Richard Silverthorn of Mesh on “Gothic Meets Classic” and the “Live at Neues Gewandhaus Leipzig” album

Richard Silverthorn of Mesh on “Gothic Meets Classic” and the “Live at Neues Gewandhaus Leipzig” album

  Bristol’s best know synthpop act Mesh, have released a new album, and it’s quite different from previous releases. It features songs recorded at the 2015 Gothic Meets Classic event, where Mesh performed new arrangements of their songs by classical producer and pianist Conrad Oleak, with a 65 piece orchestra. Alongside the live recording are three additional reworked songs, which were recorded  in the studio with a smaller ensemble and piano. The album comes in a variety of physical media options for the dedicated…

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Super Dragon Punch!! “Shatter” – EP review

Super Dragon Punch!! “Shatter”  – EP review

  The Belgian newcomer Super Dragon Punch!! released their first EP Shatter in October this year. They performed at BIMfest festival 2017 in Belgium after winning at Dark Demons Night. The band delivers the unique sound which can be described as a mix of of synth pop, future pop, EBM and electronic music influences. Shatter consists of 4 tracks which deliver raw energy, heavy beats, catchy synth melodies and powerful vocals. The opening track “Core”…

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Parade Ground “Sanctuary”- album review

Parade Ground “Sanctuary”- album review

If you have ever listened to Parade Ground, you must have discovered the great artistic power which drove brothers Jean-Marc and Pierre both musically and on their live performances. This legendary Belgian duo started their music career in the 80s. However, the band is still rocking in the new millennium and what more proof than their latest Sanctuary album. They were inspired by Wire, Magazine and Buzzcocks, among other UK bands of the era. However,…

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Am Tierpark “Trashy Luxury” – album review

Am Tierpark “Trashy Luxury” – album review

  Like many other synth pop fans, I have been waiting for the second Am Tierpark studio album with great anticipation. I have been following the project since Uncaged and I am proud to consider myself an Am Tierpark fan. Over the last couple of years, the collaboration between John R. Mirland (music and production) and Claus Larsen (lyrics and vocals) was indeed fruitful. They merge the 80s influences with the modern approach and create…

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Struggler “The Gap” – album review

Struggler “The Gap” – album review

  After the Struggler’s live performance at BimFest in 2016 I became quite intrigued by them. The raw noise-punk-rock and alternative sound they delivered on stage was a good introduction to the band’s work. It was a bit difficult to dig out more facts about them; there isn’t too much you can find on the internet. However, I was really happy when I received their latest release in the form of the new album The…

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