Digital/tape release, August 30; CD Release, September 15

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August 13, 2019 – German electronic/industrial artist NEON INSECT is pleased to announce the release of their highly-anticipated full-length release, New Moscow Underground.

For fans of: Ministry, Skinny Puppy & Front 242.

Neon Insect, now under new licensing agreement with New Dark Ages, will release New Moscow Underground on CD on September 15. First pressing limited to 100 copies in digipack format. 

New Moscow Underground – A dystopian concept album by NEON INSECT

It’s the 26th year, after the New Russian Empire put an end to World War III, when nuclear bombs rained down on North America, burning down the biggest cities in the west and the south. It’s the 26th year after the Imperial forces raised their flags, took away the identity and hopes of a free country, and forced Orwell’s nightmare upon the last survivors.

Now, we’re living in New Moscow; a city guarded by cyborgs and fanatics who believe Stalin is still alive and kicking. Many of us have been exiled to Old Manhattan where we are left to fight for space and food. Even worse is that our children have been taken away to be raised as the workforce to produce cruel war machines.

“New Moscow Underground” is a story told through songwriting (“Dear Cyborg”), edgy industrial tracks (“This Is Our City,” “h4CX”), and also calm and thought-provoking songs (“Mazerunner,” “Blossom”).  If you allow it, the mixture of brutal and aggressive tracks with sad, yet hopeful pieces will create a soundtrack that transports you into the world as a cyborg or a rebel yourself, thus pulling your mind directly into the action of New Moscow.      

“…a fantastic and powerful romp through electro-industrial, IDM, ambient, and cinematic sounds. It’s harsh, it’s calming, it’s panicked, it’s destructive, but most of all it is easily one of the better listening experiences I’ve had this month.”

– Brutal Resonance

“(Glitches) shows both his ability to create atmospheric soundscapes with stomping dance beats, as well as, appropriately, glitch-inspired tracks. Musically, there is a lot going on in these songs – lots of quality synth sounds, interesting percussion, and excellent accents without ever becoming too much or becoming cluttered.”

– ReGen Magazine

BIOGRAPHY:

NEON INSECT is an alias of the German industrial musician, visual artist and audio engineer Nils Sinatsch.  He was born in 1987, on January 30th in The Hague (Netherlands). As a young child, Sinatsch received lessons in playing the trumpet and french horn. He played in several orchestras before he started composing industrial music at the age of 17 in 2004.

In 2006, he signed his first record deal at Koi Records, as member of the Industrial project Eternal Nightmare. He released three LPs and several smaller releases since then, as well as remixes for European dark electro pioneers such as Leaether Strip (“Japanese Bodies”) and The Eternal Afflict (“San Diego”).

Throughout his career, Nils Sinatsch played many concerts within the Gothic subculture, before he started to pursue a career as a freelance composer for radio plays and video games in 2012.

 In 2015 he was hired by indie game developer W3 Studios to compose the soundtrack for their game “Abatron.”  He left the studio in September 2017 after completion of the soundtrack.

With Glitches (2018) Nils Sinatsch released a mainly electronic album including several collaborations, featuring vocals by Claus Larsen (Leaether Strip), Twill Distilled and himself, as well as a remix by talented french producer Enlia.

On August 30, 2019 a new concept album New Moscow Underground will be released on cassette and digital formats.  Thanks to a new licensing deal with New Dark Ages, Neon Insect will see its first CD release (ltd. 100) for New Moscow Underground.  “Fist, Hit, Cracking Bones” is the first single taken from this album.

Buy CD/Digital:

https://neoninsect.bandcamp.com/releases

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August 14, 2019 –  Industrial rock band CHMCL STR8JCKT are pleased to announce their recent signing to iconic label Cleopatra Records. 

Wrtchd Thngs will be available on CD and digital formats on August 16, 2019.  The album was produced by John Bechdel (keyboardist of Ministry, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Killing Joke).

For fans of: KMFDM, Ministry & My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult

“I’ve had the new CHMCL STR8JCKT album running on repeat since I got it in my hands. Finally an industrial album I really can relate to instantly. Harsh but with melodies and great lyrics. A must have for a lover of old-school industrial with passion, balls and heart.” – Claus Larsen (about the self-titled debut)

“With their sophomore release, “Wrtchd Thngs”, Chmcl Str8jckt doubles down on their hard driving old school industrial rock. This album is raw, pulsing, and seething.  From the infectious guitar on “Ode to Pekinpah”, to the pulse-pounding Baphomet, to the guttural Black Vulture, there is something for every industrial lover.” – Brian Fitzpatrick, author of Sci-fi thriller “Mechcraft”

“it’s been amazing to see the band grow into this unstoppable force and to see them create some of the best music I’ve heard in years.” – Steve Thomas-Green, DJ Ghost Wave Radio

https://chmclstr8jkt.bandcamp.com/

BIOGRAPHY:

Northern New Jersey’s Chmcl Str8jckt fuse old school metal guitars with classic Wax Trax! era industrial music to bring you sinister Industrial Rock with a vintage flavor.

Releasing their self-titled debut in 2017, they quickly got many excellent reviews and airplay on countless radio stations and internet platforms. In 2018, while writing their new material, they offered up their debut tracks for remix to other international industrial artists and put out the 18 track remix release, called “RMX”.  Featuring artists like Leaether Strip and Adoration Destroyed, this also came out to rave review and much airplay.  Chmcl Str8jckt has become known for a strong, engaging live show, with dark imagery and select theatrics to enhance the disturbing themes of their songs. They have been direct support for My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and opened for acts such as Orgy, Christian Death and Skold.

Chmcl Str8jckt has recently finished recording their new CD Wrtchd Thngs with John Bechdel (keyboardist of Ministry, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Killing Joke) producing….releasing in August 2019 on Cleopatra Records.

Available on CD, ltd. edition LP and digital formats everywhere August 23

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August 5, 2019 – Influential synthrock band IRIS proudly announces their long-awaited return with their new release, Six.  IRIS’ album Six releases on Aug 23rd, 2019.

For fans of: Depeche Mode, Mesh & De/Vsion

While other synth-pop projects die to write that one hit and make it as danceable and catchy as possible, IRIS writes songs that seem to come with qualities naturally built within. The authentic feel and honesty of their compositions immediately contradicts any impression of shallowness. Rather, IRIS have an alternative-like quality to them, that always makes you wonder why these songs are so incredibly immersive.

IRIS, as a band, is difficult to pigeonhole. Mixing Depeche Mode-era synth, angular guitars, and an introspective writing style doesn’t sound that unique.

On their 6th full-length album, the North American duo consisting of Reagan Jones (vocals), and Andrew Sega (keyboards, production) prove once more that they are able to slowly evolve, yet still rely on their natural strengths – without repeating themselves or boring their audiences. This starts with the amazing vocals of Reagan Jones, that always impress with their natural, yet almost ethereal, ability to convey all the emotion embedded within IRIS’ music. His talents works on both worlds, on record and live – a satellite broadcasting a delicate message from far away.

Six is available on CD, 12″ limited vinyl, as well as a rare 36 Page hardcover artbook with 7-Track bonus disc, including unreleased songs and remixes by MESH, Neuroticfish and Solar Fake.

https://iris-us.bandcamp.com/album/six

BIOGRAPHY:

Reagan Jones (vocals)

Andrew Sega (keyboards, production)

IRIS started in the late 90’s, when singer Reagan Jones and original keyboardist Matt Morris met while studying in Texas. They aimlessly played cover songs at local bars until one day they found the formula which would be the genesis of their debut album, Disconnect.  Disconnect was an 80’s influenced gem and spawned the club classic “Annie, Would I Lie To You?”

In 2002, Reagan had a chance meeting with keyboardist and producer Andrew Sega. The pair quickly hit it off, and in 2003 produced Awakening.  This sophomore album brought in notes of Underworld-esque electronics, heavy ambience, and thicker rhythms.  IRIS continued through the decade, releasing the more rock-oriented Wrath (2005), the remix EP/DVD Hydra (2008), and the dark, bracing Blacklight (2011).  After Blacklight, though, it appeared the flame of IRIS might burn out. A 20-date US tour caused internal tensions to flare up, and both Reagan and Andrew decided to quietly go their separate ways.

Two years went by without a sign of life from the band.

In the end, it was a chance email from Swedish promoter Sebastian Hess that caused the spark, asking the band if they’d do a one-off gig in Gothenburg.  After thinking about it, the duo agreed to dust off the keyboards for one last show. It was a smashing success. The seed was planted which would eventually lead to the brand-new album, Radiant.  The theme of starting over permeates the eleven tracks of the new album, from first single “Phenom” to the pressing groove of “Cries of Insanity.”  Analog sounds collide with wide, spacious ambiences. Inward-looking lyrics talk of solitude and change.

After a longer hiatus on social media channels, the IRIS-satellite unexpectedly reports back to their home base with their new album, Six.  The notion of a remote satellite suddenly starting to broadcast again from somewhere outer space is not only a metaphor that works well due to the media absence of the band, but also fits with the logic of Iris as the project stemming from “far out” within the synthpop genre.  IRIS stand way out from the herd of their genre competitors not only in terms of quality, but also in terms of style and mission.

Perhaps the biggest quality of Six — The immersion within a warm, coherent cosmos of outstanding electronic music. Somewhere, out there in space, there is warmth.

Full-length release VARIANT available as Name Your Own Price via Bandcamp

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August 6,  2019:  Detroit-based post-punk/dark rock act VAZUM is pleased to reveal the video of their cover of the classic Bauhas track, “She’s In Parties.”  The track appears on their new release, VARIANT available digitally via Bandcamp. 

For fans of: Bauhaus, Joy Devision & REM

VARIANT also features a cover of Bauhaus’ “The Passion Of Lovers,” the video for which can be viewed HERE:

“The band lavishly gifts us with larger-than-life melodies and godlike riffs, embracing the future through the past! “– Last Day Deaf

“Some perfect imperfect rough ‘n’ ready noise for a generation of angry, hard-hitting noise-alt-rock packed with raging guitars and post-punk vocals that will appeal to fans of Basement, Interpol and/or A Place To Bury Strangers. This is energy, and anger in its purest, most valid form.” – Soundsphere

VARIANT Track List:

1. Ice Man 04:28            

2. Repeat 04:54

3. Promise 04:27           

4. Someday 05:14         

5. She’s in Parties 04:06

6. The Passion of Lovers 04:37  

7. Peel 03:43

https://www.vazumrocks.com/

https://vazum.bandcamp.com/

Biography:

VAZUM is a dark-rock band from Detroit, MI.  Since forming in 2017 they have independently released 3 albums. Their most recent, VARIANT draws on the band’s post-punk and goth influences, featuring covers of the Bauhaus classics “She’s in Parties” and “The Passion of Lovers. “

VAZUM is led by Zach Pliska who has previously played drums in a myriad of Detroit bands. Wanting to step to the forefront he sings and plays guitar in VAZUM.  Pliska is joined by Zachary Anderson on guitar and Michael O’Connor on bass who both contribute to the songwriting process. The band has a wide range of influences and is further pursuing different directions to take their music.

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August 8, 2019:  USA electro/industrial artist SPANKTHENUN proudly announces the release of their digital EP, Mind Control.  The EP features remixes by Leaether Strip and iVardensphere.   Also revealed is the new visualizer clip for the Leaether Strip remix of the song, “Rotting Meat.”

This is the second of three releases leading up to the full-length Initial Decay Control  release.  The deepest cut on this release is the long unreleased live favorite “Spiderbaby”… this, a new glitchy interpretation of the track inspired by the cult classic movie TETSUO: THE IRON MAN.

For fans of: Nine Inch Nails, Ministry and KMFDM

“It’s a rarity in this scene to have a band or project that perfectly exemplifies both insanely hard work and professional, quality output.   SPANKTHENUN does exactly that.  Simply put, SPANKTHENUN  is a swift kick in the balls of electronic/industrial music.” – NoiseBeneathTheSnow.com

https://spankthenun.bandcamp.com/album/mind-control

Biography:

SPANKTHENUN is an electro/industrial group focused on bringing big catchy beats, hooky synth lines and catchy lyrics to dark music. Sometimes you will get pulsing EBM designed to shake the club, like the collaboration with legendary EBM band Leæther Strip, “Rotting Meat (Mind Control).” Or you will get an old-school Industrial beat programmed like a trap/hip hop beat with a vocal track reminiscent of early goth and industrial records from decades past, like “The Clock” off of their initial release Regression Complex now on Spotify and iTunes.

SPANKTHENUN doesn’t plan to release music in the traditional cadence of single, single and then album. SPANKTHENUN will release smaller EPs and singles to highlight themes and concepts. No filler here, all meat! Only massive beats!Releases will also come via social media and YouTube or releases directly to radio shows. SPANKTHENUN will release videos and cuts of unreleased songs and then will pull them from the public forever. Right now you can hear exclusive remixes only through certain playlists on streaming services and on YouTube.

The bootleg is back! SPANKTHENUN will release unofficial remixes and reconstructs of other musicians songs too. Right now you can hear the blistering club banger of GOD MODULE’s – “First Last Wish,” unofficial, not approved, reworked and reimagined by SPANKTHENUN… only on social channels.

SPANKTHENUN is working with some of the most respected names in the Industrial/EBM/Electro business, as well as hip hop and EDM/House producers to develop a unique energetic and exciting new sound.