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out now: Front 242 – Black Out [Alfa Matrix]

Artist:
Front 242

Title:
Black Out

Label:
Alfa Matrix

Cat#:
AM7442

Release Date:
19th June 2026

Format:
2xCD, 2xVinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.
W.Y.H.I.W.Y.G.
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

A2.
Moldavia
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

A3.
Body To Body
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

A4.
Don’t Crash
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

A5.
Operating Tracks
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

B1.
U-Men
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

B2.
Funkhadafi
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

B3.
Quite Unusual
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

B4.
Generator
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

B5.
Commando Mix
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

C1.
Gripped By Fear
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

C2.
Take One
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

C3.
Red Team
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

C4.
Fix It
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

C5.
Punish Your Machine
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

D1.
Tragedy For You
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

D2.
Hide And Seek
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

D3.
Welcome To Paradise
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

D4.
Happiness
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

D5.
HeadHunter
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

Tracklist CD & Digital:
01.
W.Y.H.I.W.Y.G.
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

02.
Moldavia
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

03.
Body To Body
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

04.
Don’t Crash
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

05.
Operating Tracks
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

06.
U-Men
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

07.
Funkhadafi
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

08.
Quite Unusual
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

09.
Generator
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

10.
Commando Mix
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

11.
Masterhit
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

12.
Gripped By Fear
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

13.
Take One
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

14.
Red Team
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

15.
Fix It
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

16.
Punish Your Machine
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

17.
Tragedy For You
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

18.
Soul Manager
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

19.
Hide And Seek
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

20.
No Shuffle
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

21.
Welcome To
Paradise (Live Brussels – January 2025)

22.
Happiness
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

23.
Headhunter
(Live Brussels – January 2025)

Press Info:
After more than four decades of (re)defining electronic body music, FRONT 242 conclude their live journey with “Black Out”, the definitive final live recording of their farewell tour – spanning over 40 performances across 6 months in Europe and the USA.

Recorded at AB Brussels (Ancienne Belgique) in January 2025, in their Belgian hometown, this album captures the intensity, precision, and raw energy that have defined FRONT 242’s live performances for generations.

“It is with a heavy mix of emotion that we close this great adventure, some 40 years in the making. We realize that ending our journey at this time, when we are still vibrant and full of energy is how the band should be remembered. We are excited to share these meaningful final performances with our wonderful fans who have been with us through it all”, the band wrote when announcing their final tour.

This format of “Black Out” is released as a double-CD digipak featuring 3 exclusive bonus tracks (“MasterHit”, “Soul Manager”, “No Shuffle”).

Marking a historic moment, the album also includes the first official releases of several new tracks the band had introduced live over recent years (“Generator”, “Fix It”, “Hide & Seek”) .

For “Black Out”, FRONT 242 members Patrick Codenys, Jean-Luc De Meyer and Richard23 are joined on stage by Tim Kroker on drums, with mixing and production handled in the studio by David Baboulis from the band SOLDOUT.

Spanning the full FRONT 242 repertoire – from early foundational cuts to genre-defining anthems – “Black Out” stands as both a powerful farewell and a final testament to the band’s uncompromising vision

Snippets:

Video Special:
“The Final Show At Ancienne Belgique”

Recommendations:
Front 242’s “Headhunter 2000” on Zoth Ommog | Metropolis Records
Front 242’s “Geography (2004)” on Alfa Matrix
Front 242’s “Headhunter (40 Years Of PIAS Anniversary Re-issue)” on PIAS
Front 242’s “<<rewind<<” on Alfa Matrix
Front 242’s “USA 91 (Live)” on Alfa Matrix
Front 242’s “Lovely Day (Remastered)” on Alfa Matrix

Buy CD:
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Websites:
Front 242
Alfa Matrix

out now: Victoria Arena – Control Failure EP [Fiedeltwo]

Artist:
Victoria Arena

Title:
Control Failure EP

Label:
Fiedeltwo

Cat#:
FIEDELTWO014D

Release Date:
19th June 2026

Format:
download & streaming

Tracklist:
01.
Immersive Ride

02.
Cosmic Drive

03.
System Anomaly

04.
Remain Unusual

Press Info:
…

Snippets:

Special:
“Under Club 005”

Recommendations:
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Buy Download:
Fiedeltwo @ Bandcamp
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Hardwax
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Websites:
Victoria Arena @ Instagram
Fiedel, label head

out soon: VNTM – Ostbahn EP [Life In Patterns]

Artist:
VNTM

Title:
Ostbahn EP

Label:
Life In Patterns

Cat#:
LIP018

Release Date:
17th July 2026

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.
Ostbahn

A2.
Wolf Moon

B1.
Tireno Swing

B2.
Bizarrity

Tracklist Digital:
01.
Ostbahn

02.
Wolf Moon

03.
Tireno Swing

04.
Bizarrity

05.
Distorted Reflection

Press Info:
Life In Patterns welcomes Amsterdam-based live act and producer VNTM for his debut appearance on the label with “Ostbahn”, a five-track EP arriving on vinyl and digital formats on 17 July 2026.

For VNTM, Ostbahn marks a departure from his usual creative process. While most of his productions are conceived and developed within the familiarity of his studio, every track on this release originated elsewhere — each one tied to a specific place, encounter, or moment beyond its walls. These external sparks became the foundation for a collection that feels both deeply personal and unmistakably geared towards the dance floor.

Across the EP, VNTM explores the intersection of emotional depth and physical intensity. Dark, immersive pads and melancholic atmospheres are woven into powerful techno frameworks, driven by heavy low frequencies, tightly locked grooves, and a precise sense of movement. The result is a body of work that balances introspection with impact, equally suited to peak-time systems and solitary listening.

Based in Amsterdam, VNTM has established himself as one of techno’s most distinctive live performers, appearing at major festivals and clubs worldwide with a hardware-focused setup dedicated entirely to his own productions. His sound combines harmonic exploration and narrative-driven composition with distorted percussion, futuristic sound design, and a constant embrace of emerging synthesizer technologies.

Beyond his performances, VNTM is the driving force behind the acclaimed Mindscape events at Amsterdam’s Lofi, where he has hosted artists including Len Faki, Kangding Ray, Sterac, Âme, Recondite, Polygonia, Luigi Tozzi, Vril, and JakoJako. Recent highlights include his debut on the Awakenings Festival Mainstage, an all-night-long live set at Lofi Amsterdam, and a sold-out debut performance at Refuge in New York City.

With “Ostbahn”, VNTM delivers a compelling first chapter on Life In Patterns — a release shaped by experiences beyond the studio, translated into hypnotic, emotionally charged techno built for deep immersion and maximum physicality.

Snippets:

Full Track Streaming:
soon

Special:
“Eindstation Podcast #19”

Recommendations:
all stuff on Life In Patterns we featured

Buy Vinyl:
Life In Patterns @ Bandcamp
Deejay
Decks
Juno
Red Eye Records
Clone
HHV
more soon

Buy Download:
Life In Patterns @ Bandcamp
more soon

Commercial Streaming Services:
soon

Websites:
VNTM @ Instagram
Life In Patterns
Life In Patterns @ Instagram

out now: Decoder – Alchemy EP [The Third Room]

Artist:
Decoder

Title:
Alchemy EP

Label:
The Third Room

Cat#:
T3R021

Release Date:
03rd April 2026

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist:
01.
Gotra

02.
Vairagya

03.
Parinama

04.
Sadgati

Press Info:
Building a temple of sound from reduced elements, Decoder’s Alchemy EP on T3R allows selected components to generate a strong and steady drive. Using a distinctly organic sound palette, the tone of the release is wordly, sometimes almost wooden with space taking the role of an active element. When melodies or chords appear, they introduce a subtle sense of melancholy, adding emotional weight without pulling the music away from its physicality.

In its unfolding storyline, the EP suggests a broader narrative. While each piece explores a slightly different soundscaping approach, a consistent DNA runs through the release – reinforced by Sanskrit and Hindu references as an underlying conceptual thread. Percussion is handled with precision and imagination: Grooves shift, evolve, and reconfigure. Dark, driving sequences are softened by airy pads and atmospheric layers, creating a dual feeling of intensity and serenity. Filters and reverbs are applied with restraint, giving the music a sense of movement and breath.

Alchemy showcases an emerging artistic voice driven by aspiration and exploration. Through confident craftsmanship, genuineness and self-reflection translate into a perfectly balanced, inspiring release.

Snippets:

Full Track Streaming:
“Gotra”