Dronny Darko sale on dark ambient label Cryo Chamber
The dark ambient label Cryo Chamber recently completed their studio and office relocation from Portland, Oregon to Eugene, Oregon. For...
a-ha issues statement after disastrous Blick interview
Yesterday we posted an article regarding a rather unusual interview Morten Harket had given to the the Swiss magazine Blick....
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Electro Spectre releases massive ‘Essentials’ compilation
(By Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange and Bernard Van Isacker) Out now is "Essentials", the platinum collection of the very...
Ataraxia’s ‘Simphonia Sine Nomine’ reissued on vinyl
The Italian neoclassical band Ataraxia is in reissue mode, on vinyl this time. Their classic album "Simphonia Sine Nomine" sees...
The end of a-ha – again
In an interview with the Swiss magazine Blick a-ha's Morten Harket has said that it's over and out for a-ha...
Vince Clarke (Erasure) launches project together with Paul Hartnoll (Orbital) – first single expected in June
"Better Have A Drink To Think" is the first single from Erasure's Vince Clarke and Orbital's Paul Hartnoll. The duo...
‘Click Interview’ with AD:KeY: ‘EBM is missing fresh blood’
AD:KeY is driven by Rene and Andrea Nowotny. The 4th album “Anthropozän” released on Emmo.biz at the end of 2015...
Listen to the full stream of the upcoming Psy’Aviah album ‘Seven Sorrows, Seven Stars’ exclusively on Side-Line + track-by-track comment by the band !
Out on April 15 is the brand new Psy'Aviah album "Seven Sorrows, Seven Stars". Today Side-Line offers an exclusive stream...
Electropop act Blondage debut new single ‘Dive’ – listen here on Side-Line
(Photo by: Anders Bigum) "Dive" is the new single from Blondage, the Danish duo consisting of Pernille Smith-Sivertsen and Esben...
Ben Lukas Boysen (aka Hecq) signs to Erased Tapes and issues ‘Spells’ on vinyl and CD – orders available now!
After the single "Sundays" which was released in 2015 on Erased Tapes, Ben Lukas Boysen (aka Hecq) now also sees...
Swedish synthpop act Saft returns after 15 years of silence with 3rd album, ‘Norrbacka’
The Swedish synthpop act Saft returns after laying under the ice for one and a half decade. Saft was during...
IANVA reissue ‘La Ballata Dell’Ardito’ debut EP with extras on vinyl
To mark both the Centenary of Italy’s involvement in World War 1 and the 10th Anniversary of IANVA’s debut "La...
Die Krupps re-records 1981 debut album ‘Stahlwerksinfonie’ for vinyl (incl. CD) release
In 1981 the Düsseldorf band Die Krupps (Jürgen Engler, Bernward Malaka, Ralf Dörper) released “Stahlwerksinfonie” (Steelworks Symphony) mixing EBM and...
OOMPH! release ‘Als wärs das letzte Mal’ live video
The German act OOMPH! has released a live video for "Als wärs das letzte Mal". The track can originally be...
Mute Records reveals details new Swans album ‘The Glowing Man’
Swans have announced details of a new album, "The Glowing Man", out on Mute / Young God (N America) on...
John Fryer launches 6 free songs for Black Needle Noise project feat. Jarboe, Antic Clay, Andreas Elvenes, Ledfoot & Zia
Black Needle Noise (the latest project by renown producer John Fryer) has launched 6 new songs on Bandcamp. Each song...
‘Click Interview’ with Peter Rainman: ‘Vince Clarke is obviously the main influence’
Peter Rainman is a name you for sure will have noticed as producer from numerous bands and productions or you...
Symbion Project embarks on mini US-tour + did you hear their Lana Del Rey remix?
Symbion Project is embarking on their first mini-tour of the US in support of the dark, IDM/downtempo album "Semiotic" and...
Neo-folk act Albireon returns with ‘L’inferno e l’aquilone’ album
Two years and a half after "Le Fiabe dei Ragni Funamboli" (Infinite Fog), Albireon are back with the album "L'inferno...
Metroland did not split – April fools joke went a bit too well
In the past few days Alfa Matrix has been inundated by people worried about a message put on the Metroland...
‘Click Interview’ with Alphaxone: ‘Music Is The Best Way To Emit Inner Dark And Dark Senses!’
Behind Alphaxone is hiding a talented dark-ambient artist hailing from Iran. Mehdi Saleh is a passionate and prolific musician who...
3 formats for Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio’s ‘Vision: Libertine – The Hangman’s Triad’ release including vinyl
The new Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio album "Vision: Libertine - The Hangman's Triad" will be released in 3 different formats –...
Why use music sheets?
Music is one of the greatest gifts that life has to offer. There are so many different styles for you...
NÖVÖ prepares new album and finally hits Facebook
The Belgian electronic act NÖVÖ - famous for bringing work that recalls early Front 242 - is preparing a brand...
Dunkelwerk to work on new album?
In a Facebook update, the german act Dunkelwerk has hinted at new work which is being recorded. Here's the Facebook...
2 new Karl Bartos (ex-Kraftwerk) 7inch vinyls hit the shops: ‘I’m the message’ + ’15 minutes of fame’
Yesterday we informed you about the re-release of Karl Bartos' “Communication” as a vinyl+CD package. Today we can announce you...
Me The Tiger launches ‘Pocket Sized Edition Ending’ video to promote new EP and announce re-issue debut album
RepoRecords has just dropped us a very nice video from Me The Tiger. The track, "Pocket Sized Edition Ending", is...
Did you know that The Weathermen once did the soundtrack for a Baywatch episode?
A long long time ago, there was this ridiculous - but hugely popular - TV-series called "Baywatch". Baywatch was an...
Ex-Kraftwerk member Karl Bartos re-releases video for ‘I’m the Message (Matthew Herbert’s Doctor Rockit Mix)’ to coincide with release new ‘Communication’ album as vinyl+CD set
Former Kraftwerk member Karl Bartos has released the re-release of the album "Communication" as a vinyl+CD package (you can order...
‘Click Interview’ with Noisuf-X: ‘I Like To Kick Ass!’
Every single generation gets some artists emerging from the mass. You’ve the ones that are composing ‘cool’ music and you’ve...
a-ha’s Paul Waaktaar starts new project featuring Zoe Gnecco
a-ha's Paul Waaktaar has several music projects outside a-ha, including but not limited to Savoy, Waaktaar but also Weathervane. Weathervane...
Jaz Coleman to release classical reinterpretations of classic Killing Joke songs, ‘The Great Invocation, a Killing Joke Symphony’
"The Great Invocation, a Killing Joke Symphony" is a brand new album which Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman has been...
Dark techno act Blac Kolor releases ‘Stormily’ EP on vinyl – get your copy
Shortly before his second album, Leipzig based dark techno act Blac Kolor unleashes his "Stormfly" ep exclusively on vinyl. The...
De/Vision to return with new album in May with new production team
The German synth pop act De/Vision, aka Steffen Keth and Thomas Adam, will be releasing a new album on May...
First new Art Bergman album since 1995 is ready: ‘The Apostate’ – available on vinyl and CD
Canadian rock singer-songwriter Art Bergmann, who was one of the key figures in Canadian punk rock in the late 1970s,...
4th volume massive Electronic Saviors industrial 4CD box compilation available now in pre-order
"Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music To Cure Cancel Vol. 4 - Retaliation" is the 4th volume in the 4CD boxset series...
Best of Parade Ground compiled on ‘Parade Ground’ CD – Production and additional instruments by Daniel B. and Patrick Codenys (Front 242), Colin Newman (Wire) and Bruno Donini
Out in a few weeks weeks and available right now for ordering here is the "Parade Ground" digipak, the complete...
‘Click Interview’ with Larva: ‘We Want To Be Loved Or Hated’!
Based in Barcelona InqUesT and Anoxia are better known as Larva. This dark-electro formation started in the late 90s as...
Vortex Campaign / Coil / The New Blockaders collaboration release finally reissues with 2 bonus tracks
In 1984 Vortex Campaign invited Coil and The New Blockaders to collaborate. The result, which was unofficially referred to as...
Cult classic remix wars (Wumpscut, Haujobb, FLA, Die Krupps, 16 Volt, Hate Dept.) reissued on vinyl in very limited editions – get yours now!
Twenty years ago, the 'The Remix Wars' concept was born. The concept was simple enough: two artists remix one another...
Mueran Humanos see second album ‘Miseress’ rereleased on vinyl
Available now for ordering is the vinyl version of Mueran Humanos’ 2nd album "Miseress". "Miseress" was produced and mixed in...
Venus Fly Trap release brand new download single ‘Vitesse’ + More
Venus Fly Trap have released a taster track from the new album "Icon" (out later this year). The single, called...
Obsidian FX return with ‘Harpies’ EP holding 14 tracks – listen now!
The russian dark electro act Obsidian FX (aka the duo R.DarkArt and D.Fox) are back with a brand new EP,...
Portion Control – “We aren’t musicians so for us the mouse is still the best tool!” – Tech-Talk with DJ Wildhoney
In 1980 Portion Control, one of the biggest and most underground and influential electropunk/industrial/EBM acts of the UK was formed...
Henrik Nordvargr Björkk & Margaux Renaudin to release collaboration album ‘Anima Nostra’
Coming in a metallic-print 6-panel digipak with booklet is "Anima Nostra", a collaboration album between Henrik Nordvargr Björkk & Margaux...
Einstuerzende Neubauten sees long deleted DVD ‘Liebeslieder’ reissued
Considered to be 'one of the best ever and most complete' official DVDs by the legendary German act Einstuerzende Neubauten,...
Venal Flesh launch debut album, out now – listen to the previews!
With the release last April 2015 of the download EP “Sacrament To The Scalpel” and the "Emulgent disfigurement" 2-track download...
2nd album Avarice In Audio, ‘Apollo & Dionysus’, out now as download and as 2CD set – preview the album here
In 2014 the Australian act Avarice In Audio released the "Shine & Burn" album showcasing the band's mix of dark...
Suicide Commando to release very limited 2LP vinyl of ‘Bind, Torture, Kill’ album (incl. 4 bonus tracks) + 9CD/DVD ‘Compendium’ ltd boxset – get yours now
Expected to be released by the end of May in a very limited edition of only 500 copies, is a...
Mlada Fronta plans red vinyl release ‘Outrunner’ as complement for the CD ‘Outrun’ – get yours now
French producer Mlada Fronta is back with a brand new album, "Outrun" offering a mesh of synthwave and electro with...
Foretaste to release new single in April + more news
Great news from the Foretaste camp. The brand new album from this female fronted electropop act will be released next...
Atrium Carceri sees rarities and unreleased tracks and more released on ‘Archives I-II’ – you can order now
A rather pleasant surprise has arrived on Cryo Chamber. The label announces "Archives I-II", a double CD release, which is...
50% off on vinyl during St. Patrick’s Day Sale
Storming The Base is having a special St. Patrick's Day Sale going on (which only lasts a few more hours)...
Grimes gets electric shock from her earpieces mid-performance
Grimes aka Claire Elise Boucher played a headlining show Tuesday night at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. The performance...
‘Click Interview’ with Sinestar: ‘The Next Big Thing In Electro-Pop Music?!’
Conzoom Records is a synth-pop label with a nose for talented electro-pop bands. Think about bands like Parralox, Dual Density,...
Silent Wave – “Dancing Away From You” video release
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) The Gothenburg based synth pop band Silent Wave, with members Tildeh Hjelm, Hans Olsson...
Side-Line introduces Liiaiira – listen now to ‘You Make Me Hollow’ (Face The Beat profile series)
Track 36 on our free download compilation "Face The Beat: Session 3" is by Liiaiira (pronounced: Lie Eh Ra). "You...
New Helalyn Flowers album out now !
The Italian electro metal duo Helalyn Flowers strike back with the follow-up to their last studio album “White Me In...
‘Click Interview’ with kFactor: ‘kFactor Is My Antihero’
kFactor is a Brazilian band set up by Junior (Jr). Electro Aggression Records introduced his debut album “Ghastly Monolith” (2015)...
Han Solo and Chewy get their own spin-off (spoiler alert!), and why it may save the Star Wars legacy!
After the disappointing Star Wars movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", there is finally also some light at the end...
a-ha announces one-off live show (‘Afterglow’) with advanced scenography by Void
The Norwegian act a-ha will play a one-off live show called "Afterglow" with advanced scenography by Void. The concert will...
Erasure gets a special Greek 2CD edition of their ‘The violet flame’ album with bonus tracks – 500 copies only, order now
Erasure's 16th album "The violet flame" was originally released in the UK on Mute Records, in a version holding 10...
Side-Line introduces Suicidal Romance – listen now to ‘Make Me Blind’ (Face The Beat profile series)
Track 57 on our free download compilation "Face The Beat: Session 3" is by the Estonian electropop act Suicidal Romance....
Faith and the Muse release 2CD personal best of – Out now
It's been 7 years since Faith and the Muse has put out anything (their last - fifth - studio effort...
Former Smiths frontman Morrissey may run for mayor of London – but he then might want to stop comparing eating animals to paedophilia
Former Smiths frontman Morrissey, an outspoken vegetarian and defender of animal rights, may run for mayor of London. The singer...
Krister Petersson (Chinese Theatre / Vision Talk) has passed away, 41 years old
It keeps on raining bad news from the electro music world. We also have to announce the very sad -...
