out now: VNV Nation – Noire [Anachron Sounds | Metropolis Records]

 

Artist:
VNV Nation

 

Title:
Noire

 

Label:
Anachron Sounds | Metropolis Records

 

Cat#:
ANA-CD-7 / ANA-V-5 | MET 1160

 

Release Date:
12th October 2018

 

Format:
CD, vinyl & digital

 

Tracklist:
01.
A Million

02.
Armour

03.
God Of All

04.
Nocturne No.7

05.
Collide

06.
Wonders

07.
Immersed

08.
Lights Go Out

09.
Guiding

10.
When Is The Future?

11.
Only Satellites

12.
Requiem For Wires

13.
All Our Sins

 

Press Info (German):
VNV Nation haben große Neuigkeiten für ihre Fans: NOIRE, das mit Spannung erwartete 10. Studioalbum, wird am 12. Oktober auf Anachron Sounds (Europa) und Metropolis Records (Nordamerika) veröffentlicht. Gleichzeitig startet die VNV NATION Europa und Nord-Amerika Tournee. Mastermind von VNV Nation ist der in Dublin geborene Ronan Harris, er beschreibt “Noire” als eine “dunkle und intensive Energie, die sich nicht zurückhält”.

NOIRE ist das erste Studioalbum von VNV Nation in 5 Jahren, das im Studio von Ronan Harris in Hamburg produziert wurde. Der Sound Stil des Albums ist weitreichend und besticht mit dunklen und unheilvollen Momenten auf Tracks wie “A Million” oder dem symphonischen “All our Sins”, aber auch mit melodischem Songs wie das hypnotisch-treibende “When is the Future?” und “God of all”. Eine Mischung aus klassischer sowie neuer Studiotechnik wurde bei der Produktion verwendet, um die fast 74 Minuten / 13 Songs von „Noire“ sorgfältig zu komponieren. NOIRE stützt sich dabei auf eine Fülle von musikalischen Einflüssen: von der melancholischen Seite der heutigen Dance Music bis hin zu den Avantgarde-Komponisten des ausgehenden 19. Jahrhunderts. Inspiriert von 70er Electronic Rock bis hin zu dunklen Maschinenraum Beats, Post-Punk, 80er Indie, Blues, Electronic-Pop, filmischen Orchestrierungen, Post-Klassik, Dark-Ambient und Minimal Music.

VNV Nation ist bekannt für ihre unvergessliche, energiegeladene und inspirierende Live-Shows. Die Tour verspricht den Fans mehr Spannung als je zuvor und präsentiert die Songs von NOIRE zusammen mit den bei Fans beliebten Klassikern, aber auch einigen Raritäten. Special Guest auf der Europa Tour werden auf Einladung von Ronan Harris die angesagten Post-Punk Darlings HOLYGRAM sein, die dann auch auf der Nordamerika-Tournee ab Mitte November mit dabei sein werden.

“VNV” steht für “Victory Not Vengeance” und das wiederum drückt die die Kernbotschaft des Künstlers aus: “Man sollte danach streben, nicht in bitterer Reue zu enden.” Der Sound verbindet poetische und zum Nachdenken anregende Texte und emotionale Musik, die von elektronischen Beats, alternativen Hymnen und eindringlichen Balladen bis hin zu postklassischen Elementen reichen. Im Laufe seiner Karriere ist der Erfolg von VNV Nation immer weiter gewachsen. Die letzten 3 Alben der Band erreichten die Top 10 in Deutschland und das letztes Album „Resonance“ (mit dem Babelsberger Film Orchester) gelangte sogar in die Top 5 der Billboard Charts in den USA.

 

Press Info (English):
Legendary electronic act VNV Nation has big news for fans – NOIRE, the highly-anticipated 10th studio album, is out on Anachron Sounds (Europe), and Metropolis Records (North America), on October 12th, the day they embark on a world tour, which kicks off in North America on November 16, 2018. VNV’s creative-force, Dublin-born Ronan Harris, describes “Noire” as a “dark and intense energy that doesn’t hold back.”

NOIRE is VNV Nation’s first studio album in 5 years. It was produced at Ronan Harris’ studio in Hamburg, Germany. The sound and style of the album is far-reaching with dark and ominous moments on tracks like “A million” to something symphonic like “All our sins”, to more melodic territory like “When is the future” and “God of all.” A juxtaposition of classic and new studio technology was used to painstakingly craft NOIRE’s nearly 74 minutes / 13 songs. NOIRE draws on a wealth of musical influences; from the bleaker, darker side of today’s dance music, all the way back to avant-garde composers from the end of the 19th century. Citing inspiration from “70s electronic rock to dark machine-room beats, post-punk, alternative 80s, blues, electronic-pop, cinematic orchestrations, post-classical, dark-ambient and minimalist music,” Harris is immensely proud of the coming opus.

VNV Nation is known for unforgettable, energetic and inspiring live performances. The tour/show promises more to fans than seen before, presenting “Noire” alongside fan favourites and rarities. Special appearances from Cologne’s dark, new-wave upstarts, Holygram, and also joining them on the North American tour will be Berlin synthpop artist De/Vision.

“VNV” stands for “Victory Not Vengeance”, espousing the artist’s core message that, “One should strive to achieve, not sit in bitter regret.” The sound blends poetic and thought-provoking lyrics and emotive music, ranging from electronic beats, alternative anthems and haunting ballads, to post-classical. Over its career, VNV Nation’s success has continued to grow. Its last 3 albums charted top 10 in Germany, and its last album Resonance achieved top 5 Billboard Chart positions in the US.

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Video:
“When Is The Future?”

 

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Booking:
Neuwerk

 

Websites:
VNV Nation

 

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[Exclusive Download]: Dahlia – Les Papillons Noirs

 

Artist:
Dahlia

 

Downloadable Track:
“Les Papillons Noirs”

 

Press Info:
Dahlia is a Dj/Producer of sad and hopeless music. Melody and violence for desperate souls

Track was mastered by Nicolas Thabart

 

Label:
NovaFuture Blog

 

Booking:
Order Odonata

 

Websites:
Dahlia

 

out now: Adam X – Recon Mission [Sonic Groove Records]

 

Artist:
Adam X

 

Title:
Recon Mission

 

Label:
Sonic Groove Records

 

Cat#:
SGLP05

 

Release Date:
01st November 2018

 

Format:
vinyl & digital

 

Tracklist:
A1.
Tales Of Mystery

A2.
Earth Base One

B1.
Modular Bodies

B2.
Bimini Wall

C1.
The Never Ending Quest

C2.
Recon Mission

D1.
Search & Retrieval

D2.
Delusions Of Paranoia

D3.
Mythological Creatures

 

Press Info:
Adam X returns to his imprint Sonic Groove with his first album in four years, a 56 minute excursion into EBM and Cyberdelic Industrial Techno titled RECON MISSION. The mission begins with beat driven hypnotic electronics that invoke paranormal illusions of Easter island mythology and Bermuda Triangle disappearances. Climbing forward the album crosses the line into harder industrial territories, conjuring visions of New York City‘s dystopian past and CIA shadow government experiments.

Adam‘s own voice adorns tracks such as „Never Ending Quest“, „Modular Bodies“ and the title track „Recon Mission“, while manipulated dialogue samples take the stage on „ Tales Of Mystery” , “Search & Retrieval” & “Delusions Of Paranoia”. Subtle, whispered statements creep in and infect the listener‘s ear, guiding them deeper into mental oppression. This album is not for the faint of heart, and its meticulously detailed production stands as a testament to Adam X‘s enduring career in techno. Adam has survived the ups and downs of the industry while continually raising the bar for production value and sound design. RECON MISSION is a triumph, ahead of the curve of modern industrial techno. This is not a throwback, this is Future EBM.

 

Listen:

 

Full Track Streaming:
“Modular Bodies”

“Recon Mission”

“Tales Of Mystery”

“Bimini Wall”

 

Special:
“Boiler Room”

 

Recommendations:
Adam X’ album “Irreformable” on Sonic Groove Records
ADMX-71 “Second System” on Sonic Groove Experiments
“Coercive Persuasion EP” on SCR Dark Series

 

Buy Vinyl:
Sonic Groove @ Bandcamp
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Buy Digital:
Sonic Groove @ Bandcamp
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Booking:
PullProxy

 

Websites:
Adam X
Sonic Groove

 

out now: Tham – Cthulhu Nation [Lebendig]

 

Artist:
Tham

 

Title:
Cthulhu Nation

 

Label:
Lebendig

 

Cat#:
LEBENDIG00​.​05

 

Release Date:
October 2018

 

Format:
download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
R‘lyeh

02.
Infrared

03.
Cthulhu Nation

04.
Collapse Control

 

Press Info:

 

Snippets:
@ iTunes

 

Full Track Streaming:
“Infrared”

 

Special:
“DURCH podcast No 27”

 

Recommendations:
all stuff on Lebendig

 

Buy Download:
Lebendig @ Bandcamp
iTunes

 

Commercial Streaming Services:
Tidal
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Booking:
Steer Management for Tham

 

Websites:
Tham
Lebendig

 

out now: New Frames – RNF1 [R-Label Group]

 

Artist:
New Frames

 

Title:
RNF1

 

Label:
R-Label Group

 

Cat#:
RNF1

 

Release Date:
05th October 2018

 

Format:
Vinyl & digital

 

Tracklist:
01.
Reese Defense

02.
Totes Neon

03.
Eigengrau

04.
In The Night

 

Press Info:
New Frames, but well-known names: Mathis Mootz aka The Panacea Official/Squaremeter teams up with fellow Berlin resident David Frisch for their debut album on HANDS that is obviously inspired by the thriving techno culture of the German metropolis. In contrast to their (so far undercover) endeavors with the “CONTINUUM SERIES 1991-1998”, this is no historiographic account of rave culture, but very much a production of its time: Dark, industrial and techno in an absolutely flawless production (which is not much of a surprise considering the people behind the music) that bears enough ammunition for the dance floors as well as it works as a unit.

R-Label Group was founded 2013 in Nuekölln, Berlin by Kobosil. Home of techno inspired musicians, designers and multimedia artists utilizing the “R” sound an aesthetic.

 

Listen:

 

Recommendations:
Parallx’ EP “RP2” on R-Label Group
Parallx’ EP “RP1” on R-Label Group
“RK1” by Kobosil on R-Label
“RK2” by Kobosil on R-Label
“RK3” by Kobosil on R-Label

 

Buy Vinyl:
Hardwax
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Buy Digital:
Hardwax
mroe soon

 

Booking:
Acheron Booking for New Frames

 

Websites:
New Frames
R-Label Group