Admit it: with a band name like Pink Panther Project, you can’t help but be intrigued. The British trio, formed by Uela, Alex K., and Ether Mu, released their second album this year. The record delivers an energetic blend of influences that can be summed up as EBM, with a certain nostalgia for Electroclash and a touch of Electro-Punk on top. “Clinics And Models”, released on Assur Anshar Records, is a powerful and dynamic work that genuinely surprised me. Uela’s somewhat sterile vocal style occasionally reminds me of the magic of Miss Kittin—but that’s where the comparison ends. I sat down with vocalist Uela to talk about the new work, the band’s evolution, and her unfiltered views on live performances and the future. (Courtesy by Inferno Sound Diaries)

Q: Tell us a little about the origins and background of Pink Panther Project. What were the musical motivations for starting this band?

Uela: We were three musicians dedicated to Electronic music. Initially, Alex and Dether were an instrumental duo, and with the addition of my voice, the band was born. Our aim is to create rhythmic, melodic, aggressive Electronic music, with modulators, synths, and impactful tracks.

Q: How do you look back on your debut album, “Intoxicating Embrace,” and the transition to your new opus, “Clinics and Models”?

Uela: “Intoxicating Embrace” is a bad album in my opinion, poorly recorded, with too many songs (2 CDs), and it’s a sort of demo compilation from our early days. Although there’s something good in two or three singles, it’s not an album I’d listen to again today.

“Clinics And Models” is much more coherent. We deliberately chose a short album, with 10 songs lasting 40 minutes, which isn’t exactly the standard in Electronic music, with very long CDs and often monotonous, repetitive songs. We’ve collected many ideas and references into an album that feels ‘acid’ in itself, though it’s also mellow and at times catchy.

Q: Could you give us some insight into your overall approach and production process? Who is responsible for what, and are there any specific benchmarks or criteria you use to determine the final result of a song or album?

Uela: I couldn’t tell you. The process is never planned. Let’s say you enter into an atmosphere that permeates the album and certain sessions, and without repeating yourself each time, you try to stay consistent with that vision, that photograph, that moment. When combining the various photographs in an album, they must have that same faded light and leave a similar feeling to the others. I think we do this more or less unconsciously.

Q: Can you tell us more about the influences behind this new work—both musically and lyrically—since your song titles, lyrics, and the album title clearly carry meaning?

Uela: We primarily deal with psychological distress, mental alterations, and phobias, or dreams often described as nightmares or anguish. It’s extremely complex to be part of society today. I think ours is an altered alienation; it makes no sense to be lucid and listen to our music; it always expresses a concept taken to its extreme. We’re heavily influenced by cinema, I don’t know, Carpenter comes to mind first, and musically… Well, by many things, from Mike Oldfield to The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, obviously Front 242, Kraftwerk, and Berlin Electronic music.

Q: What have you found to be the biggest challenges in the entire composing and production process, and how critical are you of the results once they’re achieved?

Uela: We’re always very critical; we often discard perfect songs just because they tire us out immediately. We’ve currently reached a good level of composition, excellent studio and post-production results, and we’re quite satisfied and confident that the new album is professional and full of interesting ideas.

Q: What does the future hold for Pink Panther Project in terms of performances, potential remixes, or even new tracks?

Uela: We’re not really interested in anything other than creating new music. We recently released two albums (including with Virgin Vampires, our sister band dedicated to Goth) and haven’t played in months. We needed a break, but I think the new album, if it happens, will be very violent and powerful. We don’t want to end up like The Cocteau Twins and put people to sleep. We never imagined playing live. I always see so many performances that are so pointless. I don’t think there’s any need to add Pink Panther Project. Have you seen The Sisters Of Mercy live recently? Don’t!

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Electro-industrial trio Pink Panther Project have released a new video for “The Black Bloc Song”, taken from their second full-length album, “Clinics And Models.”

Watch the video for “The Black Bloc Song” below.

The album was released digitally on July 21, 2025 via Assur Anshar, with global distribution by Rune Serpent Europa / The Circle Music; the CD edition follows via The Circle Music network. A Side-Line review described the record as “one of the finest electro productions [of the year] … simply put, a masterpiece.”

About Pink Panther Project

Pink Panther Project formed in London (UK) in 2023. It was originally the creation of Uela, who established the line-up with Alex K. and Ether Mu. Uela said this about the formation: “The basic concept was to create something fun and new, special … with danceable and melodic songs.” The current lineup duties: Uela (vocals, lyrics), Alex K. (synth, programming), and Ether Mu (synth, machines, drums).

The group’s first release cycle began in July 2024 with the debut single “Morticia Addams” via Marian Whores. An accompanying video premiered in the same week. Their debut album, the double-CD “Intoxicating Embrace”, followed on 16 September 2024 via The Circle Music / Marian Whores.

In 2025, Pink Panther Project released their second full-length, “Clinics And Models”, on Assur Anshar, with distribution handled by Rune Serpent Europa / The Circle Music.

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Uela, Alex K., and Ether Mu form the British outfit Pink Panther Project. Clinics and Models is the band’s second album, featuring ten tracks.

This release was a complete surprise for me. The trio blends various genres and influences into an irresistibly danceable whole. There’s a perfect balance between EBM, electroclash, and even a touch of electro-punk. At times, they remind me of Miss Kittin & The Hacker—partly due to the female vocals—but here the sound is reinforced with heavier EBM elements, especially through the dark, powerful bass lines.

With the exception of the final track, every song is a true feast for the ears. The production is meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail. At moments it leans toward minimalism, which works beautifully with the variety of influences woven into the music. The songs are primarily sung in English, with the welcome addition of one in French.

In my opinion, this album stands out as one of the finest electro productions I’ve heard this year—simply put, a masterpiece. (Rating:9).

Listen to “Your Feet”:

https://pinkpantherproject.bandcamp.com/track/your-feet

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London-based electro-industrial act Pink Panther Project return with “Under The Ash”, the first single from their upcoming second full-length album, “Clinics And Models”. The album will be released on 21 July 2025 via Assur Anshar, with global distribution through Rune Serpent Europa / The Circle Music.

To be released as a limited edition CD restricted to 500 copies, the album is available for pre-order now via The Circle Music.

The new track, “Under The Ash”, introduces the tone of the record with a cold electro-ballad. The band describes the album as “darker, sharper, and more assured” than their debut, while still rooted in their signature techno-oriented electro style. Ethereal vocals and textured synth layers channel influences such as Mike Oldfield.

About Pink Panther Project

Pink Panther Project was founded in London, UK. The band’s early recordings were rooted in a fusion of electro-industrial, EBM, and urban dark electronics. They got picked up by Assur Anshar, a label known for experimental electronic music.

Their debut was followed by several single releases, including “Moonchild Underwater”, and a mini-album titled “Intoxicating Embrace“, published in December 2024 . These early works helped establish their identity as a hybrid of seductive darkwave melodies and structured electronic sequences.

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Pink Panther Project is an exciting new English act that has already released a few singles. Now, they’re gearing up for their debut album -a release that’s anything but ordinary. The physical edition is a generous double album, boasting an impressive 23 tracks, including just one remix by Cyberghetto. The band offers a distinctive blend of aggressive EBM basslines and Dark-Electro atmospheres, layered with pulsating, danceable beats. Adding to their unique sound is a ghostly, whispering female vocal that creates a striking contrast. This isn’t your typical EBM; instead, it leans towards a minimalistic style occasionally enriched with Industrial textures. The second part of the album takes a more subdued turn, delivering a dreamy, sometimes Pop-inflected, and ethereal experience. Pink Panther Project is a ‘hot’ newcomer that has truly set the bar high with a remarkable and genre-defying debut. (Rating:8).

Listen to “Electric Anciety”:

https://pinkpantherprojectthecirclemusicfamily.bandcamp.com/track/electric-anciety

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The dark electronic act Virgin Vampires have released their next single and video “The Silent Witness” following the release of their self-titled debut album on 16th September. You can order debut self-titled album right now via The Circle Music and Marian Whores or stream the album via digital platforms such as Bandcamp.

Virgin Vampires previously released videos to the tracks “Virgin Vampires”, “Butterfly on The Moon”, “Electric Pulse” and “The Strange House”.

Watch the video for “The Silent Witness” below.

The band says this about their self-titled debut album: “We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this album and we’re excited to be sharing the first single with you all. As you’ll hear, we wanted to push the boundaries of gothic and EBM genres and explore new sonic territories. For us, this isn’t just another album; it’s a testament to respecting tradition while pushing the boundaries of modern music. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we’re excited to see where it takes us.”

About Virgin Vampires

Born in 2023 from the minds behind Pink Panther Project, Virgin Vampires is the first music collaboration between Ether, Alex and Uela. While initial collaborations between the trio yielded promising results, Uela’s true vocal range performed better in a darker, more electronic direction – a stark departure from the band’s initial vision. With renewed focus on Pink Panther Project, Virgin Vampires returned to its roots, crafting powerful demos centered on male vocals.

This creative detour led to a prolific year and a half, with both bands recording a staggering 32 songs across two albums, out now.

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Out now is “Electric Pulse” the brand new single by Virgin Vampires. The track is taken from the band’s debut self-titled album out soon via The Circle Music and Marian Whores on 16 September 2024 (pre-order now on CD and digitally). “Electric Pulse” is the 3rd single by the dark electronic trio following “Butterfly on the Moon” and the self-titled “Virgin Vampires”.

The band says this about the upcoming Virgin Vampires album: “We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this album and we’re excited to be sharing the final single with you all ahead of the album’s release. As you’ll hear, we wanted to push the boundaries of gothic and EBM genres and explore new sonic territories. For us, this isn’t just another album; it’s a testament to respecting tradition while pushing the boundaries of modern music. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we’re excited to see where it takes us.”

You can watch the video to “Electric Pulse” right below.

About Virgin Vampires

Born in 2023 from the minds behind Pink Panther Project, Virgin Vampires is the first music collaboration between Ether, Alex and Uela. While initial collaborations between the trio yielded promising results, Uela’s true vocal range performed better in a darker, more electronic direction – a stark departure from the band’s initial vision. With renewed focus on Pink Panther Project, Virgin Vampires returned to its roots, crafting powerful demos centered on male vocals.

This creative detour led to a prolific year and a half, with both bands recording a staggering 32 songs across two albums, scheduled for release in September 2024.

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Out now is the self-titled debut single by the dark electro project Virgin Vampires. The track comes off the band’s upcoming self-titled debut album set for release on 16 September via The Circle Music and Marian Whores.

We can exclusively premiere this new single today via Side-Line Magazine. Watch the video to “Virgin Vampires” below.

The project was formed in 2023 by the members of the Pink Panther Project, the first music collaboration between Ether, Alex and Uela. It was only when Uela’s voice was combined with a darker, more electronic direction that the Virgin Vampires project direction really took shape. What followed were demos centered on male vocals.

During the past year and a half, both bands recorded 32 songs across two albums, both scheduled for release in September 2024. You can already pre-order the Virgin Vampires album via Circle Music. Or pre-save the album via digital platforms.

The band adds: “We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this album and we’re excited to be sharing the first single with you all. As you’ll hear, we wanted to push the boundaries of gothic and EBM genres and explore new sonic territories. For us, this isn’t just another album; it’s a testament to respecting tradition while pushing the boundaries of modern music. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we’re excited to see where it takes us.”

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The London-based industrial-electronic act Pink Panther Project will be releasing their debut album in September. But before that we can offer you an exclusive premiere of their debut single “Morticia Addams”, inspired by the iconic Addams Family character.

“Morticia Addams” serves as a first taste of the band’s forthcoming double album, “Intoxicating Embrace”, scheduled to be released on 16 September 2024 via Marian Whores and the Greek label The Circle Music.

You can watch the video for this German-language track right below, and you can also already pre-save the album on digital platforms.

About Pink Panther Project

Born in London in 2023, Pink Panther Project is the brainchild of Uela. With the addition of Alex K. and Ether Mu. The project quickly solidified their sound blending EBM, industrial, and dance music with a touch of pop.

“The basic concept was to create something fun and new, special,” says Uela. “We wanted to make a varied record, with danceable and melodic songs, a little crazy if you like, and we succeeded.”

Regarding the band’s name, Uela explained: “The name recalls the world of cartoons perhaps but it’s a coincidence, a joke, in reality pink is a colour very dear to me and I certainly feel like a panther or an eagle, some don’t find it dark enough, but we are not “dark enough”.

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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. Besides music I’m also an SEO and AI content flow specialist and have an interest in everything finance from stocks to crypto. There is music in everything!

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