Founded as a solo project in January 2014 by multi-instrumentalist Massimo Usai in Sardinia, Italy, Confrontational boasts a catalog of seven albums and several EPs, most of which are self-released. His working methodology, which frequently incorporates various collaborators, allows him to constantly explore new nuances within darkwave and other related influences. For its latest release,...
Blush Response, the alias of Berlin-based producer Joey Gonzalez, is an excellent example for observing the evolution of a genre like industrial over the last 15 years. His beginnings date back to 2010 (at least, that's when his first release under this project is dated), a time when the fusion of techno and industrial,...
Spammerheads, the Valencia-based duo known for their raw electronic sound, have been steadily cementing their reputation as one of the most solid projects in the new Spanish EBM scene. They now return with The Mire Chronicles. This new work, released by Banshees Records, is a sonic artifact born from catharsis. In the wake...
Swarm Intelligence, the project of Berlin-based Irish producer Simon Hayes, returns to the Natural Selection label. This return is marked by Radiance, a new evolution in his sound, offering a four-track immersion into the darker, more dystopian passages of techno. Hayes has released music on labels such as 47, Instruments of Discipline, and...
Within the landscape of extreme music, projects often emerge that promise darkness, but few manage to encapsulate a genuine sense of decay and existential anxiety. Eugène, the debut album from Farnakht, the solo project of gender-fluid artist Masha Von Farnakh, achieves this with an artistic force and a DIY vision that make it a compelling...
We interviewed Daniel Sombra, who is at the helm of Dark Valencia, to talk about a new event-based proposal, as on the upcoming 13th of September, there is a very interesting event at the Sala Matisse in Valencia aimed at dark, gothic, post-punk, and alternative music. We are going to delve deeper with Daniel himself...
Die Krupps is a foundational band in the history of industrial and electronic music, with origins tracing back to the early 1980s German punk scene. Founded in Düsseldorf in October 1980 by Jürgen Engler and Bernward Malaka, who were previously members of Male (considered Germany's first punk band), the group has undergone a remarkable...
Incendie is the artistic project of Arthur Bdt, a Berlin-based producer, DJ, and director. He is also known for his work with Area Z and his collaborations on projects like A.T.T.Corp and Human Spine. His signature style involves the creation of raw, cinematic, and introspective atmospheres, weaving a complex sound that draws from...
HEATHE opens the doors to a dark universe where handcrafted club rhythms and the raw energy of nu-metal collide with the sacred grandeur of gospel and the chaotic freedom of free jazz. This is a space of sonic confrontation, where dissonance is elevated to an art form and infinite repetition becomes a hypnotic mantra. The...
We are familiar with and excited by Philippe Gerber's facet as a producer under his alias John 3:16, a project he began almost two decades ago which culminated in a release on Industrial Complexx alongside Be The Hammer. However, parallel to his shadow production as a cult industrial music artist, he has forged a...
