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Necro Facility won "best synth" at Manifest Awards Feb 4, 2012 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Stockholm, Sweden)
The annual Swedish Manifest Awards were held yesterday at Nalen, Stockholm. This award show celebrates independent artists and labels, often working fuelled by passion and creativity alone. Awards are given to such diverse genres as dance, rhythm, hip hop, jazz, folk, singer/songwriter, dansband (Swedish schlager-type music), experimental, rock, pop and of course synth. This year's winner in our beloved genre was Necro Facility who said they were shocked but happy. - We really didn't expect this, said Henrik Bäckström - 50% of Necro Facility. You might have noticed that we didn't have a speech prepared, hehe. But it's nice to win! Analogue synth sounds from Flood Feb 2, 2012 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden)
After a 15 year hiatus Node are back with a new album in 2012. Node consists of überproducer Flood (U2, Depeche Mode, Nitzer Ebb, Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Orbital etc etc) and Ed Buller alongside composer Dave Bessell. The album is their second after their self titled debut album in 1996, and it will be released via a Pledge Music campaign where fans can fund the recording and manufacturing of the album. They do this by purchasing exclusive material such as one on one tutorials with Node members or an exclusive live studio performance to be filmed for DVD, or a Q&A session with the band. Do you want to create Front Line Assembly’s website? Feb 1, 2012 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden) If you're a FLA fan talented in the art of web design, now's your chance to create the band's official web page. If you're interested you can send your portfolio (art, graphics, earlier designs etc) to frontlineassemblyweb@gmail.com and the chosen one will be revealed on February 21. Martin Gore confirms Depeche Mode album plans Jan 31, 2012 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Martin Gore has told Sonic Seducer the new Depeche Mode album will be released in 2013 at the latest. A rough time schedule have been made. Andy Fletcher has previously said the the band will enter the studio in March 2012. "Underworld Awakening" OST features some interesting names Jan 27, 2012 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden)
"Underworld Awakening" just shocked Hollywood by performing better than the last one at the cinemas, and of course it comes with an interesting soundtrack. It features Collide, Combichrist, Lacuna Coil, The Cure, Ministry, Evanescence and more, and it's out on January 31. Dependent delivers 10th "Septic" compilation this week Jan 26, 2012 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
On January 27 Dependent Records delivers the 10th "Septic" compilation. For 12 years the "Septic" series have focused on presenting new industrial and hard electronics. The concept and artwork idea have remained the same. "Septic X" includes tracks from acts like KMFDM, Dismantled, Skold, Edge of Dawn, Acretongue, Imperative Reaction and many more signed as well as unsigned bands. Front 242 takes a break Jan 25, 2012 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Front 242 have announced that they need a break from their European touring (after May 1). - Totally by surprise and incomprehensible for us, we received a cancellation message, Amphi festival says. Front 242 cancel their Amphi Festival (Cologne) and Nocturnal Culture Night (Deutzen) concerts. The current tour with stops in The Netherlands, Sweden and Belgium is not affected. Front 242 have not released new studio material since the 2003 album "Pulse" but have toured extensively. System goes through archive Jan 20, 2012 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden)
Stockholm based minimal electro project System have been digging through their archives and will release the compilation "Evolution" next week, on January 24, on Progress Productions. There will also be an extremely limited edition of this compilation – only seven copies worldwide (!) – which comes on a pre-loaded MP3 player, including 5 bonus tracks that will never be released anywhere else. Pet Shop Boys recording new album with r'n'b producer Jan 19, 2012 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden) The Pet Shop Boys just posted on their web page that they've started working on a new album this week, in Los Angeles. The producer this time is a guy called Andrew Dawson, who has worked with Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Beyonce, Snoop Dogg and many more. This makes me quite worried I must say, but I guess we will have to see how this pans out. Orbital goes all "Wonky" Jan 18, 2012 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden) "Wonky" is the title of the new Orbital album, their first in 8 years. It's produced by Flood, of Depeche Mode, Nitzer Ebb and U2 fame, and it's out on April 1. The two brothers will also play a 6 date tour of the UK ending with a huge gig at the Royal Albert Hall on April 10. Check out the new atmospheric track "Never", also downloadable from their site: Fourth The Beauty of Gemina album out tomorrow Jan 12, 2012 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Swiss darkwave act The Beauty of Gemina deliver their fourth album "Iscariot Blues" tomorrow, on January 13. Expect "a distinctive voice as primary component, psychedelic guitar sounds, driving electronic devices, acoustic elements and profound lyrics peak to an arc of suspense". The single "Stairs" is available as a free download track. Michael Sele and co released their debut album 5 years ago. Polaroid Kiss works with Martin Sköld and Perry Bamonte Jan 11, 2012 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden)
As I understand it, Stockholm based Polaroid Kiss is basically a one man project, but Brandun Reed has drafted some interesting people to work with him. He's collaborated with Ian Pickering from Sneaker Pimps, Martin Sköld from Kent, Perry Bamonte from The Cure and Steve Hewitt from Placebo. Probably more! The debut album "Weakness of the Beautiful Souls" is mixed by Jon Fryer who has worked with Nine Inch Nails and Depeche Mode. To finance this album, Brandun has started a PledgeMusic campaign, where you can order exclusive Polaroid Kiss records etc. It's currently at 93% so if you want to support him, go ahead. Progress Production sweeps up the synth category at Manifest Awards Jan 10, 2012 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden)
The nominations for the Swedish Manifest Awards' synth category have been released. Manifest celebrates the independent labels that diversifies the musical landscape, and the award show is held at Berns in Stockholm on February 3. The Gothenburg based label Progress Productions managed the quite impressive feat of having all four nominations on their roster. The nominations are: Henric de la Cour, Necro Facility, Mr Jones Machine and Covenant. Das Ich singer recovers from severe brain hemorrhage Jan 6, 2012 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Bruno Kramm his extremely happy to report that his band colleague and friend Stefan Ackermann not only survived a severe brain hemorrhage but also the critical first 6 months - against all odds. Today, the Das Ich singer feels a lot better. Das Ich have scheduled a band rehearsal in April and hope to be able to reunite on stage late 2012. Dead Can Dance album and tour taking shape Jan 4, 2012 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Dead Can Dance report that they have started working on a new album. Also, a new world tour is taking shape. If you sign up for their newsletter at the otherwise empty Dead Can Dance homepage, you get four downloadable live tracks for free. Legendary Romo Night club returns Jan 1, 2012 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) In the first News post of 2012, we tell you that the legendary Romo Night club in Gothenburg will return shortly (at Jazzhuset). Preparations for live acts and dates are being made as we speak. Underworld chosen for the Olympic Opening Ceremony Dec 28, 2011 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Underworld have been chosen to compose the music for the 3 hour opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Underworld's Rick Smith and Karl Hyde will work with producer and filmmaker Danny Boyle, who is the artistic director of the opening ceremony. Note down July 27. 7-minute teaser from Mind.in.a.box Dec 23, 2011 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) The new album from Austrian masters of electronic music Mind.in.a.box "Revelations" is scheduled for January 20 in Europe (Dreamweb Music) and January 24 in the rest of the world (Metropolis Records). The 7-minute video teaser below illustrates all the album songs.
Front 242, The Klinik, Combichrist and Hocico share the same stage Dec 23, 2011 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) The German Christmas Ball tour is 3 days away. The Christmas Ball is a band package with Front 242, Hocico, Combichrist, The Klinik and Solitary Experiments which will make stops in Hannover, Cologne, Neu-Isenberg and Berlin between December 26 and 29. The sound of archeological experiences Dec 20, 2011 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Belgian atmospheric electronic project IC 434 released its fifth album "Anhedonia" on Infacted Recordings on December 9. It deals with "society criticism, animal abuse, archeological mysteries and astronomical descriptions". IC 434 is Geert de Wilde and bases all music on one machine, the Korg M1. Dirk Ivens (Klinik, Dive, Absolute Body Control) discovered IC 434 shortly after the birth of the project in 1994.
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