Arctic Bay Post Punk A band called Arctic Bay from Kyiv, Ukraine, began in 2020 during the COVID-19 quarantine. Their debut song is called “Someone, Somewhere”. It was a break-out hit in their home country. This made them famous. “Collapse” is a dark song about an inner collapse, when one tries but cannot find harmony…
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Joshua Strachan Bowie Cover In a world today filled with chaos and confusion, each year is an echo of David Bowie’s passing. It fills our hearts with longing and a Blackstar-shaped hole. We have the chance to look back to that moment when we were introduced to the music of David Bowie, a moment we…
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Sevit Dark Wave This is a conceptual song inspired by the graphic novel and the movie, “The Crow”, the character of Eric Draven and his fictional band, “Hangman’s Joke”. “It Can’t Rain All The Time” – SEVIT SEVIT is a five piece, darkwave act that have just released their debut album, On the Edge of…
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CRIMSON BRÛLÉE Tragica Based in New York City, the darkwave band, CRIMSON BRÛLÉE, has introduced their debut EP, Tragica. It targets the heartstrings with dark stories of loss of love and regret, as well as the frustration of feeling a lack of redemption. The music, in an effort to stop the sorrow, charts the path…
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The Mange La Machine The French synth-rock band just announced their new EP The Mange La Machine quartet was formed in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec in 2019. The band members were all classically trained musicians. But their music is strongly influenced by contemporary alternative rock bands of the 1990’s. LA FILLE ÉLECTRIQUE – STREAMING LINK released December…
(((S))) Wavepop (((S))) is a one man band who comes from the cold and windy streets of Copenhagen, Denmark. His first album, “GHOST”, was announced by the world’s best-selling writer of Gothguru Mick Mercer to be the best album of 2009. In 2010, his second album, “PHANTOM”, made an even bigger impact. From BBC to…
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TIGERCIDE’s new single is a darkwave masterpiece TIGERCIDE is a darkwave band known for their heavy ethereal sound, haunting lyrics, and imagery that borders on the macabre. This past month, the band released their single “I of Tiger.” The song has an eerie build up to it but still maintains an upbeat tempo. Once the…
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CLOSURE IN MOSCOW – experimental rock band “The Penance and The Patience” (Bird’s Robe Records) EP Re-Release 26.11.2021 In a time where rock music is becoming more and more electronic, CLOSURE IN MOSCOW have stayed true to their signature sound. Their new EP “The Penance and The Patience” was released this November 26th on Bird’s…
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Twilight Gymnastics is a new album that will be released November 12 Shortly after releasing their acclaimed 2-track EP, 7 Rainbows in Exile presents the debut full-length material containing eight new compositions including updated versions of the tracks from the previous promotion. The group consists of Dancing Shade and Production assistance – Livius Pavlov (Napred…
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“The video for CYBORG AMOK’s new Gothic Rock song, Burden Away, is a perfect encapsulation of the band’s sound and lyrical themes.” November 5, 2021 – Gothic/Post-Punk band CYBORG AMOK has just unveiled their new video for the song, “Burden Away.” The song appears on CYBORG AMOK’s self-titled album. The band Cyborg Amok resides between…
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Many people may not know that Elvis de Sade is a post-punk, wave and gothic band. They currently live in Munich, Germany. The members consist of Cosima Weiske on vocals, Felix Hölter on bass, singer Leo Schild and Andreas Renz. The inspiration for Elvis de Sade’s music can be found in the eurodance anthems of…
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Since their inception in 2017, First Class and Coach has been a four piece postpunk band based in West Cork, Ireland. FIFA Records are delighted to announce that ‘First Class & Coach’ will be the latest addition to their roster. With a sound described by Noisey as “equal parts post-punk and power pop without any…
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Klammer is a post-rock / postpunk band from the United Kingdom. They are releasing their new single on 19th November as part of their upcoming album, ‘The Day Before Yesterday’. The track is called ‘Broken Dreams In A Crashing Car’’ and it fits perfectly with the rest of their catalogue. This Leeds (UK) based quartet…
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A lot has happened in the past five years. At first, people thought that it would be impossible for Johan Sjöblom Eliot to continue his work after the debut the postpunk album “6” was released. But five years on, he’s finally done it with “Demons”. The first single of this album is ‘A Thousend Words’….
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Autumn is the perfect time to celebrate with friends and family at festivals all over Germany. One of the most famous is the Autumn Moon Festival in Hameln, located in North Germany. This year, people attended an alternative for this festival, called Autumn Moon Tribute in Asendorf, November 05-07th 2021. The festival has lots of…
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CORLYX are the new sensations of the electro scene. Whilst being completely independent, they have now also signed a worldwide deal with the legendary independent label OUT OF LINE MUSIC which will release their studio album “Blood In The Disco” in 2022! CORLYX is a band that has seen a rise in popularity in the…
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The Quinsy’s new album, Feverish Post-Punk Masterpiece The Quinsy band was formed in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 2001. The name of this band reflects their musical roots in traditional Russian folk songs. During the band’s formulation, the sound changed several times but in each era, there was a psychedelic essence that has endured. The Quinsy…
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It’s no secret that many of my favourite bands come from the garage rock and stoner rock genres like Loose Sutures. So when I hear a band described with a combination of adjectives such as ‘garage’, ‘fuzz’ and ‘stoner’, I’m immediately intrigued. As a long-time fan of both garage rock/garage punk and stoner rock, I’m…
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DAY ROOM debut just released (pre-Swan Wash project) Two musicians, Jordan Poyner and Scott Ferguson are loading their gear into the basement for a couple of low-key writing sessions in the first weeks of 2015. This is not surprising considering that both highly talented songwriters have been working on new material with their respective bands,…
October 1, 2021 – Dark electronic duo, MAN1K1N have just unveiled their new single, “Don’t Let Me Try.” Perhaps their most important track to date, it was conceived as a reaction to a personal loss and the band’s subsequent battle with depression. The song is a reminder that people can change, and it’s their job…
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If you like The Cure, you’ll love This Can Hurt The Belgian ‘This Can Hurt’ launches it’s new single, Mikaela, on Friday 8th October. The precursor of the upcoming eponymous album, which will be released in November. The Belgian ‘This Can Hurt’ is a band with a great future ahead. Their unique mix…
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The Ultimate Dreamers are an interesting post-punk band from Belgium that was active from 1986 to 1990. The melodies they write are a mix of cold, organic tones and a sweet sadness. They write about raw dreams, broken love, and social criticism. Live Happily While Waiting For Death | The Ultimate Dreamers (bandcamp.com) #alternative…
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August 19, 2021 – Gothic/Post-Punk duo, CYBORG AMOK have recently unleashed their debut, self-titled LP. The album covers conflict, hope, loss, betrayal, estrangement and depression, looming in the darkness on the fringe of the gray. CYBORG AMOK resides somewhere between the brilliance of twilight and the apocalyptic darkness. Their gothic infused synth-rock sound delivers the…
Johnathan|Christian Release “My Dying Words (Codename: Lola Mix)” Following the release of their latest EP “together we’re alone” Johnathan|Christian along with producer Codename: Lola unleashes an angst filled remix of their epic track “My Dying Words” with a buildup of fury that unleashes a new dimension to their sound. “My Dying Words (Codename: Lola Mix)…
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ABOUT THE ALBUM “Hollows” is the sophomore album of The Cold Field after 2020’s debut release “Black River”. Conceived when hospitalized, songwriter and producer Ian Messenger wrote and produced a prolific forty-odd dark-minded songs the following year, of which ten were chosen for “Hollows”. Depressive themes of gloom and emptiness pervade the album but there…
“Dennis Monteiro”, or “Dennis Sinned” as he is also known, has already shown us through his various bands (“1983”, “Days Are Nights”, “As Cinzas do Tempo” just to name a few) that he is one of the most interesting minds within the alternative fauna of São Paulo (Brazil). His lyrics are modern allegories about the…
Vignettes of a misty dreamland with emergent, pulsing mantras and addictive breathy vocals. 1st Base Runner is the immersive new project from Texas singer-songwriter and producer Tim Husmann. The Austin-based synth symphonist meticulously crafts his pieces blending trip hop, gothic pop, and avant-garde post-rock to create an airy, atmospheric world of its own. The surrealist…
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July 16, 2021 – Transatlantic #post-punk duo JOHNATHAN/CHRISTIAN are pleased to announce the release of their newest EP, Together We’re Alone. Available on all digital platforms globally NOW! “Unlike previous releases, the lyrics and inspirations on this one is a bit of a paradox” says singer/co-writer, Christian Granquist. “Some of our “usual” vocal topics like…
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“Wash the Tears Away” captures the mood of LA in the song’s lyrics and video. The lyrics speak of people “being my prayer.” The video, filmed in one night, captures the essence of the lyrics Social links https://www.facebook.com/themagicwands https://www.instagram.com/magic_wands/ https://twitter.com/itsmagicwands #postpunk #punk
July 16, 2021 – Transatlantic post-punk duo JOHNATHAN/CHRISTIAN are pleased to announce the release of their newest EP, Together We’re Alone available on all digital platforms globally NOW! “Unlike previous releases, the lyrics and inspirations on this one is a bit of a paradox” says singer/co-writer, Christian Granquist. “Some of our “usual” vocal topics like…
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Toiling in the dusk and shadows since 2017, Child of Night are no strangers to grey areas; The dark corners subtly illuminated by the first hint of the rising sun. With this in mind, Child of Night present their first full-length release: “The Walls At Dawn.” The songs on the record address themes of transformation…
CHEMICAL WAVES: screaming guitars on dark electronic carpets: a sound with post-punk, darkwave and coldwave echoes, so deep and intense in decadent atmospheres. Dark hues in a dark landscapes: intense emotions, sometimes warm and sometimes glacial. It’s a solo project of Marco Cattani, member of HALO EFFECT (www.facebook.com/haloeffectband) and THE MARK (www.facebook.com/themark2015/), in collaborations with…
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GIANT WAVES is one of the oldest groups from Russia, who makes great mix of post-punk, darkwave and gothic-rock. “Art is given in order not to die of the truth.” – F. Nietzsche TRUTH – is the new work by Giant Waves. These are three songs about a completely insane world, where all the original…
Emperor of Ice Cream ‘The EP Collection 93-94’ Since Emperor of Ice Cream announced their return from a twenty-five-year hiatus in May 2020 and with the release of their long-awaited debut album ‘No Sound Ever Dies’ last August, they have embarked on a chapter that very few, if any, expected would be written. The acclaimed…
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