Don’t know much about Burnet207, a project I was informed about through the social network’s channels – but from what’s offered in audio terms, this is exactly what we all prefer to think of in terms of the future – idealistic, naïve and to an extent uncertain, but still friendly in its unpredictable swash of glitches messing up with all tomorrow’s plans. While the Jacktone’s official channel brings to mind the likes of Chris…

  Heresy: A Tribute to Rational Youth is a brilliant example of a cleverly thought out Rational Youth covers compilation. Those who are not familiar with Rational Youth have really missed out on a part of synth pop music history. The band is one of the Canada’s synth sound pioneers and that makes them important, despite their lack of great commercial hits. Just last month the Tribute to Rational Youth compilation was released by Cold…

  Getting to hear this new synthpop duo from Amsterdam was a nice and refreshing experience. They came together just a year ago and recently, this month in fact, released their first EP under the name “Remember”. I guess it is in a way symbolic as this fresh duo should be followed and the tracks remembered. Zidonian X is in charge of composing, delivering the sound and producing, and is doing a great job at…

  As I really love both the work of Simple Minds and Leaether Strip, as soon as I saw this “tribute to Simple Minds” release from Claus Larsen, I immediately knew I would surely find something to enjoy greatly here. The first track is cleverly chosen, as it is one of the biggest Simple Minds hits back from the 1981; and who didn’t dance to “Love Song”? But Claus added something to the term “dance”…

  Working under the name of GUM, Jay Watson, mostly known for his work with Tame Impala and Pond released something quite intriguing in the form of his second coming “Glamorous Damage”. You are welcomed to the colourful world of GUM’s synths and guitars, sometimes funky, sometimes psychedelic. What would be the best way to describe this piece of work? Psychedelic-synth-pop-rock-euphoria. “Anesthetized Lesson”, relying on funky pop, is indeed all about funk but he turns…

  Another proof that 2015 was such a great year for getting to hear some brilliant releases is “Alpha” from The Department. Fans of synth-pop, electronica and new wave have the opportunity to enjoy one true synth-electro-wave experience. Even though “Don’t Give Up” shows you a bit more melancholic synth sound characteristic for Swedes, the next track “Take My Hand” is a bit more minimal electro painted, but still utterly melodic with the retro vibe;…

As a dedicated music fan, I really respect musicians who do everything on their own. You know, no marketing tricks, just convincing the public with your talent and not using manufactured promo talk we read too much these days. Because yes, everybody thinks he’s brilliant nowadays. Even if that’s everybody’s right to do so, we can only quote Ian Curtis: where will it end? Monica Jeffries is different though. She needed just two years before…

  So what is new with No More in the year 2015? Well, these German veterans of the underground music scene released their Silence & Revolt album just a while back and I had greatly enjoyed listening to it. Since they launched their first releases back in the early 80’s, what do they sound like today? From the first listening, a very up to date and modern sound, but with that lingering feeling that reaches…

  Even though Vukovar was formed in 2014, these guys were productive indeed and up until now, they produced two really brilliant releases. Their debut album Emperor, released in July, 2015 was well received by the critics, and not without reason. As I was first introduced to their second album Voyeurism, I was very much intrigued by the sound, so I really needed to check out their first coming. Emperor is blessed with that indie…

Andy Oppenheimer is a regular guest on AltVenger. Obviously because he is one of the pioneers of the minimal scene (the first release on the legendary Minimal Wave was by his band Oppenheimer Analysis), but of course because we love his music too. Last years Andy is involved in both Touching The Void (with Mark Warner who played in Sudeten Creche) and Oppenheimer MK II (with  Mahk Rumbae of Konstruktivists). So far Oppenheimer MK II…