ENCEPHALON

The Canadian Electro band of Encephalon released their new anticipating album "Automaton All Along" today. 

Pressrelease: 

Canadian electro-industrial powerhouse Encephalon returns with their most ambitious an immersive release yet, Automaton All Along, available now via Artoffact Records. This concept album is a deep dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and human identity, weaving a gripping narrative through pulsating beats, cinematic synth textures, and raw,evocative lyricism. 

Formed in Ottawa in the mid-2000s, Encephalon—comprising Matt Gifford (vocals, programming) and Sam Mainer (keyboards, live drums), has become a defining force in the global industrial music scene. Their genre-blurring sound fuses elements of dark electro, synthpop, and cyberpunk aesthetics, earning them a devoted following. Since their breakthrough debut, The Transhuman Condition (2011), and subsequent critically acclaimed albums Psychogenesis (2015) and Echoes (2021), Encephalon has consistently pushed the boundaries of electronic music, exploring themes of technology, identity, and existential dread. 

Automaton All Along is their boldest statement yet; a dystopian concept album that challenges listeners both sonically and intellectually. The record explores the blurred lines between man and machine, diving into the psychological and philosophical implications of a world where AI and consciousness become indistinguishable. Encephalon masterfully crafts a soundscape that is both eerily futuristic and deeply human, creating an experience that resonates long after the last track fades. 

With Automaton All Along, Encephalon reaffirms their position at the cutting edge of electronic music. The album’s intricate production, layered sound design, and thought-provoking lyrics make it a must-listen for fans of Front Line Assembly, Nitzer Ebb, The Prodigy, and anyone drawn to the darker, more cerebral side of electronic music. 

The second single from the album in "Synthskin6d" is one of next weeks challengers for the German Electronic Web Chart.

Encephalon @ FACEBOOK 

DJ Thessla of Muzik Mag Sweden & Electric Cafe

D.N.A

Welcome NEW MUSIC FRIDAY or HAPPY RELEASE DAY. 

We have entered the weekend and first up today/tonight is the new single "Survive" from D.N.A and it´s the second single from their upcoming album "Zeit der vergessenen Worte" that is set for release Summer 2025. 

D.N.A is on the same label as Kontrast and for us following German Electronic Web Chart you know about them so we have great stuff from Danse Macabre Records to look forward to. 

About D.N.A: 

D.N.A is an audio-visual NLEP project founded by Kai Trautmann and Ralf Baumann in 2023. The two artists met at the end of 2022 and founded the D.N.A. project shortly afterwards. 

The name D.N.A. is a deliberate reference to the basic genetic patterns in which both community and destruction are encoded. 

D.N.A @ FACEBOOK 

DJ Thessla of Muzik Mag Sweden & Electric Cafe

VINTAGE VOLTAGE

February 12 was the relaseday of the new Vintage Voltage single "Into The Void" and ofcourse, Electric Cafe played it on it´s releaseday, probably among the first radiostations in the World, it´s another masterpiece from Chris and Pete. 

"Into The Void" is another track that is a challenger for next weeks Klangwald Radio Chart.

Pressrelease: 

There comes a moment when darkness is no longer just a metaphor—it’s real, creeping closer, relentless. Vintage Voltage’s latest release, Into The Void, is not just a song; it’s a reckoning. With pulsing cold synths and shadow-drenched rhythms, it stares straight into the abyss—yet refuses to surrender. 

Balancing between the melodic pull of synthpop and the raw intensity of darkwave, Into The Void marks a deeper descent into darkness for Vintage Voltage. It is a journey through despair, but also a defiant whisper that something still burns. Fear may tighten its grip, but love never lets go. Even as the void calls, something deeper, stronger, and eternal remains. 

The track lingers in the fragile space between terror and tenderness, where every note is both a farewell and a promise. This is not just music. This is what it means to hold on, even as everything slips away. 

Vintage Voltage @ FACEBOOK 

DJ Thessla of Muzik Mag Sweden & Electric Cafe

VIOFLESH

I have some favourite tracks that has been released the last weeks and here is one of them, brilliant track with lots of emotions, stabbing synths and a haunting vocal, I´m talking about the chilean duo of VIOFLESH and the new single "Your Absence", this is really good, all of the tracks from them the past months have been epic in my opinion. If you haven´t listened to them, go to their Bandcamp or stream on Spotify.

About Vioflesh: 

Musical project, coldwave and synthpop. 

Its members are Vio lead vocals and lyrics and the music producer Flesh. 

The sounds move between dark atmospheres and full of depth and sensuality. 

Vioflesh @ FACEBOOK 

DJ Thessla of Muzik Mag Sweden & Electric Cafe

BLACKBOOK

One of the new entrys on this weeks Klangwald Radio Chart is the Swiss act of Blackbook with the new fantastic single "I Am Not A Robot" that is out now through Dark Tunes on Spotify and Bandcamp. 

About Blackbook: 

BLACKBOOK is a duo from Switzerland. 

One half of the duo is responsible for various radio hits which are still among the most played Swiss songs, as well as the title song of a successful international Netflix series. 

The other half is a musician of several of the best-known acts in Switzerland. His history as a songwriter and producer includes numerous chart successes and number 1 hits 

Pressrelease: 

When the machines take over, it’s time to fight back beats! 

After their successful album “Radio Strange” and an incredible year of festival performances and headline shows, BLACKBOOK is back with “I Am Not A Robot” — a powerful synthpop anthem that hits you right in the heart. 

With their modern synthpop sound, 80s wave flair, and memorable vocals, this track captures the strength of the human spirit in a digital world. With catchy melodies that shine through the darkness, this wonderful song will have you dancing while feeling more alive than ever. 

This is your moment to break free and rise above the noise. 

Blackbook @ FACEBOOK 

DJ Thessla of Muzik Mag Sweden & Electric Cafe

MASSIVE EGO

This Thursday I´m doing some recap of releases from the last weeks, and one of them is the UK based constellation of Massive Ego and their new single "(My) Death Song" that is one of the challengers for next weeks GEWC, out now through Out Of Line Music on Spotify and Bandcamp. 

About Massive Ego: 

Electro/ Industrial Pop band formed in 1996 in the UK. Signed to Out Of Line Music in Germany since 2015. Performed at festivals and venues across the UK and Europe including M’era Luna, Amphi, WGT and Out Of Line Weekender. 

Massive Ego @ FACEBOOK 

DJ Thessla of Muzik Mag Sweden & Electric Cafe

XENTURION PRIME

More new music for you, this time from Progress Productions archive and brand new stuff from the Scandinavian constellation of Xenturion Prime with the new single "Leviathan Alpha" 

Pressrelease: 

"Leviathan Alpha" is the first single taken from the upcoming album from Swedish/Norwegian trio Xenturion Prime. Once again they prove that they're at the absolute top of their game, mixing hard and heavy beats with their signature atmospheric synthpop sound. 

As a bonus we are treated with the "b-sides" VHS and a cover of "Dust In The Wind" originally released by the band Kansas. 

Xenturion Prime @ FACEBOOK 

DJ Thessla of Muzik Mag Sweden & Electric Cafe