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Introducing MADELINE GOLDSTEIN

Formally of synth-tinged Portland band FRINGE CLASS, front woman Madeline Goldstein went solo in 2019 having discovered Ableton to free herself of the traditional band format. 2022’s ‘One More Day’ signified a revitalised approach in more song-based structures. Madeline Goldstein’s latest single ‘Seed Of Doubt’ is a brooding slice of gothwave in a manner akin to LEATHERS. Continue Reading ›

JENNIFER TOUCH Interview

Born in Dresden, Jennifer Touch presented her first recordings in 2014 although only released her first album in 2020. The now Berlin-based daughter of DDR flower-power children presents her second album ‘Midnight Proposals’. With its imminent release, Jennifer Touch spoke about her career to date and the making of her “Post-Wave-Cold-Pop-Acid-Romance” opus… Continue Reading ›

THE ELECTRONIC LEGACY OF 1983

In addition to albums, several standalone singles were to be key to 1983 for those with a preference for the synthesized form. NEW ORDER’s ‘Blue Monday’ and KRAFTWERK’s ‘Tour De France’ became iconic works. So here are 20 albums contributing to the electronic legacy of 1983. Listed in alphabetical order, there is a restriction of one album per artist moniker... Continue Reading ›

ZANIAS Simulation

Following one of the most traumatic years of her life, Alison Lewis is back as ZANIAS to present more of her emotional catharsis to music. The first fruit of labours is the excellent ‘Simulation’ which is a bittersweet ode to the Australian’s adopted home of Berlin where she "landed here at twenty-three". It is from the forthcoming album ‘Chrysalis’, out soon on Lewis’ own Fleisch Records. Continue Reading ›

YUKIHIRO TAKAHASHI 1952-2023

Yukihiro Takahashi, the drummer and lead vocalist of YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA has sadly passed away at the age of 70. Born in Tokyo, Takahashi first came to prominence as the drummer of THE SADISTIC MIKA BAND, He released his first solo album, the lounge-flavoured ‘Saravah!’ in 1978. But that same year, he was invited by producer Haruomi Hosono to form YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA. Continue Reading ›

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