‘Neonautics’ compilation out on SkyQode gathers 16 electropop / synthpop artists – CD / download
Out on January 29th is the second volume of "Neonautics", a special compilation series released by the SkyQode label highlighting...
Bernard - Side-Line Staff
Chief editor of Side-Line - I take care of the avalanche of news and press releases that reaches us each day via labels, artists, DJs, correspondents, etc. I also make sure that it gets 'filtered' which means: removing promo blabla, double checking facts, deciding which news gets published and which news not.
David Bowie dies after 18-month long battle with cancer
Another great artist is no more. English born musician David Bowie (real name David Robert Jones) has died in New...
Andy Bell (Erasure) releases ‘True Original’ single with Dave Audé
In 2014 Andy Bell and Dave Audé joined up to release "Aftermath (Here We Go)". The Andy Bell and Dave...
Pankow sees ‘Throw Out Rite’ (1983) re-released on white / black vinyl plus extended CD set feat. Blixa (of Einsturzende Neubauten fame) – pre-order now!
Artoffact Records has started with the pre-sales of the re-issue of the first mini-album, "Throw Out Rite", by pioneering Italian...
Mortiis new video ‘The Shining Lamp of God’ out now
Out now is the newest video from Mortiis. "The Shining Lamp of God" continues the story that "Doppelganger", released late...
Tomorrowland 2016 pre-sale / pre-registration details released
On 22-24 July 2016 Boom (Belgium) will again undergo the stampede of thousands and thousands of dance music fans coming...
EXEC launches brand new single, ‘Going Under’ – stream it here!
In mid-December we posted a video where EXEC (aka Troels Abrahamse) is performing his latest single “Life is a Liquid”...
And One on a ‘Vibrator’ hunt on new album trilogy + live DVD in the pipeline
And One are currently working on a second album trilogy, and the first album won't be named "Trilogy 1", but...
Side-Line introduces FlammPunkt – listen now to ‘Fear’ (Face The Beat profile series)
Track 29 on our free download compilation "Face The Beat: Session 3" is by FlammPunkt. FlammPunkt offers a dance infested...
Dark Munich Festival files for bankrupcy – tickets will not be refunded
Germany has yet another festival disaster on its hands now that the Dark Munich Festival has filed for bankruptcy. What...
Synthpop band Tycho Brahe releases new EP, ‘Triplex Part 3’ – listen to a first track
Out now is the independently released "Triplex Part 3" EP from veteran Australian synthpop act Tycho Brahe. The band is...
Gary Numan biography ‘Tubeway Daze: The Untold Story Of Tubeway Army’ hits the book shelves
Out now is the Gary Numan bio "Tubeway Daze: The Untold Story Of Tubeway Army" by Paul Goodwin which is...
Side-Line introduces IIOIOIOII – listen now to ‘Last Cigarette’ (Face The Beat profile series)
Track 33 on our free download compilation "Face The Beat: Session 3" is by IIOIOIOII. IIOIOIOII was one of the...
Memorial service Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister to be webcast on YouTube
On December 29th we announced that Lemmy Kilmister, frontman of the British metal act Motörhead, had died aged 70. It's...
3TEETH ready to start tour with Tool and Primus tomorrow + debut vinyl re-edition almost sold out!
The vinyl re-edition of the debut album by the LA based foursome 3TEETH on blood red with black haze vinyl...
French cult label Athanor awakens with brand new Les Jumeaux Discordants release ‘Les Chimères’
The french label Athanor, known for releasing occult and/or ritual ambient and industrial music, has returned. Available in a strictly...
Side-Line introduces Man-009 – listen now to ‘Render’ (Face The Beat profile series)
Track 38 on our free download compilation "Face The Beat: Session 3" is by Man-009. On "Render" the former Lestat...
The KVB to launch ‘Of Desire’ album in March, vinyl /CD pre-orders available now
The U.K. minimal electro shoegaze duo the KVB which formed in 2010 will return with a new album, "Of Desire",...
Cynical Existence returns with new single, ‘Wasteful Scum’ and signs to Advoxya Records
Out now is the newest single from Cynical Existence, "Wasteful Scum", which is the follow-up to the recently releases "Echoes"...
Side-Line introduces Cold Therapy – listen now to ‘Alte Wunden’ (Face The Beat profile series)
Track 12 on our free download compilation "Face The Beat: Session 3" is by Cold Therapy. On "Alte Wunden" the...
TOP 20 best albums of 2015 (By Stéphane Froidcoeur)
(By Stéphane Froidcoeur aka Deranged Psyche) 2015 has been already a prolific year for the section Side-Line Reviews. As head...
Side-Line introduces Orbicide – listen now to ‘Jerusalem (feat. Jörmungandr Of Audiocentesis)’ (Face The Beat profile series)
Track 44 on our free download compilation "Face The Beat: Session 3" is by Orbicide. Orbicide stands for an aggressive...
Rave pioneer DJ Guru Josh dead, aged 51 – ‘Infinity’ will remain a cult house hit
Very sad news has reached us from the dance/house scene. Paul Walden aka DJ Guru Josh is no more. He...
Wordclock launches new official video: ‘A Lack of Language’
The multi genre drone ambient artist Wordclock has released a new video, this time for the track "A Lack of...
Side-Line introduces Digitalis Purpurea – listen now to ‘Religious Mercy (Ad Inferna Remix)’ (Face The Beat profile series)
The 19th track on "Face The Beat: Session 3" is by Digitalis Purpurea. The Turin (Italy) based band, a one-man...
Side-Line introduces The Violen(t) Vocation(s) – listen now to ‘Dying Memory’ (Face The Beat profile series)
The 58th track on "Face The Beat: Session 3" is by The Violen(t) Vocation(s), a project that offers the more...
Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister dies aged 70
Lemmy Kilmister, frontman of the British metal act Motörhead has died aged 70. His death comes 2 days after he...
Boxing Week sale at Storming The Base – get the direct link here
The Storming the Base Boxing Week sale has opened since 2 days. This is the moment to get yourself some...
Side-Line introduces Acclimate V.1 – listen now to ‘Born Of Ancient Longing’ (Face The Beat profile series)
The opening track on our free download compilation "Face The Beat: Session 3" is by Acclimate V.1, a project whose...
Northaunt’s Herleif Langas returns with new The Human Voice album, ‘Silent Heart’ – listen to the album previews
In 2008 Northaunt’s Herleif Langas started working under the name The Human Voice. Cyclic Law now presents the follow-up to...
Swedish goth act Brotherhood presents new EP ‘The Other Side Of Fear’ – listen here
With the debut album "Turn The Gold To Chrome" (2012) and "The Dark EP" (2014) the Swedish act Brotherhood went...