David Bowie’s ‘Stage’ concert experience set for Berlin premiere
English musician David Bowie's unseen 1978 concert film is becoming "Stage," an immersive arena experience premiering at Berlin's Uber Arena...
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New kinGeorg EP ‘Helter P.T.2’ out now with cover David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ remixed by Apoptygma Berzerk & Beranek
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) After releasing his cover version of David Bowie's 'Heroes' in 2024, dubbed 'Helter'...
Ronny Moorings (Clan Of Xymox), an exclusive retrospective interview
It all began in 1983 under the name Xymox, a musical project founded and spearheaded by Ronny Moorings. Shortly after,...
Astari Nite – Resolution Of Happiness (Digital/CD Album – Negative Gain Productions)
A decade after their self-released debut album, Astari Nite returns with their sixth full-length release. The band’s influences have remained...
Derision Cult drops all new single and video: ‘Warning Signs’
The Chicago-based industrial metal band Derision Cult has released their new single and video, "Warning Signs". The video premiered at...
Beauty In Chaos teams up with The Mission’s Wayne Hussey & Cinthya Hussey on ‘Diving For Pearls’ single
(Photo by Kevin Estrada) Beauty In Chaos has teamed up with The Mission's Wayne Hussey and Cinthya Hussey on the...
The Cassandra Complex to release The Plague and more on CD in March
Out via Cop International on March 14 is "The Plague", the brand new album by The Cassandra Complex. The album...
Jonathan Rach brings his Nine Inch Nails exhibition to Australia
Behind The Gallery has today announced that the photos taken by Jonathan Rach on Nine Inch Nails' "Self Destruct Tour"...
Bel Canto announces brand new album, ‘Radiant Green’, 22 years after previous studio album
Update: Geir Jenssen has co-written two of the tracks on "Radiant Green". (Photo by Knut Åserud) Good news from Norway...
Belgian cult goth / coldwave act The Breath Of Life releases 40-track strong anthology on Bandcamp – out now
Out now via Bandcamp is "Echoes Of Time - A 39-Year Musical Anthology" by the belgian cult goth / coldwave...
Sirens Of Light cover Led Zeppelin track ‘In The Evening’ – Out now
The English gothic rock act Sirens Of Light has just released their rendition of the Led Zeppelin track, "In The...
The Noise Who Runs release ‘Tune Out, Turn Off, Drop In’ single – Out now
(Photo by Élodie Duhoo) The Noise Who Runs is the brainchild of songwriter Ian Pickering (of Sneaker Pimps and Front...
British new wave / post-punk act Modern English release first single ‘Long in the Tooth’ off forthcoming album ‘1 2 3 4’
(Photo by Sheva Kafai) British new wave / post-punk act Modern English have announced the release of “Long in the...
October release for Derision Cult’s ‘The Mercenary Mixes’ remix album, out on Glitchmode Recordings
The industrial label Glitchmode Recordings has announced the October 16th release of Derision Cult's "The Mercenary Mixes". "The Mercenary Mixes"...
Belgian goth / coldwave act The Breath Of Life signs to Spleen+, announces new album and immediately releases a download EP
The Breath of Life was formed in 1985 and the band immediately stood out thanks to a creative originality, as...
Norma Loy – Ouroboros (Album – Manic Depression Records)
Genre/Influences: Dark-Wave, Post-Punk, Minimal-Wave. Format: Digital, CD, Vinyl. Background/Info: Legendary French 80s formation Norma Loy are back on track. Seven...
Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passes away at 71
Extremely sad news reaches us from Japan where renowned composer and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto, a pioneer in incorporating electronic production...
Peter Murphy’s ‘Unexpected Medical Procedure’ delays ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ tour
We are still getting quite a few questions regarding this, so here it is again. The "Celebrating David Bowie" tour...
Black Nail Cabaret (and friends) release lyric video ‘Sister Sister’ taken from the forthcoming new album ‘Woodland Memoirs’
Darkwave duo Black Nail Cabaret, consisting of Emèse Árvai-Illes and Krisztián Árvai, has released a lyric video for "Sister Sister,"...
New album Ryuichi Sakamoto ’12’ out now, a sonic battle with cancer
The cult Japanese musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto is back with all new album, "12", via Milan Records. The 12...
Nomenklatür – When The Wind Blows (EP – Clivage Music)
Genre/Influences: Techno, New-Wave. Format: Digital. Background/Info: French duo Nomenklatür is already busy for several years and has released an interesting...
David Bowie musicians and producer join Aurelio Voltaire for ‘The Black Labyrinth’ based on 1986 film ‘Labyrinth’
(Photo by Gerrold Vincent) Out now is Aurelio Voltaire's 13th studio album, "The Black Labyrinth". "The Black Labyrinth" features 20...
London After Midnight, the passion and drive to create
Set up in 1990 by Sean Brennan, Californian (USA) based London After Midnight never stopped to increase their success and...
The Mystic Underground returns with all new video / single, ‘Digital’ – watch it now on Side-Line
The new single from the Brooklyn-based synthpop outfit The Mystic Underground called "Digital is out now on Re:Mission Entertainment together...
Derision Cult return with ‘Mercenary Notes Pt. 1’ feat. members of Ministry, The Cure & Godflesh
Out now is the all new EP by industrial metal band Derision Cult. The "Mercenary Notes Pt. 1" EP features...
London After Midnight – Oddities Too (Album – Darkride Records)
Genre/Influences: Gothic, Gothic-Rock, Post-Punk. Format: Digital, 2CD, Vinyl. Background/Info: Legendary formation London After Midnight strike back with a 'new' album....
Chicago based industrial/metal project Derision Cult addresses mass manipulation with new single & video ‘Bastards Of The World’
The Chicago based industrial/metal project, Derision Cult has just unleashed their new single and video, "Bastards Of The World". The...
German electropop act Welle:Erdball returns with 3CD set ‘Film, Funk & Fernsehen’ in October
Out via Nexilis on October 7th is the new 3CD set "Film, Funk & Fernsehen" by the German electropop act...
Cleveland based alternative electronic duo She 1 · Him 2 releases brand new single, ‘Stuck Inside’ – watch the video
Cleveland based alternative electronic duo She 1 · Him 2 have released their second single of 2022, "Stuck Inside". The...
Watch a-ha via livestream from Montreux Jazz Festival this Friday
The Norwegian act a-ha is performing at the Swiss Montreux Jazz Festival on Friday, July 1st. The concert will be...
She 1 · Him 2 releases cover of Bowie’s ‘Fame’ feat. Steven Siebold (Hate Dept./Pigface)
Independent Cleveland based alternative electronic duo She 1 · Him 2 have released their new cover of David Bowie’s "Fame",...
Josie Pace interview: ‘If everyone is jumping off a cliff should you?’
(By Jasen T. Davis) While the roots of rock & roll can be traced to American musicians in the 1950's,...
Synthpop act Lakeside X returns with ‘Rising’ and announces crowdfund for new album ‘Love Disappears’
Out now is the brand new single by Lakeside X, "Rising". The single release goes hand in hand with a...
The Funeral Warehouse – Hours & Days (Album – Icy Cold Records)
Genre/Influences: Indie-Wave, Shoegaze, Dark-Wave. Format: Digital, CD, Vinyl. Background/Info: The Funeral Warehouse is a French trio which already released a...
Not My God – Simulacra (Album – Metropolis Records)
Genre/Influences: Industrial, Electro, Cinematographic. Format: Digital, CD, Vinyl. Background/Info: “Simulacra” is the second album by the American duo Tim Skold (Marilyn...
Duruan Duran return with all new single, ‘More Joy’, feat. Chai
Out now is Duran Duran's newest single "More Joy" taken from their upcoming 15th studio album "Future Past" to be...
Pioneering electronic act 808 State remixes Trance Wax’s ‘Eve’
Trance Wax is an alias of Belfast-born producer Garry McCartney, also known as Ejeca. His Trance Wax project began as...
BlakLight – Unknown Love / The Remixes (EP – BlakLight)
Genre/Influences: Electro-Pop. Format: Digital, CD. Background/Info: The American duo Brian Belknap – Adam Collier last year released the debut album...
’30 Years Of Journalism – Celebration Interview’ with Ben Watkins aka Juno Reactor
Back in 1991 I started writing my first reviews for Side-Line magazine. I would have never thought to go on...
Strict Machine: ‘Chrome’ – new and refreshing Norwegian darkwave with tribute to JG Ballard
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange)For those missing the dark voice of Andrew Eldritch (The Sisters of Mercy), the...
Side-Line premieres newest album by synth pop act The Mystic Underground
Brooklyn synthpop outfit The Mystic Underground returns with a brand new album: "Wrapped In Riddles". Influenced by classic alternative bands...
The Cure Are Definitely Releasing An Album This Year
Deciding how and when to end a successful band and leave the stage is never easy for performers. Go too...
First Aid 4 Souls pays tribute to legendary subculture community LD50.hu on new album ‘Fire’ incl. string of collaborations
(Photo by Brigi Major) Veteran Hungarian artist István Gazdag joined the Alfa Matrix label in 2019 for the release of...
Mokroïé – Machines & Soul (Album – Mokroïé)
Genre/Influences: Electro-pop, trip-hop. Format: Digital. Background/Info: This project has been set up by Francesco Virgilio. After having worked with a...
The 10 Best Posthumous Albums By Great Artists
It’s always a terrible tragedy when a talented artist dies. Whether they’re in the prime of life or enjoying a...
The Young Gods offer double vinyl version of 2007 album ‘Super Ready/Fragmenté’
(Picture by Mehdi Benkler / Analog Photography) In 2007 The Young Gods released the album "Super Ready/Fragmenté". "Super Ready/Fragmenté" was...
Will AI Be The Next Big Thing In The Music Industry?
The music industry is an ever-evolving sector, but with the advent of the 21st century, a new era of change...
‘Click Interview’ with The Ritualists: ‘Music For Me Was So Sacred, The Practicing Of It, Became A Type Of Ritual’
The Ritualists is a New-York (USA) based combo and one of the latest signings on Out Of Line. “Painted People”...
Side-Line exclusive: new videoclip of Black Plastic
Chicago-based electronic/darkwave act Black Plastic premieres its newest videoclip 'Halcyon' today. Black Plastic is the musical project of visual artist...
New EP from Beranek: “Oscillator Orkester” – a refreshing mix of orchestral electronics and Bowie tributes
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Foto: Jarle Nyttingnes) The multi talented Norwegian musician (also actor, comedian ++) Espen...
The Ritualists – Painted People (CD Album – Out Of Line)
Genre/Influences: Pop-rock Background/Info: The Ritualists is a New-York (USA) based combo and one of the latest signings on Out Of...
Peter Murphy announces NYC Residency in August running through each of his solo records
(Photo credit: Gabriel Edvy) After a sold out residency in San Francisco this past March, Peter Murphy has announced a...
Interview with Erasure ‘s Vince Clarke, Mark Saunders and Gareth Jones on re-release ‘Wild!’ LP
(Interview © Janos Janurik) 2019 is a year full of anniversaries and anniversary releases and tours, just think of bands...
Plas – Messenger (CD Album – LWD Records)
Genre/Influences: Indie-pop, pop-rock. Background/Info: Plas hails from the North-West of England. Influences are wide ranging, including Gary Numan, David Bowie,...
King of Electro Music: Best of David Guetta
David Guetta is a six times Grammy nominee and two of them he won. For more than 10 years he...
The Young Gods return with ‘Data Mirage Tangram’ on double vinyl (CD included)
(Picture by Mehdi Benkler) Out on February 22 is the newest The Young Gods album "Data Mirage Tangram" via the...
ACTORS – Reanimated (Digipak EP – Self Released)
Genre/Influences: Dark wave, post-punk Background/Info: This limited edition digipak EP (300 copies) contains 7 remastered tracks that were already earlier...
‘Click Interview’ with Henric De La Cour: ‘Death Is No Longer My Close Confidant’
Five years after the last album, Swedish electro-veteran Henric De La Cour, unleashed the third full length of his sonic...
A quick history of smoking in music
Smoking and music go way back. From smoke seductively coiling around the singer in a jazz club to rebellious teenage...
ACTORS – It Will Come To You (CD Album – Artoffact Records)
Genre/Influences: Dark wave, post-punk. Background/Info: Debut full-length cd of this Vancouver (Canada) based quartet which already released their first single...
‘Click Interview’ with Egoprisme: ‘My Goal Isn’t To Become Famous, But To Share Feelings Through Music’
As a journalist I think it’s not my goal to only speak about ‘famous’ and/or ‘established’ artists, but still to...
David Bowie demo ‘Let’s Dance’ released – listen here
Today, on what would have been the 71st birthday of David Bowie, a previously unheard demo version of his 1983...
After The Rain – The Other Side Of The Crown + Kings Without A Crown (DCD Album – Scentair Records)
Genre/Influences: Electro-pop. Background/Info: After The Rain is a Spanish electro-pop trio hailing from Madrid. I discovered the band by the...
Morrissey & David Bowie fans, attention: ‘Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story’ coming to theaters September 1st and home video on October 27th
The documentary "Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story" featuring exclusive voice-over contributions from David Bowie, is coming to theaters September...
Rome – Hansa Studios Session (CD Album – Trisol)
Genre/Influences: Dark-rock, folk, chanson, ballad. Background/Info: When Rome finished their last tour in Berlin they got the opportunity to visit...
Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins, Bella Union label) presents debut album ‘Ojalá’ by Lost Horizons
To be released 3rd November on Bella Union is the debut album "Ojalá" by Lost Horizons. Lost Horizons is the...
