“Machine” is the first look at Eva X’s upcoming debut album “I Dream of a Reality”. In the music video, you get a glimpse of what being beautiful in the alternative community looks and feels like, and how far we go for aesthetics.

The song was written and produced by Gabrielle Gustafson, Shane Stephenson and Adam Mah and mixed by Shane Stephenson (Listening Party Recordings) while Eric Oehler (Submersible Studios) took care of the mastering. The video itself was produced by An Erik Gustafson Cinematography production and directed, shot and edited by Erik Gustafson.

About the video and song Eva X has the following to say: “I have a complicated relationship with my body. I do love it, but sometimes I wish it was different. Less fat. Bigger lips. Straighter nose. I wrote ‘Machine’ in a vulnerable spot, when I’d have given anything to feel beautiful like other women on social media. Chasing that aesthetic with injections and makeup was powerful, but also scary- I could create the face and body I wanted, but what would happen when it wore off?”

And she adds: “I took all of these tangled feelings and poured them into Machine. When I brought the demo to my coproducers, Shane and Adam immediately jumped on it, bringing it to life with a frenetic energy that captured perfectly how alluring and isolating that illusion can be.”

You can watch the video below.

About Eva X

Eva X is a one-woman gothic pop powerhouse combining nostalgic synths, soaring vocals, and pop sensibilities. She released her debut EP, “Electrowoman”, in October 2019. While 2020 was supposed to see her hitting stages all over Canada and the US, that didn’t go so well for obvious reasons.

Instead she pivoted to streaming, appearing on streams hosted by Mechanismus and STIMULATE! released the singles “A Softer World” and “Black Blood”.

As for 2021, she spent the year delivering remixes for fellow industrial ladies Lorelei Dreaming and SapphiraVee, as well as branching into soundtrack pieces and she’s also finishing up her debut full-length album “I Dream of a Reality”.

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In honour of the 20th anniversary of the first volume of “The Unquiet Grave”, Cleopatra Records presents “The Unquiet Grave 2019”, a compilation that features 25 international Post-Punk, Goth, Industrial, Darkwave and Experimental artists from across the dark music spectrum.

The label’s original concept behind “The Unquiet Grave” varied from other Cleopatra compilations they completed such as “The Goth Box” (1996) as well as “The Black Bible” (1998), that included legacy acts such as Bauhaus, Virgin Prunes and Legendary Pink Dots along with a variety of up-and-coming bands. On the other hand, “The Unquiet Grave” (1999) exclusively featured new artists that deserved the opportunity for exposure to a larger audience. That original 1999 edition would include such bands as Bella Morte, Diary of Dreams, Android Lust and Rhea’s Obsession, to name a few.

“The Unquiet Grave 2019” applies the same formula as that original volume by showcasing 25 artists that equally deserve your attention. “The Unquiet Grave 2019” will be available on June 14th via all digital and streaming outlets.

The Unquiet Grave 2019 features: The Ink Bats, Social Station, The Sedona Effect, Antidote for Annie, Silver Walks, New Zero God, The Long Losts, Schedule IV, Hypofixx, Lorelei Dreaming, Fear Incorporated, Metamorph, Angel Metro, Abbey Death, The Drowning Season, May May Graves, Red Lokust, Acclimate, Traumabond, ENGRAM, Tragic Impulse, Spider Lilies, RCH IV, Dreamchild, Moss Garten.

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Chief editor of Side-Line – which basically means I spend my days wading through a relentless flood of press releases from labels, artists, DJs, and zealous correspondents. My job? Strip out the promo nonsense, verify what’s actually real, and decide which stories make the cut and which get tossed into the digital void. Outside the news filter bubble, I’m all in for quality sushi and helping raise funds for Ukraine’s ongoing fight against the modern-day axis of evil.

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