Nyxx returns with brand new EP, ‘Salt’ – Out now
Out now is the new EP from New York–based dark pop artist Nyxx, titled "Salt". "Salt" is a four-track EP...
The Wants drop ’87 Gas’ single and video – Out now
"87 Gas” is the first single taken from the upcoming new album "Bastard" by the electronic post-punk trio The Wants....
a-ha releases exclusive ‘Hunting High and Low – The 1984 Demos’ vinyl for Record Store Day 2025
Just a few more days to go and it's Record Store Day 2025. Scheduled for April 12th, it has a...
Perpacity to release new Danish-language single ‘Lille Flamme’ next month ahead of upcoming album
The dark electronic duo Perpacity return with a new single, “Lille Flamme”, set for official release on 2 May 2025...
New Zero God release new video ‘Room 1316’ of 5th studio album ‘Of Love and Death’
Greek post-punk and gothic rock band New Zero God have released a new video, "Room 1316" from their fifth studio...
The Discussion release new single ‘Get To You’ now ahead of debut LP ‘All The Pretty Flowers’
Los Angeles-based post-punk project The Discussion, led by Laura Pleasants (formerly of Kylesa), has released its latest single, "Get To...
Frontal Boundary interview: ‘New School Melodic Dark-Electro’
The American Electro project Frontal Boundary was founded several years ago, but due to the members’ involvement in other bands,...
Donald Trump interview on industrial music: ‘Throbbing who?’
For April Fool's Day, we were torn between the silent industrial idea and this fabricated Donald Trump interview. The silent...
Aiboforcen launches 9-track EP ‘Break The Black Ice’ (Incl. Death In June cover) – Out now
The Belgian dark electro act Aiboforcen, led by Benoit Blanchart, returns with a brand-new 9-track EP, “Break The Black Ice”,...
Beranek and EL/NeUe inspired by 1982 ESC song for their new single ‘Ein Bisschen Frieden’
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Live photo Alex Tjore) In a time filled with uncertainty, conflicts, and imbalance,...
BC returns after 17 years as Bingo Crowd with three singles followed by ‘Manners’ album
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) April 25th 2025 Crispin Glover Records will release "Manners", the long-awaited sophomore album from...
Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk) fooled by Daft Punk impersonator
Wolfgang Flür, iconic member of Kraftwerk from 1973 to 1987, has fallen victim to a bizarre hoax involving a fake...
BAST drops excellent debut EP ‘Together in violence’ – Out now
The Gothenburg-based electronica duo BAST (Daniel J and John Lönnmyr) has just released its debut 5-track EP "Together in Violence"...
Unter Null drops comeback single ‘Coming Up To Breathe’ as free download – Out now
20 years since her rather explosive debut “The Failure Epiphany” on Alfa Matrix, and after over a decade of silence,...
Domhain and Ephemeral to launch split-single, Domhain’s video for ‘Footsteps’ out now
The Northern Irish atmospheric project Domhain have launched a brand new single and video today, "Footsteps". The track will also...
‘Eros Maximus’, OST for a lost erotic feature film or just another hoax by David Thrussell? – UPDATE
This article has been updated by a comment by David Thrussell. In April 2005, Australian musician David Thrussell claims he...
Throbbing Gristle share ‘Hamburger Lady’ live video now
Ahead of the release of the Throbbing Gristle "Live at the Volksbühne Berlin, New Year’s Eve 2005" album as a...
Strange Boutique returns after 31 years with new album ‘Let the Lonely Heart Sing’
Washington DC’s ethereal goth/rock band Strange Boutique is back with their first album in 31 years. “Let the Lonely Heart...
ROME unveils 3 new albums on April 25, 2025
Luxembourgish singer-songwriter ROME aka Jérôme Reuter is set to release three new albums on April 25, 2025, through Trisol Music...
Wire announces 2 new exclusive releases for Record Store Day
A double LP edition of Wire’s "Nine Sevens" box set and a never released on vinyl update of WIR’s 1996...
Laibach tribute ‘Schlecht Und Ironisch’ returns in May 2025 with expanded vinyl and CD reissue
The 1999 Laibach tribute "Schlecht Und Ironisch" originally released by the Italian label Radio Luxor gets a reissue as an...
Laibach reveal ‘War’ video from upcoming symphonic work ‘Alamut’
Slovenian avant-garde collective Laibach have released "War", the sixth movement from "Alamut", their upcoming symphonic album built in collaboration with...
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...
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Interview with silent industrial pioneer DJ Nullstille, founder of […] Recordings
After Side-Line published this article on the emergence of silent industrial, reactions were mixed: some called it satire, others joked....
Exclusive interview with Implant judging all those sinners
With “Judging Sinners”, IMPLANT brings the Chaos Machines trilogy to its climactic conclusion - an album where pulsing beats, dystopian...
New trend: ‘Silent Industrial’ becomes the next big thing
Read our exclusive interview with silent industrial pioneer DJ Nullstille, founder of Recordings In Brussels a new imprint for silent...
Ministry drops first-ever music video for ‘Everyday Is Halloween’ – Out now
Out now via Cleopatra Records is the first-ever music video for "Everyday Is Halloween" by Ministry. The track is taken...
Cosmic Room 99 interview: ‘DIY definitely is our motto’
In 2022, a new Italian music project called Cosmic Room 99 was born. Founded by Antonio Angeli and Matteo Scarpa—both...
John Fryer’s project Muricidae returns with charity single ‘Euphoria’ – Out now
Renowned producer John Fryer (This Mortal Coil, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode) has reunited with vocalist Louise Fraser under their...
The Birthday Massacre drop ‘All Of You’ single – Out now
Out now via Metropolis Records is the brand new single from The Birthday Massacre, "All Of You". It coincides with...
The myth of the ‘critically acclaimed’ artist debunked
Music journalism isn’t drowning in AI-generated hits, streaming algorithms, or viral TikTok dances. It’s being slowly smothered by that wearisome...
Ironic Sweden drops ‘Media Whore’ single and video – Out now
Out now via the Danish label Town & Towers Records is the new single from Ironic Sweden, "Media Whore". The...
Mintage releases ‘Bad 4 You’ single & video feat. Chapauko on Out Of Line Music – Out now
Out on Out Of Line Music is the new single and video from the Berlin-based alt-electro act Mintage, "Bad 4...
Projekt Ich launches ‘Say It And Stay With Me’ single and video feat. Juan Carlos Rojas Sanchez from Frecuencias Ocultas – Out now
Out now on Echozone: the new synthpop single "Say It And Stay With Me" by the German project Projekt Ich,...
Music creators reject EU AI Act: ‘Better No Code Than a Broken One’
A large group of European creator and rightsholder organisations - including the independent music association IMPALA - has published a...
Zwaremachine launches ‘Waking The Night’ EP – Out now
Zwaremachine is back with the "Waking The Night" EP, including remixes by Darker, StatiK SeKt, VV303 and Planktoon. The band...
Frontal Boundary joins up with Unter Null for ‘Hollow’ EP & video – Out now
Out today is "Hollow" the brand new EP and video from the Los Angeles-based dark electro trio Frontal Boundary featuring...
Martyn Ware collaborates with Charles Stooke and Gabriel Ware on ‘It’s Always Ourselves We Find In The Sea’
Out via Cold Spring next week - on April 4th - is the ambient industrial album "It's Always Ourselves We...
Pororoka drops new dark folk single & video, ‘Zakvitchaly, Divchatonka’ – Out now
The Ukrainian dark folk project Pororoka has released a cover and video of the old Riflemen’s song "Zakvitchaly, Divchatonka" ("Заквітчали")...
Side-Line call for submissions for 2 new compilations – Deadline
After a brief hiatus due to personal commitments and external work obligations, I'm pleased to announce that submissions are now...
Organic reach of social media will drop drastically in 2025 (unless you use data now)
We have a love-hate relationship with social media, as you all know. They have been around for years, but their...
La Machine unveils ‘Sutures’ video taken from forthcoming album – Out now
To ease the wait for next month's release of the new La Machine album "Contrôle Total", the band has just...
Avarice In Audio interview on dark beats, creative risks and blowing genre lines apart!
Australian dark electro duo Avarice In Audio, composed of Gerry Hawkins and Lawrie B (Strudio-X), have made a striking return...
Dawn + Dusk Entwined drops brand new album ‘Let Fall What Must Fall’ – First video out now
Out via Dark Vinyl on March 28th 2025 is the brand new Dawn + Dusk Entwined album, "Let Fall What...
Raison d’être reissues ‘Within The Depths Of Silence And Phormations’ for 30th anniversary on Vinyl and CD via Rune Serpent Europa
For the first time ever on vinyl, the original Raison d'être 1995 recording of "Within The Depths Of Silence And...
Cosey Fanni Tutti to launch new album ‘2t2’ in June 2025 – First single out now
Cosey Fanni Tutti has announced details of a new album, "2t2", set for release on the artist’s own imprint, Conspiracy...
Richard Evans has a new single and video out, ‘Born Perfect’
Manchester's Richard Evans presents a brand new electropop single "Born Perfect". His new single is about an AI that becomes...
Belgian post-punk legends The Names launch remix contest – Participate now
The Belgian post-punk pioneers The Names have announced a remix contest for 3 tracks from their latest album, "Encore!". It's...
Voix in the Dark & Maduro drop ‘Void of Love’ EP
Out now is the brand new electroclash / post-punk EP by Voix in the Dark & Maduro, "Void of Love"....
Noromakina interview: ‘I Don’t Like Being Stuck In A Mold’
Noromakina is a Colombian Electro solo project led by Juan Manuel, also known as 'Mel Zb.' Two years after the...
The Birthday Massacre announces new album ‘Pathways’ + Tour dates available now
Out on Metropolis Records on 11 April is the brand new The Birthday Massacre album "Pathways", the follow-up to their...
Peter Murphy drops brand new single, ‘The Artroom Wonder’
Out today on Metropolis Records is the brand new Peter Murphy single, "The Artroom Wonder". Justin Chancellor of Tool plays...
VOWWS release brand new single, ‘Hurt You’
The Australian industrial rock duo VOWWS, now based in Los Angeles, just dropped a brand new single, "Hurt You". The...
Deviant UK drops brand new EP ‘Speak Of The Devil’ – Out now
Deviant UK, the darkwave / industrial solo project of Jay Smith, returns with a brand new 9-track EP, "Speak Of...
ImJudas interview on duality and betrayal and brand new ‘I Love You Go Away’ EP
In our latest interview, Maxx Maryan, the creative force behind IMJUDAS and co-founder of HELALYN FLOWERS, delves into the intricate...
The Names interview on the post-punk power of the brand new album ‘Encore!’ – Out now
With “Encore!”, THE NAMES prove that time has only sharpened their edge. Seamlessly blending their post-punk roots with forward-thinking sonic...
Merry Chicklit drops new single, ‘Haunting’ – Out now
Here's a release which we missed from Merry Chicklit, the project of Cologne-based artist Eva-Janina Haas. Out since end of...
Minusheart to land new industrial rock album, ‘M6’, in May
Out soon on Echozone is the 6th studio album "M6 – The Black Album" from the Aachen-based industrial rock act...
Patriarchy lands brand new – excellent – live video, ‘No Touch Torture’
Available now is the Patriarchy live video "No Touch Torture" following their "Suffer With Me (Live in London)" album. “No...
Bellhead announces new darkwave EP: ‘Threats’ – Out on April 8th
Chicago-based darkwave act Bellhead has revealed more details about their upcoming 7-track EP, "Threats", set for release via Oppressive Sky...
Mercury’s Antennae back with first full length in 9 years: ‘Among the Black Trees’
Mercury’s Antennae returns with a brand new album, their third, called "Among the Black Trees". The album comes seven years...
Ché Aimee Dorval launches ‘Joyride’ single and video – Out now
Out today via Fools Game Records is "Joyride", the brand new self-produced single and video from the Canadian musician and...
Andy Bell (Erasure) launches brand new track ‘Dance for Mercy’ – Out now
Andy Bell has launched a brand new track today, "Dance For Mercy", the latest to be taken from his forthcoming...
Vampyros Lesbos release all new album ‘Vi per Sanguinem’ next week
Out via Dark Dimensions' sublabel Scanner on March 28th is the new Vampyros Lesbos album "Vi per Sanguinem". Note, this...
The Spotify ‘Loud & Clear’ report 2024: Charting is not needed to earn money
Spotify's "Loud & Clear" report for 2024, is out now. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the platform's financial contributions...
Poison the Vicar to launch brand new ‘Diet of Worms’ single feat. Ruin the Mind
The EBM / darkwave act Poison the Vicar will release the "Diet of Worms" single featuring Ruin the Mind on...
