What's In Our Inbox? #71

Various Artists : Synth Massacre
Our humble little record label is proud to announce the release of "Synth Massacre", a Halloween and horror themed charity compilation with all proceeds going towards the Villalobos Rescue Center. This compilation features twenty-two songs in total from the likes of Lazer Station, Castroe, Neoslave, Bellhead, DreamReaper, Teknovore, Nature of Wires, Exemia, and many more! Fifteen of the songs are available for streaming on Bandcamp, with an additional seven available with the purchase of your digital or limited edition cassette copy. You can purchase / donate below. 



Crystal Cage / death of codes : Generation Doom
Experimental and heavy synth producer Crystal Cage has once again teamed up with fellow odd electronic act death of codes for their latest release, "Generation Doom". The five track EP has seemingly been recorded between 2019 and 2021. You can stream / purchase it below:



Blac Kolor : Remixed Times Of Upheaval
While fans of Blac Kolor eagerly wait for their vinyl copies of "Times of Upheaval" to arrive, record label aufnahme + wiedergabe have released a remixed version of the album. The likes of Frau Silberfischer, Synapscape, Stendeck, Maedon, The Empath, Max Durante, Crystal Geometry, Hypnoskull, Heimstatt Yiptash, Sans-Fin, Spherical Disrupted and Organik Fanatik all join the party to give their spin on Blac Kolor's latest songs. The remix album is available for digital purchase below! 



MissSuicide : In Mods We Trust
Industrial / dark electro project MissSuicide has released their most definitive album to date, "In Mods We Trust". Originally found in 2010, the project managed to make two unreleased EPs and a demo album before releasing their official debut album "The Second Sin" in 2018. The German project cites bands such as :wumpscut:, Hocico, and God Module as influences. After several singles, EPs, and compilation appearances, MissSuicide released "In Mods We Trust" in March of 2021. The twenty-eight track album contains fourteen original songs as well as fourteen remixes by artists such as ES23, Croona, SpankTheNun, and more. You can stream / purchase the album below:



Freedom Club : The Nature of Freedom
Noise and power electronics act Freedom Club has released their two-track EP "The Nature of Freedom". The EP contains the songs 'S-2416' and 'How Some People Adjust', but between them the runtime is twenty minutes and thirty-eight seconds. Freedom Club consists of members who are influenced by traditional industrial, power electronics, musique concrete, performance art, radical environmentalism, hackers, and other fringe activism movements. The EP is available in both digital and limited edition cassette formats, and can be purchased below. 



killedherself : technological existentialism
Noise, electronic, and dance project killedherself has released a brand new EP titled "technological existentialism". The four track EP has been released in digital formats on Bandcamp and can be streamed below. The album finds a concept in the idea of a machine separating a consciousness from the body. Something somewhere goes horribly wrong in that process and the mind is stranded within that machine; eventually, this leads to madness. 



Ritualz : GHETTO ASS WITCH
Influential witch house producer Ritualz has announced that their partnership with Re:Mission Entertainment will continue with the re-release and remastering of their seminal 2011 EP "GHETTO ASS WITCH". Written at a time when hot mess celebrities, internet culture, and witch house was at their peak, "GHETTO ASS WITCH" has become a staple within the genre. The original release is now available for the first time in 180g / 33RPM black vinyl and will be released on November 26th. Bundles are also available containing limited edition slipmats, posters, shirts, and pendant necklaces. You can stream it below and pre-order it HERE. 



Chasing Sanity : Salem 1666 (Varicella Remix)
Industrial metal project Varicella has released a remix for Chasing Sanity's single 'Salem 1666'. The single originally appeared on Chasing Sanity's 2017 album "Anathema" and featured Chris Bollinger of Varicella. The single is given new life with this remix. You can stream / purchase the song below.



Vazum : Frankenstein Gurl
Detroit deathgaze duo Vazum has released a brand new single 'Frankenstein Gurl'. This single marks the first tease of Vazum's upcoming Halloween-themed album "Unrated V" which is essentially an electronic remix / edit of last year's Halloween album "Rated V". 'Frankenstein Gurl' tells the story of a genetically engineered human who questions their existence. You can stream / purchase the single below.



death of codes : i hear a voice
Electronic music creator Meg Wilhoite AKA death of codes has released a brand new EP titled "i hear a voice". The EP contains five tracks in total, the first four of which contain sounds and samples made entirely from Wilhoite's voice. The final track on the album, 'On the Edge of Knowledge', was originally released on Soundcloud a few years ago and is finally being released on Bandcamp now. You can stream / purchase the EP below.



Neoslave : Unparallel
Synthwave project Neoslave has announced that their next album "Unparallel" will be released on October 22nd, 2021 via Lazerdiscs Records. The producer, who is known for his heavy hitting beats, is going in a bit of a different direction with "Unparallel". Whilst still staying in synth territory, new wave is his primary focus on his new album. Along the way, guest artists Aeon Rings and Dorian Electrique appear on the album. "Unparallel" is available in both digital and limited edition CD formats for pre-order, and you can do so below.



Forma Tadre : Geiger's Day
Electronic, ambient, industrial, and EBM froup Forma Tadre has released their latest album "Geiger's Day". It has been nearly twenty years since their last physical release on CD, and this one is set in the near future spanning the USA. A post-apocalyptic scenario where civilization has broken down, it follows a long protagonist where broken machinery comes to life and the laws of nature have been turned upside down. Originally written and recorded in 1999 and 2001 shortly after "Automate", the album is finally out for fans to enjoy. You can order your copy below.



Hyphen : Kosmogonia
Hyphen marks the debut physical release on record label 「lotura」with their EP "Kosmogonia". Combining elements of ambient and new age music, the EP is based on the novel Star Maker written by Olaf Stapledon. The novel follows a protagonist who experiences an out-of-body journey through the universe. He eventually meets the titular Star Maker, who is also the creator of the universe. You can stream / pre-order the EP directly below:



Ex-Hyena : Nightmare Pills
Darkpop duo Ex-Hyena have released their brand new single 'Nightmare Pills'. The single comes along with a remix by Jackson VanHorn. Speaking on the single, Reuben Bettsak stated, "There is seduction and deception going on for the purpose of some crazy mind control experiment. It delves a bit into the idea of futuristic mind control drugs that give the user nightmarish, psychedelic visions." You can stream / purchase the single below.



MORE : Self-Control
Synthpop project MORE has released their brand new single 'Self-Control'. This serves as the second single from the sophomore album which is due out later this year. Member Magnus Dahlberg had this to say about the single, "We wrote this track when we got together for the first time in the studio after months of isolation. We knew this track would set the mood and tone for our next album and hope everyone will like the darkness and direct feeling we try to create together." You can stream / purchase it below.



The Gothsicles : Red Panda Jamboree (Funker Vogt Remix)
The Gothsicles have both announced and released a brand new remix of their single Red Panda Jamboree done by none other than Funker Vogt. The original single comes from The Gothsicles' most recent album "Animal Songs". You can stream the remix directly below:



Guillotine Dream : Demigods
UK gothic rock act Guillotine Dream has released their brand new album "Demigods". The ten track album has been released in both digital and limited edition CD formats. You can stream / purchase the album below:



BlackWeald : 90377 Sedna
Dark ambient artist BlackWeald dives into space on their latest record, 90377 Sedna. The nine track album is based on a short story and comes with an accompanying video clip and a thirty-five page digital art book. Available in limited edition cassette format, the purchase of the album comes with a bonus track as well titled "сингулярность". You can stream and purchase the album directly below:



Poison the Vicar : Scourge of the Earth
EBM, industrial, and darkwave influenced project Poison the Vicar has released a brand new single titled 'Scourge of the Earth'. The single tackles the reality of modern genocide, which is apparent in the world all over. The single is available for purchase and streaming below.



monomorte : Running
Witch house phenomenon monomorte has released a brand new single titled 'Running'. The single, available now on major digital streaming platforms, features vocals by fellow artist Moi Saint. The single can be streamed / purchased below:



Eva-X : Machine
Electropop artist Eva-X has released a brand new single and music video titled 'Machine'. The video had been directed, shot, and edited by Erik Gustafson, known for his work in both Grendel and Adoration Destroyed. 'Machine' serves as the first look at Eva-X's upcoming album, "Dream of Reality". Speaking on the single, Eva-X stated, "I wrote "Machine" in a vulnerable spot, when I'd have given anything to feel beautiful like other women on social media." She further talked about the music video, saying that she, "wanted to explore what being beautiful in the alternative community looks and feels like, and how far we go for aesthetics. I taught myself choreography to capture the movement I wanted." You can stream the video below and you can purchase the single HERE.


Glaring : Nebula
Experimental coldwave, darkwave, and post-punk solo project Glaring has announced that her latest album "Nebula" will be released on October 15th via Wave Tension Records in cassette format and Peripheral Minimal Records on vinyl. The album is presented in a dark tone but promises moments of joy and hope in an otherwise uncertain and anxious time. The nine track album comes along with a music video for the song 'Vanth', which can be streamed below. You can pre-order the album HERE. 


Heavy Halo : Heavy Halo
Brooklyn, NY based industrial rock artists Heavy Halo have announced that their self-titled, debut album "Heavy Halo" will be released via Negative Gain on November 5th, 2021. Heavy Halo has released a series of singles since announcing the album, including their most recent 'Control You'. Capturing the essence of the NY warehouse underground, Heavy Halo gathered plenty of their friends together for the video shoot. Crossing scenes within the underground, punks, goths, ravers, ballroom voguers, rappers, fashion-heads, and more gather for a 2021 snapshot. You can stream the video below and you can purchase the album HERE. 


Ships In The Night : First Light
Darkwave and dreampop enthusiast Ships In The Night has released a brand new music video for her single 'First Light'. This track serves as the first peek at her upcoming album "Latent Powers". The album also marks Ships In The Night's debut on Cleopatra Records. The single comes along with a remix, done in-house by Alethea Leventhal, which transforms the track into a dancefloor hit. You can stream the video for the single below and you can purchase the single HERE.


Josie Pace / Sammi Doll : Pure Morning
Electro / industrial rock artist Josie Pace has released her brand new music video for 'Pure Morning' featuring Sammi Doll of IAMX. The single is a Placebo cover, with Josie Pace stating, " I wanted to embody the lyrics and give the song a lot of female attitude" with Sammi Doll adding, "I had such a great experience recording Perfect Replacement with Josie, when she asked me to collaborate with her again, it was a no brainer". You can stream the single below:


Keyozah : Downward Spiraling
Synthpop / electrorock project Keyozah has released their brand new single 'Downward Spiraling'. The single has been released with an accompanying music video that features plenty of cinematic beach scenes, retro-looking outfits, and a bit of bondage. You can stream the video below and you can purchase it HERE.


NITE : Would? 
Post-punk and electrock duo NITE have released a cover of Alice In Chains' 'Would?' As to the reason why they covered this song in particular does Myles Mendes explain, "The opening line, 'Know me broken by my master' summoned my attention and I related to this song in a new way. I believe this song gave us a new perspective on our situation and helped us get through last year." You can stream the single directly below.


MAN1K1N : Don't Let Me Try
Dark electro duo MAN1K1N has released their brand new single 'Don't Let Me Try'. The single serves as a reaction to a personal loss as well as a year-and-a-half of solitude. MAN1K1N speaks of the single, "‘The heavy solitude of this past year during quarantine was a poignant influence in the moment this song exists in. Too often, suicidal ideation is regarded as a trope. But the anguish felt in those private moments is threatening and devastatingly lonely." You can stream the visualizer below and you can purchase the single HERE. 


Mach Fox : Hollow Moons
Mach FoX, known primarily for his work in the electro-industrial band Zwaremachine, has released a brand new single titled 'Hollow Moons'. The single was originally intended to be on the Zwaremachine album "Conquest 3000" but did not make the cut. Zwaremachine members Dbot and Dein Offizier played the bass guitars and drums on the single respectively. Mach FoX describes the single as having a "sleek, sci-fi, horror, doom-pop style." You can stream the video for 'Hollow Moons' below and you can purchase it HERE. 


Corlyx : The Echo
Darkwave / post-punk artists Corlyx has released a brand new music video for their song 'The Echo'. After the passing of Caitlin's mother, Corlyx wrote this osng as both a theraputic release as well as an upbeat anthem for coping and moving forward. 'The Echo' comes off of Corlyx's new album "Blood in the Disco", which is due out in January 2022 via Negative Gain. You can stream the video below and you can purchase the single HERE.