New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Dreams Divide
Having burst on to the UK music scene in 2011, Dreams Divide quickly established an enviable reputation for high energy and engaging live performances, earning the duo support slots with established and revered acts including Public Service Broadcasting, Clan of Xymox, Covenant, Melotron, VNV Nation and Wes Borland while building a large and dedicated fan [Continue]
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Depeche Mode, New order, E.S.O.
On 30th July 2021, Berlin based label Public Relations will release the second single, Magic 777 by Earth Space Object (E.S.O). Buy: ‘Red Curtain’ After kicking off proceedings with the dark mechanical dance rhythms of Red Curtain, E.S.O returns with a lighter, more pop-infused touch in the form of Magic 777. Still retaining the hypnotic [Continue]
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Com Truise, The Japenese House, Man Without Country
Image credit: Man Without Country Set to release his EP Bloods, Side A on the 16th July, music producer Man Without Country a.k.a Ryan A. James returns with the mellow single ‘Gardener In a War’. The track is infused with rich and delicate synth notes that create a fragrant listening experience for any retro music [Continue]
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Let’s consider the multitude of meanings the word ‘CHANT’ comes with. A stadium or large audience might come to mind, as the people chant back towards their target: a display of disapproval or approval depending on the circumstances. There’s a power that’s shown at this time – a power of the people as they provide [Continue]
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For Fans of: The Cure, Tears For Fears, WE ARE MUNROE
A fusion of electro, new wave and post-punk best describe WE ARE MONROE’s off-kilter appeal. The band have performed at several festivals including Ottawa Folk Fest, the FEQ, La Fête de la Musique (Europe), Le Festivent, Osheaga). Performing at these noteworthy festivals pre-covid, the band have shared a stage with an array of world-renowned alternative [Continue]
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FFO: Dan Terminus, Waveshaper, Perdurabo
Multi-instrumentalist, electronic music producer and composer Perdurabo teases more music with No Limits Of Extension, the second single taken from The Time Traveller, the collaborative album created with !K7 artist Davide Tomat, due for release on May 21st . The Time Traveller is a record born by a collaboration between Perdurabo and Tomat (!K7), nine [Continue]
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For Fans of: John Carpenter, Kavinsky,Daft Punk, The Toxic Avenger, Enchanté Records
You find yourself amidst a revelation and one song that calls to mind the sounds of change and new beginnings would be The Toxic Avenger’s latest single ‘Sorcery’. The track was shared recently and is the first taste of the synthwave extraordinaire’s upcoming EP release Shifted via Enchanté Records. While we wait in anticipation for [Continue]
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FFO: New Order, Depeche Mode,Dolphins
Image by: Walther Le Kon Dolphins is the project of Valentin Bringmann and Sascha Neubert. Starting out in Leipzig in 2016, they have since then released 1 LP entitled “Fountains”, a few live sessions and played many shows around Europe supporting acts such as Fenster, Arms and Sleepers, Cate Le Bon, Tops and more. The [Continue]
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FFO: Chvrches,The Midnight,WOLFCLUB
UK synthwave duo WOLFCLUB kick off the new year with the glistening ‘A Sea Of Stars’, out now via New Retro Wave. Combining retro synths, delicate guitar strings and the angelic vocals of LA singer-songwriter Dora Pereli, ‘A Sea Of Stars’ is a majestic dose of nostalgia that leaves a lasting impression. The accompanying official [Continue]
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For Fans of: Tycho, Kiasmos, Bonobo, Melldu
Image credit: Oleg Larin (@beside.himself) Alternative composer and producer Melldu has released his album Mute Theatre last week via Maida Maori. The album was preceded by two singles, ‘River’ and the title-track for the LP and also featured the hit song, ‘Gold’, which was premiered via the noteworthy publication Mxdwn. Stream/ download: Mute Theatre LP [Continue]
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