The Ultimate Dreamers interview: ‘Leaving room for a post-punk surprise‘
After their unexpected yet triumphant return, Belgian darkwave/post-punk act THE ULTIMATE DREAMERS continue to redefine their sound with their latest...
Eldrina Mich
As Eldrina Mich I work as a go-between and a devil's advocate when it comes to Side-Line. If our own staff needs to be interviewed then ask the questions no one else dares to ask.
Mondträume exclusive interview – Bringing infectious synthpop to life
With their melancholic synth melodies and pulsating beats, Mondträume has cemented itself as a key name in the modern synth-pop...
Noemi Aurora of Helalyn Flowers reveals solo LP ‘Kintsugi’ in 4 exclusive formats – Out now
Noemi Aurora, frontwoman of the Italian electro / industrial / electro metal duo Helalyn Flowers, has released her solo album...
The Names announce new album ‘Encore!’ for early 2025
The legendary Belgian post-punk and new wave pioneers The Names will release a brand new album titled “Encore!” In February...
Avarice In Audio strike back with ‘Tear Heaven In Half’ album – Out now
Here's a release that should be in your collection. Following up to their 2022 release "Our Idols Are Filth", the...
Avarice In Audio presents brand new EP ‘Drowning one’
Out now via Alfa Matrix - and exclusively first via Bandcamp - is "Drowning one", the brand new EP from...
Freakangel releases free download compilation ‘Serenity To The Stars, Beauty To The Broken’ ahead of new tour – Out now
The electro industrial band Freakangel is gearing up for their upcoming October tour across Mexico, with an exclusive performance in...
Miseria Ultima announces brand new LP: ‘Arctic Esotericism’ – Out now
Miseria Ultima, the Finnish dark electro revelation, has just released its fourth studio album, "Arctic Esotericism". This album continues their...
C-Lekktor celebrates 20 years of dark elektro with ‘2.0’ 2CD – Out now
C-Lekktor, a leading name in the dark elektro scene alongside Hocico, Rabia Sorda, and Amduscia, celebrates its 20 years anniversary....
AD:keY releases double CD today, ‘0609’ – Available now
Today the German EBM pop duo AD:keY releases a new double-CD album, "0609", on Alfa Matrix. The duo, recently married...
Llumen interview: ‘The Breaking Waves’ album acts as a reflection of inner turmoil
Belgian multi-talented artist Pieter Coussement recently released the 3rd Llumen album. A very diversified piece of work where emotional intensity...
Glis interview with Shaun Frandsen on industrial sounds and future pop fusion
Glis, the electronic music project founded by Shaun Frandsen in 2001, made an unexpected triumphant comeback with the release of...
Lovelorn Dolls interview: ‘Creepy and cute goth tunes to dance to at your funeral’
“Deadtime Stories” is the come-back release of Lovelorn Dolls. A wonderful surprise for me since I no longer expected any...
Acylum interview: ‘Stay focused and go your way!’
With “Zuchthaus”, the sulphurous German duo (and couple) Acylum aka Nadine and Pedro Engel return with a new chapter in...
Implant interview: ‘Embrace chaos through the machines!’
When a band signs his 12th studio album, "The Chaos Machines Part 1 – No More Flies On The Windscreen",...
ImJudas interview regarding new album: ‘My most tormented prayers…’
I had the chance to interview The Italian artist Maxx Maryan, who is nobody else but the male half of...
Llumen is back with an all new album as a limited 2CD set – Out now
"The Breaking Waves" is the title of the new Llumen album which comes as a 2CD set / Bandcamp download...
Gothica Magazine issue 47 out now feat. Side-Line compilation interview
Out now is the new Gothica Magazine, issue 47 already of this fine Ukrainian magazine. You can download it straight...
AD:keY returns with all new 4-track EP: ‘Nackt’ – Out now
The EBM pop duo AD:keY are back with a fresh EP, "Nackt", following their previous single, "Two Souls". With this...
Aesthetische returns with 6-track EP ‘Confidence Is Silent’ – Out now
The Brazilian electro / trance EBM duo Aesthetische (Fabricio Viscardi and Guilherme Pires) makes their return with a new 6-track...
Front 242 announces 3 new vinyl releases on clear vinyl in pre-order now – instant rush crashes Alfa Matrix website
This year Front 242 - who recently announced their farewell tour - will be re-releasing 5 classics on crystal clear...
Aiboforcen strikes back with 7th studio album including 3CD version limited to just 50 copies – Pre-order available now
The Belgian cult dark electro/future pop act Aiboforcen has announced its 7th studio album, titled "Between Noise & Silence". The...
ImJudas returns with brand new dark pop / new wave album ‘Viscerheart’ – Pre-orders available now
ImJudas, Maxx Maryan's individual endeavor distinct from his collaboration in the Electro-Goth/Pop-Metal duo Helalyn Flowers, is set to unveil his...
Elektroklänge finally back with all new EP: ‘Abfahrt’ – Out now
The Swedish minimalistic electro pop act Elektroklänge is back with a brand new 6-track EP, "Abfahrt". This is one of...
Glis returns with 20th anniversary single, ‘Sunrise Forever’, out now
It’s been 20 years since the American synthpop/EBM band Glis, aka Shaun Frandsen, debuted on Alfa-Matrix with the "Balance" album....
ImJudas presents brand new EP, ‘Stjudas’, out now on Bandcamp (Spleen+)
Following up on his previous single ("I Love You") as ImJudas, Maxx Maryan (male half of the Italian electro rock...
Noemi Aurora talks about her brand new single, which is out now, personal growth and self-discovery
Lots of you have probably heard Noemi Aurora and her very attractive and unique voice within Helalyn Flowers, as well as through...
Digital Factor interview about 30 years of complete electronic mayhem
(Photos by Carsten Schenker) The German electronic act Digital Factor added a few weeks ago another milestone to their already...
Exclusive interview with Hanging Freud about their new minimal synth album, out now via Spleen+
Female fronted Glasgow-based duo Hanging Freud just released their 7th studio album “Worship” on the Belgian Spleen+ record label. The enigmatic...
Music Industry Climate Collective and Music Climate Pact launched now
A few weeks ago we wrote an article on Greenwashing in the music industry. Some considered it to be nonsense...
Belgian electro act Llumen is back with 9-track EP ‘Die Stille Totgeschwiegen’ – Out now
Belgium’s electro act Llumen returns with a 9-track EP bridging the previous “Polygon Heart” album and the forthcoming album “The...
Aiboforcen returns with all new EP, ‘Cycle Of Life’, featuring 7 tracks
The Belgian cult dark electro / future pop act Aiboforcen has announced the release of their 7th studio album in...
ArtOfFact label issues public apology amidst Mr. Kitty scandal
ArtOfFact Records has found itself embroiled in an ongoing controversy following their decision to release a remix by the self-confessed...
