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 

Supported by Electric Cafe & Muzik Mag Sweden

 

DJ Thessla

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 

Supported by Electric Cafe & Muzik Mag Sweden

 

DJ Thessla

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 

Supported by Electric Cafe & Muzik Mag Sweden

 

DJ Thessla

SPLIT VISION

Up next here on Muzik Mag Sweden today, is a new track that came out Yesterday from the Swedish act of Split Vision in the new single "Out Of Nowhere" that is out now through Town And Towers recordlabel. 

Pressrelease: 

Swedish synthpop act Split Vision unveil "Out Of Nowhere", the first single from their forthcoming album BetaCity. 

A melodic, emotional and irresistibly catchy uptempo synthpop track, that sounds like it could have stepped straight out of an 80s Scandinavian pop classic, while still feeling perfectly at home in 2026. 

There is something instantly familiar about Out Of Nowhere. From its memorable melody and uplifting electronic arrangement to its emotional storyline, the new Split Vision single captures the essence of the kind of melodic Swedish pop that once dominated radio and Eurovision stages. 

It is classic Scandinavian songwriting with a synthpop heart. 

Out Of Nowhere tells the story of someone who has spent years dealing with sorrow, uncertainty and emotional pain, only to be confronted unexpectedly with a declaration of love. After all the waiting and trying to heal, everything changes in an instant: "But suddenly, you whispered in my ear - I want you to love me." 

The song's central theme is that unexpected moment when something you never thought would happen, suddenly becomes real. The uncertainty disappears, and longing turns into hope, desire and the need to be seen and loved. 

A new chapter for Split Vision 

Split Vision @ FACEBOOK 

Supported by Electric Cafe & Muzik Mag Sweden

 

DJ Thessla

THESSLA ft LINDA AXELSSON x CRED x ARVID TUBA

Ok, it´s a NEW Music week and Yesterday it was the 11:th September, actually a terrible day since the 9/11 in United States happened for 25 years ago. 

One of the new releases from Yesterday was Thessla´s first official single in 2026 in a track that was first released on the debutalbum "Electric Cafe" last year with the amazing vocal by the singer and songwriter Linda Axelsson. 

The EP that came out Yesterday also includes two fantastic remixes from CRED and Arvid Tuba. 

The CRED remix is a smooth, tropical deep synthpop song with emotions and feelings. 

The Arvid Tuba remix is the exact opposite in terms of tempo and emotions, we have a arpeggo driven track with 80s all over it. 

You can stream the EP on Spotify, you can also grab it on Beatport and Bandcamp. 

Thessla is working on the follower up to the album "Electric Cafe" and it´s set to be released due 2026, soon the first single in 2026 of the new album comes out, and I can already now reveal that it will be a new DM cover with a new upcoming vocalist. 

Last year Thessla released his version of "The Sun & The Rainfall" with Sirpaul on the vocals. In case you have missed that one, you can stream it HERE and that release also came out with remixes from Les Berrtas and Arvid Tuba. 

Thessla @ FACEBOOK 

Linda Axelsson @ FACEBOOK 

CRED @ FACEBOOK 

Supported by Electric Cafe & Muzik Mag Sweden

 

DJ Thessla

SYNTHPOP SYMPHONY by DJ MATT WILLIAMS

Almost a month ago I was out here on the blog, private tragedy is the main reason for my absence, but life goes on. 

One of the best mixshows, radioshows outhere is Synthpop Symphony with DJ Matt Williams so let us start up with that, you have two hours of enjoyable music  to look forward for, from Matt, so, ENJOY!!! 

Pressrelease: 

Labor Day is behind us, the kids are back in school, vacations are winding down and pumpkin spice has somehow invaded everything. 😂 Technically, summer is hanging on until September 22… but I think we all know the deal. Summer 2026 is pretty much in the rearview mirror. And before Synthpop Symphony charges into fall, I thought this would be the perfect week to take a little trip back in time. 

So I went digging through the Synthpop Symphony archives and pulled out one of my favorite shows from March 2024 — SHOW 220! And here’s a fun end-of-summer fact: the word equinox comes from Latin for “equal night,” although day and night aren’t actually exactly 12 hours each on the equinox. 🌎☀️ Basically, even Mother Nature likes a remix. 😎 🎙️ 

THIS WEEK: SYNTHPOP SYMPHONY — SHOW 220 ENCORE This one is loaded with some fantastic music from Erasure, OMD, Pet Shop Boys, Howard Jones, De/Vision, Dead or Alive, Teleskop, Mind Machine, Lifelong Corporation, Knights, Claire Richards, Lucca Leeloo and a whole lot more. 🔥 A FEW OF MY FAVORITES: 🎵 Erasure — Love to Hate You (DB Remix) 🎵 Dead or Alive — Youthquake 2024 Megamix 🎵 Pet Shop Boys — Vulnerable 🎵 Claire Richards — Xanadu 🎵 Howard Jones — New Song (Farmyard Remix) 🎵 De/Vision — They Won’t Silence Us And Dead or Alive fans… that Youthquake Megamix runs nearly FIFTEEN MINUTES. You’re welcome. 😂 

Then we finish things off with the Lucca Leeloo — Prosperous Megamix, mixed by yours truly. This is one of those shows where I look at the playlist now and think, “Yeah… we played some seriously good stuff that week.” So whether you’re squeezing in one last weekend by the pool, putting away the patio furniture, or already decorating the house for Halloween 🎃… crank this one up. 

📻 SYNTHPOP SYMPHONY — SHOW 220 ENCORE Originally broadcast March 2024 Hosted by Matt Williams 🎹 The past, present and future of synth-driven music. And enjoy the trip into the archives because NEXT WEEK WE’RE BACK WITH AN ALL-NEW SYNTHPOP SYMPHONY! 

🚀🎶 Links: Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203920/episodes/19791944 Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/.../synthpop-symphony-344.../ 

1. Erasure – Love to Hate You (DB Remix) 

2. Teleskop – Insomnia 

3. Teleskop – Capsule of Light 

4. OMD – Stay With Me 

5. Dead or Alive – Youthquake 2024 Megamix 

6. Mind Machine – Always Tomorrow 

7. Mind Machine – Mortuary You 

8. Lifelong Corporation – Noises (Clean Mix) 

9. Pet Shop Boys – Vulnerable 

10. Eric C. Powell + Andrea Powell – Saturn 

11. Ed Izmestev – Simply Unearthly 

12. Claire Richards – Xanadu 

13. DJ Betto – Heart of Glass 

14. Howard Jones – New Song (Farmyard Remix) 

15. De/Vision – They Won’t Silence Us 

16. Knights – Julia 

17. Charlotte Gainsbourg – Sylvia Says 

18. Lucca Leeloo – Prosperous Megamix (Mixed by Matt Williams) 

Supported by Electric Cafe & Muzik Mag Sweden

   

DJ Thessla

COLD TRANSMISSION LABEL NIGHT

On October 17, the German label Cold Transmission is hosting a "Label Night", the 5:th edition, featuring four live acts in Rüsselsheim, Germany. 

This EP contains 4 amazing tracks, and I just LOVE, Lovataraxx from France, and my big favourite on the EP is actually Antipole & Pedro Code, just love the atmosphere over that song, the other tracks is also very good, with wellknown acts that we have heard before.

The 4 live bands + Aftershow Party is hosted by CT & Friends. 

LIVE: 

LOVATARAXX (FR) 

Antipole & Pedro Code (NO/PT) - first and only show in 2026 

Crying Vessel (CH/US/DE) 

Daniel Knutz (DE/BR) 

Cold Transmission @ FACEBOOK 

Supported by Electric Cafe & Muzik Mag Sweden 

 

DJ Thessla