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Macabre Shoutout: The Dead Electrics Unveils Their Latest Single “Thots and Prayers”

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Jimmy of The Dead Electrics
Jimmy of The Dead Electrics

The Dead Electrics arrived on the alternative music scene a few years ago when they debuted their first track in 2018. Since then, they’ve produced a mix of singles and an EP catering to the post-punk, darkwave, and industrial music crowds. They describe their style as “Music for the Strange of Heart.” Their newest song, “Thots and Prayers,” continues the band’s exploration into cryptic realms and subject matter.

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Industrial Band Divine Shade Drops Debut Album ‘Fragments-Vol. 1’

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Divine Shade
Divine Shade

Divine Shade is starting the year off on a high note with the release of their debut full-length album, Fragments-Vol. 1. The neo-industrial band has roots in Lyon, France. They’ve been around for a decade, releasing singles and touring across Europe. While I’ve reviewed a couple of their tracks, I was eager to listen to their first LP.

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Macabre Shoutout: Divine Shade Debuts Neo Industrial Rock Track “Hate And Oblivion”

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"Hate And Oblivion" by Divine Shade
“Hate And Oblivion” by Divine Shade

Divine Shade continues to unleash their neo industrial rock sounds into the ether with their latest single, “Hate And Oblivion.” The band is based in Lyon, France, and has already collaborated with prominent figures in the industrial music scene, from Gary Numan to former Nine Inch Nails drummer, Chris Vrenna. The new single gives a taste of a bigger forthcoming project.

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Dilemma Delivers Dark Electronic Sounds in New EP ‘Becoming Alive’

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Alex Elias of Dilemma (Photo credit: Shervin Lainez)
Alex Elias of Dilemma (Photo credit: Shervin Lainez)

For more than a decade, Dilemma has been creating darkly alternative music. It’s a New York-based solo project that was established by producer Alex Elias. The latest EP Becoming Alive was my introduction to his music and it interestingly fuses together various genres that create a cyber gothic nightclub atmosphere. Let’s dive deeper, shall we?

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Mörksugga Creates a Cryptic Universe in His Debut Dark Ambient & Industrial Album ‘Så Småningom Tar Allting Slut’

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Mörksugga
Mörksugga 

Dark soundscapes are emanating from Scandinavian lands, generated by Mörksugga. This one-man band was formed by Ulrik who’s based in Sweden and has been involved in the music scene since he was a teen. He recently released his first full-length album titled Så Småningom Tar Allting Slut, which translates to “eventually, everything ends.” The work is riveting and has a pounding intensity that persists from start to finish.

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Ulvtharm Unleashes a Post-Apocalyptic Soundscape in New Album ‘7 Uthras’

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Jouni Ollila of Ulvtharm
Jouni Ollila of Ulvtharm

When you play 7 Uthras, be prepared to enter a post-apocalyptic world where shadows prevail. This is the second album by Ulvtharm, a musical project from the creative mind of Jouni Ollila, who is also the co-founder of the black industrial group MZ 412. In this new work, he constructs a decaying landscape where all hope is seemingly lost for humanity. The amalgamation of dark ambient and industrial sounds delivers an enigmatic and cinematic listening experience.   

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Arkham Sunset’s New Album ‘Failure Analysis’ Blends a Mix of Dark Electronic Elements

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Gerry Hathaway of Arkham Sunset
Gerry Hathaway of Arkham Sunset

I went in listening to Arkham Sunset’s newest album with only a vague idea of what to expect. Based in Portland, OR, Gerry Hathaway is the founder and artist behind the music project and classifies his sound within the industrial, darkwave and synthpop genres. When I played Failure Analysis, my ears were met with an interesting blend of electronic sounds that spanned the entire album.

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Macabre Shoutout: Divine Shade’s Electrically Charged Industrial Track “Oublier”

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Hailing from Lyon, France, Divine Shade is a band that blends a mix of dark alternative sounds that include industrial, darkwave and electronic. Last October, they dropped a single titled “Oublier,” which gives a taste of a bigger music project they’re currently working on. The song is my introduction to this group, and I’m pleasantly pleased with what I hear.

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Zeitgeist Zero’s New ‘Meddling With the Forces’ Album Transports Listeners to the Other Side

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Zeitgeist Zero's Meddling With the Forces album cover
Zeitgeist Zero’s Meddling With The Forces album cover

If you’ve been pining to find a band that embodies the essence of the dark alternative sound, Zeitgeist Zero is the remedy you’ve been seeking. The Anglo-Irish group unites darkwave and industrial genres to create a listening experience that makes you want to move and puts you in a trance. Their new album, Meddling With The Forces, dropped this past Halloween and has been my formal introduction to the band. Let’s a take a closer peek at their latest musical endeavor, shall we?

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Spotlight on Wikka: Classical Music Artist with Gothic Flair

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Wikka (Photo by Jacob Maximillian Baron)
Photo by Jacob Maximillian Baron

The worlds of classical music and dark alternative magically collide when listening to the melodies of Wikka. The artist behind the persona is Alexia DelGiudice Bigari who’s an adept vocalist and violist from New York City. She studied at The Juilliard School, then went on to receive her Master of Music degree at Northwestern University. Her classically trained background and appreciation for the macabre influence her art, and the result is enticing.

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