Lisa Pung, the French synth-electro-freaks duo, have just released their new title “Ultra Chic Version.” This release is a collaboration between the labels Indies Music Productions and Divamania Records.

The digital single is available on Bandcampand will be followed by a 4-track EP version on Spotify and other platforms on April 7. The EP also includes the tracks “BB’s in the Box,” “Comme ça (stop)” featuring Pascal Languirand, and “La Jeune Fille.”

The French duo formed in late 2020 and since March 2021 Lisa Pung has released one album and several EPs and singles on the Berlin-based label Divamania Records. The project has collaborated with artists such as Dave Sex Gang (formerly of Sex Gang Children), Kloot Perwez (formerly of Polyphonic Size), Kelsey Warren (Blak Emoji), and Pascal Languirand (Trans-X).

The duo collaborates with French author Lili Frikh and graphic designer FV, who produces all the covers and artwork for the group.

Here’s the single out noz via Bandcamp.

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From 2nd-5th June 2017 the annual Wave-Gotik-Treffen takes place in the area of Leipzig, Germany. WGT focuses especially on the gothic, (steam)punk, new wave, electro, EBM, industrial and medieval music and (sub)culture. It is a total-concept world festival including exclusive concerts, renaissance fairs, viking and pagan markets, exhibitions, CD/DVD and film premieres, lectures, artist signing events, fetish events, and (late-night) parties.

Approximately 200 artists are on the list, spread over 52 locations and the festival has about 20.000 visitors. At this moment the program is not complete yet, but as usual some great names in the black scene are already confirmed, like: Cabaret Voltaire, Skinny Puppy, Revolting Cocks, The Mission, VNV Nation, Noisuf-X, Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio, Peter Heppner, Pouppée Fabrikk, Amorphis, Rotersand, Sex Gang Children, Suicide Commando, The 69 Eyes, …

A lot of pre- and after-parties are organised as well on different locations with DJ’s from all over the world! On 1st June for example there is the “Elektro All Stars meets Schwarzes Leipzig Tanzt! – WGT PreOpening Party” in Moritzbastei featuring Adrian Hates (Diary of Dreams), Daniel Myer (Covenant, Haujobb, Architect, DSTR) and more. The next day (2nd June) our own Side-Line collaborator DJ Wildhoney will play at the same location in the Veranstaltungstonne as well!

Info and tickets for WGT can be found here.

Original members of Sex Gang Children come together for a live tour in support of the forthcoming release of the complete Sex Gang Children A & B sides Singles (1982-1983) album. The line-up will exist of: Andi Sex Gang – vocals, Terry MacLeay – guitar, Mathew James Saw – bass, Rob Stroud – drums, Bari Goddard – cinematic visuals.

Formed at the beginning of 1982 by vocalist Andi Sex Gang, the band quickly made a name for themselves in the London underground scene with their intense theatrical live performances and unique brand of sound and onstage visuals.

Cited as an early influence by the likes of Jane’s Addiction, Soundgarden and Danzig, Sex Gang Children have never compromised in their approach to the art, with songs such as “Deiche”, “Sebastiane” and “Mauritia Mayer” remaining to this day alternative and Goth club favourites all over the world.

Concert tickets are available here.

The dates confirmed so far:

• 4th Oct 2016 Dublin Workman’s Club
• 6th Oct 2016 Belfast Voodoo
• 8th Oct 2016 Manchester Fac251 The Factory
• 9th Oct 2016 Glasgow Oran Mor
• 10th Oct 2016 Nottingham The Doghouse/Seetickets
• 10th Oct 2016 Nottingham The Doghouse/Wegottickets
• 11th Oct 2016 Birmingham The Rainbow
• 12th Oct 2016 Reading Sub89
• 13th Oct 2016 Cardiff The Globe
• 14th Oct 2016 London Dingwalls
• 15th Oct 2016 Southampton Engine Rooms
• Tba

Bernard - Side-Line Staff

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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