Next Wave: Black Magique

Black Magique is one of the most interesting dark synth-pop acts that have occurred to us in this year. Hailing from Canada, the band was formed around 2012 and released their first material this year. Their music is the state of the art where sound and vision meet to express the aesthetics of their creative universe. The world of Bianca and Gabriel draws inspiration from all decades and their respective styles and for now the dark 80’s impact seems to be the most evident. 

To this date they have revealed two videos for the singles “Sexercise” and “Fashion Kills”, also available on cassette. They are currently signed to Nite Time Records and we are looking forward to hear new material.

Retrovision: The Shamen - LSI (Love, Sex, Intelligence)

Twenty five years ago in July 1992, The Shamen entered the UK charts with LSI (Love, Sex, Intelligence). They managed to reach Top tens in Finland, Sweden and UK with this track and it remained as one of their successful single releases to date which included Jhelisa Anderson on vocals. The song was taken from the album 'Boss Drum' released during the same year and the video for it was directed by Mathew Glamorre.

White Lies Announce the Release of 'Friends', Brand New Studio Album

White Lies have announced the release of a brand new studio album. The album will be entitled 'Friends' and this will be their fourth release. 'Friends' will include ten new studio tracks including "Take it out on Me" as a first single. The album is set for release on October 7th on BMG.

New Order's New Singles Compilation Announced

New Order have announced the release of a brand new Singles compilation. This will be a revision of their compilation which was released in 2005 and included some errors. These new edition add "I’ll Stay With You" from 2013’s "Lost Sirens", but sadly no track from the last year's album 'Music Complete'. This will be available as a heavyweight 180 gram 4LP vinyl box set and a double-CD and is released on 9 September 2016.

http://www.superdeluxeedition.com/news/new-order-updated-and-improved-singles-compilation-on-the-way/

Heaven 17 To Release Five Album Classic Set

Heaven 17 will release a Classic Album set which will include all their albums released in the 80's decade from 'Penthouse and Pavement' to 'Teddy Bear, Duke & Psycho'. No bonus tracks are planned and the album compilation is set for release on June 17th.

Xeno and Oaklander Release New Album 'Topiary'

Xeno and Oaklander have released a brand new album entitled 'Topiary'. This is their fifth studio album and the direct follow up to 'Par Avion' which was released in 2014. They have also revealed the video for the first single which is entitled "Marble". The album is out on Ghostly International.

New Linear Movement Compilation Released

Minimal Wave have released a second collection of the Belgium based band Linear Movement. The new collection will be entitled 'The Linear Way' and will feature some previously released songs. The previous compilation of songs was also released by Minimal Wave in 2008 and is now long sold out. 

WAW: Jef Barabra- Sex Machin/ Sex Machine

Jef Barabra have released a brand new single Sex Machin/ Sex Machine. This is their first official release since their brilliant album 'Soft to the Touch' from 2013. The song was created in transcontinental collaboration with reclusive Toulouse-based bedroom producer Pieuvre and released through Fixture Records. The video for the song was directed by Alexander Storm.

 

Liste Noire Release their Debut Album

Liste Noire have released their debut album 'Brace' last month. The band formerly know as Velvet Condom, debuted last year with their brilliant EP 'Afire Afire' which was one of the best EPs for us in 2015. The new album features nine new tracks and it was recorded and produced by the band in Berlin. The album was officially released on April 26th.

https://listenoire.bandcamp.com/album/brace

Next Wave: undertheskin

Underskin is a one man project from Poland based musician whose music was inspired by dark atmosphere and analogue sound of early 80's post punk. As the influence, his music is cold an dark expressed through drum machines, cold bass, guitar riffs and cold vocals. Undertheskin's debut album was which contains 6 atmospheric post-punk tracks was released in 2015 through the Alchera Visions. To feel it under your skin, check artist's bandcamp page.