Noromakina – Insomnia (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Cold Transmission Music)
"Insomnia", the second opus from Colombian act Noromakina, is a work designed to ignite dance floors. Blending Dark-Electro with EBM,...
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.
Top 25 industrial / darkwave / electro albums of 2024
What will we remember from 2024? This will, of course, differ for everyone, but I’ve noticed that as I grow...
Iamnoone – The Joy Of Sorrow (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Cold Transmission Music)
This marks the fourth album from the Italian project Iamnoone, and it radiates a sense of optimism, embracing the belief...
New Haunts – Hook (Digital/CD Album/Vinyl/Cassette – Cold Transmission Music)
Alice Sheridan, the British artist behind New Haunts, has been crafting her sound as a solo act for several years....
Unit:187 – KillCure (Digital/CD Album – Metropolis)
Unit:187 emerged in 1994, carving a niche in the Industrial music scene. Over the past 30 years, the band has...
Voltarenes – Wave (Digital/Vinyl EP – Ant-Zen)
The German outfit Voltarenes emerged 20 years ago but has remained silent for much of that time. Now, they return...
Escape With Romeo – Suspicious Bliss (Digital/CD Album – Zeit.Klang Records)
Escape With Romeo returns with their first new album since 2015. This year, the German band led by Thomas Elbern...
System – Autonomous Systems (Digital/CD Album – Progress Productions)
The Swedish duo System from Stockholm emerged over 20 years ago and now returns with their first new album since...
Ulesa – II (Digita/CD Album – Zoharum)
Three years after their enigmatic debut, Ulesa returns with a haunting follow-up. The new album features 8 tracks, each simply...
She Hates Emotions – Future Unknown (Digital/CD Album – Out Of Line)
Blutengel mastermind Chris Pohl returns with his side project, She Hates Emotions. This marks the third album he has released...
Engelsstaub – Seelengeiter (Digital/Vinyl Album – Musique Indépendante Noire)
Now, more than 30 years after their inception and with a remarkable discography to their name, Engelstaub invites us to...
Destroy Me Again – Cold By Design (Digital/CD Album – Infacted Recordings)
The debut album from German act Destroy Me Again follows a series of well-received EPs, and it firmly establishes the...
Ronny Moorings (Clan Of Xymox), an exclusive retrospective interview
It all began in 1983 under the name Xymox, a musical project founded and spearheaded by Ronny Moorings. Shortly after,...
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...