VIDEO L´ECLIPSE

Up next is one of my favourite releases from last week, a single I really looked forward to finally hear, and enjoy was and is from Swedens, Video L´Eclipse and the new imposing single "The Piece" 

Vidéo L'Eclipse is a Swedish synth-pop and darkwave duo from Vallentuna, near Stockholm, consisting of members Jonas Peterson (vocals) and Robert Tingelöf (synths/production). 

Formed in 2019, the band describes their music as a blend of electronic beats and a dark, steely sound—a soundtrack equally suited for "a 1920s time machine or a stroll through a graveyard in the space age." 

The band’s sound is firmly rooted in dark electropop, synthpop, and romantic retro-futurism. Musically, they are characterized by: 

• Heavy, melodic synth tracks 

• Jonas Peterson’s distinctive, deep, and emotionally charged vocals 

• Visual and lyrical themes inspired by retro sci-fi and dystopian films such as *The Time Machine*, *A Scanner Darkly*, and *Hardware*. 

Video L´Eclipse @ FACEBOOK 

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DJ Thessla / Tobbe P

METHYL ORANGE

The UK based producer Methyl Orange released his new EP "Lost For Words" last week on Friday and we have nice and enjoyable EP to listen at. We have 5 different remixes on this Remix EP.

Methyl Orange is not a traditional band, but rather the artist name for the solo project of British sound architect and musician Nick Wall, based in Manchester, UK. 

The music is best described as a blend of electronic music, modern synthwave, and cinematic soundscapes, where heavy synths meet melodic guitar lines. Most of the material is entirely instrumental. 

Methyl Orange’s style encompasses electronic music, synthwave, darkwave, and cinematic soundscapes. 

Notable, awards: Placed third in the "Best Electro Act" category at the UK’s Radio Wigwam Awards. 

Pressrelease: 

“My Lost for Words album remains one of my personal favourites, and this year marks its first birthday. To celebrate the occasion, I invited some of my musical friends to remix/rework tracks from the album, with the idea of bringing their creations together for a special Remix EP” says Nick Wall. “I was blown away by what came back. Every remix brings something unique to the original, with each artist approaching the music in their own inventive and adventurous way, adding their own unmistakable stamp while still retaining the melodies and the core Methyl Orange sound that runs through Lost for Words. The result is a collection of reimaginings that feel both familiar and completely fresh — and each one is something to savour.” 

Remixes on the EP comes from Natures Of Wires, Two:30, Pixelstorm, Murmurs Of Earth and Tipsy Eyes 

Methyl Orange @ FACEBOOK 

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DJ Thessla / Tobbe P

BLACKBOOK vs RUINED CONFLICT

We are getting close to a new fabolus weekend, also in many parts, HALLOWEEN weekend. 

I´m looking forward to see what releases comes out on Friday. But before Friday, time to go through some of this Fridays releases and first up is Blackbook with a new single and a new remix from Ruined Conflict in "Suffer In Silence" 

Right now on Klangwald with their former single "Different" they have climbed up to number 8 with the FrozenPlasma remix. 

BLACKBOOK is a Swiss-Dutch synth-pop and darkwave duo known for their nostalgic yet modern electronic music, as well as for the fact that the members wear masks to keep their identities secret. Behind these masks, however, are two established musicians and producers: Albert Den Dekker and Matthias Kräutli. 

Before founding BLACKBOOK in Winterthur in 2018, both members achieved significant success in other projects; one of them is behind several of the most-played radio songs in Switzerland, as well as the theme song for a successful international Netflix series. 

The band’s music is often described as a blend of 80s new wave, electropop, and modern dark synth-pop/futurepop. They draw significant inspiration from genre giants like Depeche Mode, while incorporating elements of indie pop and EDM. Their soundscape oscillates between danceable, neon-glittering beats and melancholic, emotive atmospheres. 

Ruined Conflict is an American electronic music project within the futurepop, synthpop, and EBM genres, formed in 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. The band was created by composer and vocalist Xavier Morales together with music producer Eric Holzer. At that time, both members already had over ten years of experience producing electronic music in their hometown. 

Pressrelease: 

Some pain has no voice—but it still deserves to be heard! 

RUINED CONFLICT drag BLACKBOOK’s “Suffer In Silence” into a harder and darker world. Heavy EBM beats and raw energy collide with the vulnerability of the original, turning silent pain into strength. 

It’s a song for the battles nobody sees, the feelings we bury, and the words we never manage to say. Dark, powerful and deeply emotional, this remix brings together BLACKBOOK’s synthpop soul and the relentless force of RUINED CONFLICT. 

No more hiding. No more silence. 

Blackbook @ FACEBOOK 

Ruined Conflict @ FACEBOOK 

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DJ Thessla / Tobbe P

PRIEST

One of the most hyped albumreleases this Friday came from PRIEST in "Altered State Police". 

PRIEST is a Swedish electronic synthpop and darkwave band formed in Linköping in 2015. 

The group is known for its dark, futuristic cyberpunk aesthetic, with members performing in masks, leather, and studs. The band garnered significant international attention from the outset, as it was founded by former members of the Grammy-winning hard rock band Ghost. 

While Ghost focuses on occult hard rock, PRIEST operates within an entirely different sonic landscape. Their music is rooted in 1980s dark synthpop, 1990s industrial and EBM (Electronic Body Music), as well as modern synthwave. 

The band describes their concept as a prophecy intended to guide humanity toward its next evolutionary step: merging with machines. Much like their parent band, Ghost, PRIEST keeps their identities hidden behind pseudonyms and elaborate face masks: 

• Mercury (Linton Rubino): Lead singer and frontman. He previously played bass live for Ghost under the name "Water." 

• Salt (Mauro Rubino): Keyboards. He previously played keyboards for Ghost under the name "Air." 

• Sulfur: Programming and keyboards. 

• Simon Söderberg (formerly "Alpha" in Ghost): Has served as the band’s producer and studio collaborator. 

The band’s fifth and latest studio album explores a cinematic, dystopian landscape, touching on themes of surveillance, AI, and human identity—all underscored by heavy 1990s-style breakbeats. 

Pressrelease: 

The Swedish androids give you a fresh, new take on the '90s synthpop and big beat era. With far greater depth and detail than before, Priest throws you on a journey through dystopian cityscapes, where surveillance and political distrust is on the brink to ignite a new revolution. 

The intent is to listen to Altered State Police as a whole, from start to finish — to completely immerse yourself in it. Questions may arise and find their answers on a later song, and if you have feelings and thoughts about certain subjects portrayed, think of the tracks as mental litmus tests taken over a decade of time. The writer moved on long ago, but this is the emotional ballast that needed to be exorcised. 

Memories and past experiences are the ultimate fuel for creativity — so if going back to another state helps you write a killer song, what's not to like? 

Altered State Police is uncompromising and written with the intention of being a classic album.

Produced and mixed by Leo Josefsson, known from Unify Separate and a former member of legendary Statemachine. Leo have produced the album together with Mercury (Linton Rubino) 

PRIEST @ FACEBOOK 

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DJ Thessla / Tobbe P

VINTAGE VOLTAGE

Chris Leaf and Pete Branch of Vintage Voltage is finally back with new music. 

"If It´s What It Takes" came out this Friday through Progress Productions. 

Vintage Voltage is a Swedish synth-pop duo that blends classic analog synthesizers with a modern darkwave aesthetic. The duo consists of two masked figures: Chris Leaf (vocals) and Pete Branch (synths and programming). They employ pseudonyms and maintain an enigmatic, anonymous persona to ensure the focus remains entirely on the music itself. 

Both members were active in the alternative electronic music scene for several decades before launching this project. The duo is signed to the renowned Swedish label Progress Productions, one of the country’s leading electronic music imprints. Shortly after their debut, they were selected to feature on the label’s 20th-anniversary compilation, among other highlights. 

Their sound is often described as a fusion of retro-futuristic electronic pop and melancholic darkwave. The music is driven by pulsating analog synths, heavy drum machines, and evocative melodies that explore the contrasts between hope and despair. Since debuting in 2024, they have released a series of well-received singles through Progress Productions and their own Vintage Voltage Bandcamp page. Notable tracks include their debut single "I Hate to Love You," as well as "Catch Me If You Can," "Fade Away" (partially recorded at the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin), and the latest single: "If It's What It Takes." 

*If It´s What It Take* describes as an infectious, classic electronic pop of the highest caliber, another masterpiece by the duo. 

Vintage Voltage @ FACEBOOK 

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DJ Thessla / Tobbe P

PURWIEN & KOWA

One of the albumreleases this Friday is from the German/Swiss duo Purwien & Kowa with "Sechs"

Purwien & Kowa release their sixth album SECHS. A synthpop journey through love, loss and delusional grandeur, through Town And Towers Recordlabel. 

Some bands reinvent themselves with every album. PURWIEN & KOWA have other priorities. With SECHS, their sixth studio album, Christian Purwien and Thomas Kowa continue their journey through the world of electronic pop, combining classic synthpop sounds, personal reflections and a distinctly ironic view of themselves and the world around them. 

*SECHS* finds the German-Swiss duo balancing the melodic appeal of 80s-inspired electronic music with darker emotions, social observations and a healthy disregard for musical self-importance. 

Produced by Olaf Wollschläger, the album brings together new material and revisited songs from the duo's musical past, creating a collection that moves between nostalgia, introspection and tongue-in-cheek commentary. 

With SECHS, Christian Purwien and Thomas Kowa deliver another chapter in a musical partnership that embraces contradictions: serious themes and absurd observations, emotional songs and ironic commentary, classic synthpop and a willingness to poke fun at themselves. 

PURWIEN & KOWA remain committed to making electronic pop on their own terms. And if the album has a guiding principle, it might be found in the title of one of its tracks: WE'RE WRONG. 

At least they know it. 

Purwien & Kowa @ FACEBOOK 

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DJ Thessla / Tobbe P

RYMDVERKET vs HAMSCH

If you like poetic verses goes electronic, you definitely should check out the new EP from the Swedish act of Rymdverket in collab with Hamsch.

"Enfant Adulte / Numb" was released this Friday. 

Rymdverket is a Swedish electronic and synth-pop duo from Karlstad, formed in 2024. 

The duo consists of Henric Byström (music production and keyboards) and Linda Ganters (vocals). Although they have been close friends for over 30 years, it was not until 2024 that they began making music together. 

Rymdverket’s sound is heavily influenced by the Scandinavian electro scene. Their music traverses a broad electronic landscape, combining: 

* Classic 80s synth-pop with atmospheric soundscapes and catchy choruses. 

* Dark undertones drawn from genres such as EBM (Electronic Body Music) and downtempo. 

* Unexpected elements of modern techno and melodic Nordic folk music. 

Byström draws much of his inspiration from acts such as Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Röyksopp, and the Swedish band Kite, while Ganters contributes a vocal style shaped by years of choral singing and early influences, including the Eurythmics. 

The Debut (2024): 

They first gained attention with their debut single, "Stuck in the Reality." 

First Album (2025): 

In August 2025, the duo released their debut album, "Some Kind of Start," via platforms such as Bandcamp. The album was acclaimed within the synth community and highlighted by the international music blog *Synthpop Fanatic* as one of the best albums of the year. 

Live Performances (2026): 

In the summer of 2026, the duo made their notable debut performance at the *Synth i Molkom* festival in Värmland, an event also featured in a segment by SVT Värmland.

Performing Arts Collaboration (2026/2027): 

In the autumn of 2026, they released the singles "Numb" and "Enfant Adulte." These tracks mark the beginning of a larger collaboration with poet Patric Hamsch Furudal for an upcoming stage production, set to premiere in 2027. 

Pressrelease: 

**Enfant Adulte** is a collaboration between Swedish electronic duo Rymdverket and poet Hamsch, exploring the lasting impact of a childhood shaped by addiction and instability.

Through deeply personal poetry and atmospheric electronic soundscapes, the track tells a story of growing up in a world where adults fail to provide safety, and how those early experiences continue to echo throughout adult life. 

Blending spoken word with cinematic, emotionally charged electronic music, *Enfant Adulte* is the first of four musical chapters from the upcoming stage production *Jag har alltid varit som vackrast när jag är som fulast* (I Have Always Been at My Most Beautiful When I Am at My Ugliest), scheduled for 2027. 

Rymdverket @ FACEBOOK 

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DJ Thessla / Tobbe P