artist Taleen Kali Breaks Down Her Album “Flower of Life”” »