Retrospective Interview with Ronny Moorings / Clan Of Xymox
It all began in 1983 under the name Xymox, a musical project founded and spearheaded by Ronny Moorings. Shortly after,...
Inferno Sound Diaries
I have been working for over 30 years with Side-line as the main reviewer. My taste is eclectic, uncoventional and I prefer to look for the pearls, even if the bands are completely unknown, thus staying loyal to the Side-Line philosophy of nurturing new talents.
Battle Scream – Spiegelbild (Digital/CD Album – Scanner / Dark Dimensions)
The German band Battle Scream, founded in 2001, has released their seventh album this year. Over the years, the group’s...
Interview with Mayflower Madame: ‘This Is Our Best Album So Far’
Norwegian formation Mayflower Madame has carved a niche in the global music scene with their hypnotic blend of dark Post-Punk,...
Autoclav1.1 – Diamondbackviper (Digital/CD Album – Audiophob)
This year, Tony Young celebrates the 20th anniversary of his sonic project, Autoclav1.1. Over the past two decades, he has...
Andreas Davids – Zukunftsromane (Digital EP – Audiophob)
Andreas Davids has been a prominent figure in the Electro/Industrial underground scene for years, boasting an impressive and extensive discography....
ATVS – Unveiling The Unseen (Digital Album – Mindtrick Records)
ATVS is a fresh Dutch project born from the collaboration of two artists: Atiq (aka Guido van den Brink, owner...
Rites Of Passage – Rites Of Passage (Digital/Vinyl Album – Mindtrick Records)
Rites Of Passage is an exceptionally intriguing project, born from the collaboration of Mindtrick Records founder Guido van den Brink...
Abu Nein – Dark Faith (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Progress Productions)
This year, Swedish outfit Abu Nein unveiled their third opus, further solidifying their distinctive place in the modern Electronic music...
Nachtmahr – Verboten! (Digital/CD Album -Trisol)
Thomas Rainer returns with a new album from his most controversial project, Nachtmahr. The title of this work is undoubtedly...
Whole – Hydra (Digital/CD/Cassette Album – Blackjack Illuminist Records)
Approximately six years after their debut album, Whole returns with a second opus. The German duo, comprised of Alexander Leonard...
Virgin Vampires – Virgin Vampires (Digital Album – Virgin Vampires)
Based in London, UK, Virgin Vampires remain relatively unknown to the general public. Following the release of several singles, they...
Velvet May – Enchanted By The Muse (Digital/Vinyl Album – Veyl)
Velvet May is a Berlin-based solo project led by Italian artist Andrea Davide. This debut album completely took me by...
The Rope – Nightbird (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – The Rope)
The Rope, a Minneapolis-based band active since 2009, returns with a new release featuring eight tracks that immediately evoke the...
Pink Panther Project – Intoxicating Embrace (Digital/2CD Album – The Circle Project)
Pink Panther Project is an exciting new English act that has already released a few singles. Now, they're gearing up...
The Neuro Farm – Voices (Digital/CD/Vinyl/Cassette Album – Big Curve Music)
The American band The Neuro Farm has already made a name for itself with several albums and returns this year...
Tineidae – Dead Chapters (Digital Album – Artificers)
Ukrainian artist Pavlo Storonsky has been active under the Tineidae moniker for several years, building an impressive and successful discography....
Ark Zead – Niptaktuk (Digital/CD Album – Glacial Movements)
Ark Zead is a mysterious artist about whom even Glacial Movements knows very little. This debut album appears to be...
Sevit – Sevit (Digital/Vinyl Album – Sevit)
This is the second album by the American band Sevit. Four years after their debut, "On The Edge Of A...
Echoberyl interview: ‘We Get Bored Doing The Same Things Over And Over Again’
Echoberyl is an innovative French music band that has been captivating audiences with their unique sound and thought-provoking lyrics. Mixing...
eLxAr – Demons (Digital/CD Album – eLxAr)
eLxAr is an Italian duo that, in addition to releasing a multitude of singles, has now unveiled their third album....
Orghanon – Future In Motion (Digital/CD Album – Mahorka)
I’m pleased to present Orghanon's fourth album, a captivating creation from Italian solo artist Sergio Calzoni. Many readers may already...
20Hz – Sprawl (Digital/CD Album – 20Hz)
"Sprawl" is the third album from the Swedish solo project 20Hz, led by Erik Ångman. Following the release of his...
Nuda – Stranger (Digital/CD Album – Nuda)
Nuda is a female solo project from Seattle, USA. With a string of EPs and a previous album, I discovered...
Heimberg – Blind Eye & Isolation EP’s (Digital/CD Album – Icy Cold Records)
Heimberg is a French band from Strasbourg, now seeing their first two self-released EPs (“Isolation”and “Blind Eye”) compiled and released...
LPF12 – Burn The World Quietly (Digital Album – LPF12)
Sascha Lemon has been creating music as LPF12 for over 30 years. The German artist remains not only highly productive...
Anna Öberg interview: ‘It’s Fun To Mix Different Genres’
Swedish music artist Anna Öberg is a creative force, blending the nostalgic pulse of 80s Electro-Pop with the raw energy...
Lahka Muza – Piesne Ticha (Digital/CD Album – Hevhetia)
It has been 40 years since the Slovakian combo Ľahká Múza came into existence. Led by their enigmatic frontwoman, ‘Gudrun...
Soma – The Winged Measurer (Digital/Vinyl EP – Ant-Zen)
More than 20 years after their last release, the Australian duo Soma has returned with a long-lost gem. David Thrussell...
Michael Idehall – Apokryphos (Digital/Vinyl Album – Ant-Zen)
The highly prolific Michael Idehall makes his return to Ant-Zen with his latest album. One thing is certain: this artist...
LBWL – Crossed Parallels (Digital Mini-Album – Ant-Zen)
Does the name Lambwool ring a bell? LBWL is not only an abbreviation but also the latest project by French...
Im Namen Des Volkes – Loch Im System (Digital/Vinyl EP – Ant-Zen)
Matthias Schuster, widely recognized for his involvement in projects like Bal Paré, Das Institut, Akustikkoppler, ao, also serves as the...
Amorphous – Skepticism (Digital/CD Album – Semantics Productions)
“Skepticism” marks the fifth studio album by Gil OS, also known as Amorphous. Drawing inspiration from dystopian themes, the album...
Interview with Night In Athens: ‘My Performance Is Influenced By The Freedom For Abstract Expression’
Night In Athens is a solo project by Greek artist Tina Boleti, launched unexpectedly during the 2020 lockdown while she...
