EMMON vs KRIS BAHA

Last out tonight is the new EMMON single that came out this Friday, well, a new remixsingle is the right word. 

"Relics" have been remixed by Kris Baha.

The remix is a big beat version with elements of Techno, a bit similar to legendary The Prodigy. 

Pressrelease: 

EMMON continues the road towards the forthcoming remix album ICONMIXED with a fierce new interpretation of Relics by Berlin-based Australian producer Kris Baha. 

Known for a mutant collision of EBM, industrial, techno, breaks and '90s rave—and for remixes of artists including Boy Harsher, Boys Noize and Kontravoid—Baha transforms EMMON's dark electro original into a peak-time dancefloor weapon. Big-beat attitude collides with hard techno, pounding rhythms and raw rave energy, while the darkness at the heart of EMMON's sound remains firmly intact. 

The remix does not simply increase the tempo or weight of the original. Baha pulls Relics apart and rebuilds it for a different physical space, replacing its restrained tension with forward motion and impact. Distorted electronics, forceful percussion and a sense of barely controlled momentum push the track towards the point where alternative club music, industrial pressure and rave abandon become indistinguishable. 

Originally released on EMMON's 2025 album ICON, Relics already represented a meeting between different corners of the Swedish electronic underground. The track features guest vocals from Agent Side Grinder frontman Emanuel Åström, whose presence adds another human shadow to EMMON's stark electronic landscape. 

That collaborative thread has continued through the ICONMIXED campaign. In August, Agent Side Grinder delivered their own remix of Relics, pushing the song towards '90s house through LinnDrum rhythms, Euro-disco riffs and acid basslines. Kris Baha now takes the same source material somewhere altogether more punishing: away from nocturnal melancholy and directly into the pressure of the dancefloor. 

The result captures the central idea behind ICONMIXED. Rather than presenting remixes as secondary versions, EMMON has invited artists with distinctive identities to reinterpret the world of ICON on their own terms. Each collaborator reveals a different possibility within the original songs, connecting EMMON's established synth and darkwave foundations with wider international scenes spanning EBM, post-punk, industrial music, techno and club culture. 

Across the project, EMMON's music becomes a meeting point between artists, cities and generations of electronic music. The songs retain their emotional and melodic core, but their surroundings keep shifting—from darkwave and post-punk to house, EBM, industrial electronics and hard techno. With Relics (Kris Baha Remix), that process reaches its most explosive point yet. 

The remix album "ICONMIXED" are set to be released in October 23rd. through the label Icons Creating Evil Art.

EMMON @ FACEBOOK 

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TWICE A MAN

In the end of the 70s, to be more exact, 1978, Twice A Man was formed in the name of Cosmic Overdose but 1981 they changed the name to Twice A Man. 

Twice A Man consists of Dan Söderqvist and Karl Gasleben from the begining and later on, Jocke Söderqvist. 

Twice A Man is signed by DEPENDENT, the home of acts like Covenant and Beborn Beton just to mention some and in the end of November, 20:th, the album "Reveries Before Silence" comes out. 

The first single of the album is "Desert Storm" and are available now on Spotify. 

Pressrelease: 

TWICE A MAN comment: "The first single track, 'Desert Snow', is one of our musical footprints in a time marked by uncertainty, division, and change", Karl Gasleben explains on behalf of the band collective. "This song reflects on the world we live in today while reminding us that hope and positive thinking can still be a path toward unity. As modern societies continue to challenge our sense of human connection, we need to find what brings us together rather than what drives us apart. If we can discover a common voice that leads us away from war, polarisation, and the climate crisis, there is still a future worth believing in. We want to be able to look our children in the eyes and speak about tomorrow with honesty, responsibility, and hope. 'Desert Snow' is our contribution to that conversation – a song that carries both reflection and faith in a better future." 

Parallel to their new album, TWICE A MAN will also release a collection of rare tracks revolving around marine themes that have been gathered in a 48-page 2CD artbook under the title "The Marine Trilogy" on November 20, 2026 

Link for PRE-SALE 

Twice A Man @ FACEBOOK 

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THE SOUND VEIL SOCIETY

The Swedish/Norway duo of The Sound Veil Society have released their debutalbum "Things We Kept" that is OUT NOW through the Swedish label of Progress Productions. 

The Sound Veil Society is Hasse Mattssoin and Erlend Eilertsen. 

Pressrelease: 

Finally... the long awaited debutalbum from Swedish/Norwegian duo The Sound Veil Society. 

The album "Things We Kept" was released on September 11th 2026 via Progress Productions on formats: Digital, CD (Incl. Bonustracks), Limited Edition Black/White Splatter Vinyl and an extremlly limited edition MiniDisc (Includes exclusive bonustrack only released on MiniDisc). 

The wait has been long but ever since the band dropped their debutsingle "The River" they have been working hard to deliver what we promise is one of the strongest records EVER to be released within the electronic popmusic scene. They also invited swedish act KÅRP to feature on one of the tracks. 

To celebrate the release of the preorder we also released a video of a liverecording from E-Only Festival / Leipzig 2026-03-13 captured by no other than the brilliant Alex Jung. The band is already confirmed for several festivals 2027 including Eastside in Halle/Salle. 

My thoughts: 

The album contains 11 tracks and if you are a fan of for example KITE you will adore this duo, this is indie, electronic pop when it´s best. 

The debutsingle "The River" is one of my favourite tunes, I understand why that was the debut, with a great vocal and a classic right on production. The single "Hunger For Light" is another great track, with a smooth pad in the start and a build up that reminds me of Summer and blue sky, so two brilliant singles there. "OK" is also one of the singles of the album, also an enjoyable track to listen to. The other songs on the album goes in the spirit of an electronic indiesound and electronic pop, synthpop, good productions, a fine line and I can imagine this album on the homespeakers when you are just chillin in the sofa, and reboot your brain after a tough and long day at work. 

Ok, my top three from the album is: "The River", "Bound In Circles" just love the soundscape there and "Hunger For Light" 

The Sound Veil Society @ FACEBOOK 

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LLUVA

It´s Sunday and I have been away both Friday and Saturday on DJ gigs, double up Yesterday so I have not been able to go through everything that was released this past week and Friday but some of them I have managed to check out, like the new single from LLUVA and "Maldigo Tu Nombre" that is out now through Retro Reverb. 

LLUVA is soon ready to release a new album, set for release on the 18:th September. 

Pressrelease: 

MALDIGO TU NOMBRE is a dark, intense and defiant song born from anger towards abuse of power, fear and oppression. Driven by a powerful production of guitars, electronic elements and an almost industrial atmosphere, the track builds a growing sense of tension before exploding into a chorus that becomes a direct statement of defiance: “Maldigo tu nombre” — “I curse your name.” 

The lyrics portray a power that begins to collapse when there are no longer any flags left to hide behind. An empire built on terror, ultimately consumed by the very darkness it created. There is no attempt to soften the message or offer an easy answer. 

MALDIGO TU NOMBRE is anger, confrontation and rejection — a song about facing those who seek to impose themselves through fear and refusing to remain silent. 

LLUVA @ FACEBOOK 

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ASTRALI

More throwbacks now, just like the post before, we go back a while, and this time I handle the Swedish duo of Astrali that released their version of one of the most streamed songs EVER from Depeche Mode in "Enjoy The Silence" that is OUT NOW!!!

I like this version, it´s Astrali but with touches of DM, the soundscapes is different and ofcourse the vocal but still, I Enjoyed The Silence, excellent work by Astrali. 

If you like this version by Astrali, go and vote for them on Klangwald, you can vote HERE 

Astrali @ FACEBOOK 

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VOGON POETRY

I have been away for a little while and during that, there have been great songs been released so let us do a little throwback to the end of August when the latest single from Vogon Poetry in "Further Than Before" was released through Audite Records. 

Pressrelease: 

Further Than Before is a melancholic synthpop journey inspired by the brilliant TV series For All Mankind. 

Filled with soaring melodies, atmospheric synths and John Andersson’s unmistakable voice, the song captures the excitement, sacrifice and endless ambition of pushing beyond the known. 

Pure Vogon Poetry, reaching further than before. 

Vogon Poetry @ FACEBOOK 

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ENDZUSTAND

If you like me is a big fan of Dark Electronic EBM you should definitely check out the duo Endzustand. The duo release music through Echozone and in July the single "Machinenangst" came out and this Friday the album "Macht Gesellschaft" was released. 

The album is a dark, hard and aggresive powerful album, the vocals are rough, intense and spot on, the kind of sound I like in EBM. I really like many of the tracks, the single "Machinenangst" put the album directly on point, great album with so many good track, a must have. 

Pressrelease: 

In July 2023, ENDZUSTAND solidified into a permanent duo featuring Rudi and Ralle. Rudi is not only the man behind the drums but also a key source of inspiration and a critical sounding board during the development of new songs and sounds. 

Work on the upcoming ENDZUSTAND album, “Macht Gesellschaft”, began in the autumn of 2024 at the new Phönix-Studio. The result is a collection of new sonic worlds, sophisticated arrangements, and driving beats – all in the uncompromising tradition of EBM. The sound has evolved, becoming at times more playful, yet without ever losing sight of EBM’s raw energy and propulsive nature. 

Complementing the music are critical lyrics addressing society and human interaction, delivered by a dynamic voice that gives the songs a new level of intensity. Rudi’s backing vocals also play a significant role in shaping the distinctive sound of the new tracks. The lyrics are often deliberately stripped-down and upfront, getting straight to the heart of the matter – critical, occasionally biting, and frequently laced with a healthy dose of sarcasm. 

The result is a sound that is even more powerful and multifaceted than anything ENDZUSTAND has released to date. 

As with previous releases, this album was mixed and mastered by Achim Dreßler (Wellencocktail Studio). He is the architect behind the punchy sound that defines ENDZUSTAND, providing the songs with a distinctive signature style that is reflected in both the vocals and the soundscapes. 

Following the release of the first single, "Maschinenangst", on July 3, 2026, the new ENDZUSTAND album, “Macht Gesellschaft” is OUT NOW!!!. 

Further singles are already in the pipeline featuring exciting remixes and reinterpretations by fellow artists from the EBM scene, as well as potentially further new songs. With its blend of uncompromising beats, distinctive sounds, and critical lyrics, this album marks an important step in the evolution of ENDZUSTAND. 

Endzustand @ FACEBOOK 

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