Julian Brandt has a prolific musical past as a solo artist and in pop bands like Bobby and Lustans Lakejer and Marina Schiptjenko hardly needs an introduction as her contribution to the synthpop scene has been evident since the early eighties. As Julian & Marina the two have created lush electropop with bossanova influences for almost ten years now. We had a brief chat with Julian in connection to their new album ”For Beautiful People Only” about their sound, a new Lustans Lakejer album and a possible Bobby reunion. Fortsätt läsa ”Julian & Marina – aiming for the timeless – short interview”
New Spotify tracks from Pouppée Fabrikk, NIN, E. Neubauten +7
Successful single release from Einstürzende Neubauten
Judging from the comments about ”Ten Grand Goldie”, Einstürzende Neubauten have hit the right spot with their ”comeback” single. This rhythmic and fascinating avant-garde pop track is the first taste from the Germans’ first proper studio album in 12 years. Fortsätt läsa ”Successful single release from Einstürzende Neubauten”
Absurd Minds celebrates 25 years of electropop
Stefan Grossmann and his cohorts have just released a brand new Absurd Minds album. Aptly named ”Sapta” (means ”Seven” in sanskrit), the twelve track electropop effort was released April 3rd. Fortsätt läsa ”Absurd Minds celebrates 25 years of electropop”
Apoptygma Berzerk puts out rarities collection – and more
Apoptygma Berzerk have just released a digital B-sides and rarities compilation, out of the blue. Fortsätt läsa ”Apoptygma Berzerk puts out rarities collection – and more”
All set for Black Nail Cabaret’s new Dependent album
In February, we wrote about Black Nail Cabaret and the ambitious ”synth noir” duo’s signing to Dependent Records. Now, all is set for their new album: ”Gods Verging on Sanity”. Fortsätt läsa ”All set for Black Nail Cabaret’s new Dependent album”
Watch EBM duo Cryo live online tonight
While the world is in quarantine more and more artists are taking to the internet to perform their music. Next up, Cryo!
Spotify updates: Zanias, The Birthday Massacre, Funker Vogt, Antwoord +4
First no. 1 on Billboard for Oscar Holter
Oscar Holter (from Swedish industrial duo Necro Facility) has landed his first no. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, the top spot in USA. Fortsätt läsa ”First no. 1 on Billboard for Oscar Holter”
The Orb: new album and new video just out
The stirringly-titled Orb album ”Abolition of the Royal Familia” has just been released on Cooking Vinyl. Fortsätt läsa ”The Orb: new album and new video just out”