Acclaimed

Why do unknown bands keep releasing 'critically acclaimed' albums?

The myth of the ‘critically acclaimed’ artist debunked

Bernard - Side-Line Staff March 28, 2025

Music journalism isn’t drowning in AI-generated hits, streaming algorithms, or viral TikTok dances. It’s being slowly smothered by that wearisome...

Laibach feat. Bijelo Dugme "Die Kanone" green vinyl LP cover

Laibach sets October 30 vinyl and CD release for ‘Die Kanone’

Bernard - Side-Line Staff August 10, 2026

Suzhou / It’s All The Rage (feat. Blixa Bargeld & Black Cracker)

KiKu announces ‘Suzhou / It’s All The Rage’ feat. Blixa Bargeld and Black Cracker

Bernard - Side-Line Staff August 10, 2026

Apoptygma Berzerk's Stephan Groth, photo by Halvor Bodin

Apoptygma Berzerk founder Stephan Groth turns 55 as ‘Kathy’s Song XXV’ marks 25 years

Britta Pirkko August 10, 2026

Ayria "13 Stitches" album cover

Ayria announces new album ’13 Stitches’ on Artoffact Records

Bernard - Side-Line Staff August 10, 2026

Soft Vein "All We've Known of Heaven" album cover

Soft Vein announces third album ‘All We’ve Known of Heaven’ on Artoffact

Bernard - Side-Line Staff August 10, 2026