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EVOL MUSIC GROUP SIGNS ELEKTRIKILL AS “MY SALVATION” EMERGES FROM THE SHADOWS

March 21, 2026 Evol Radio 1 Comment

Something darker is taking shape as Evol Music Group welcomes Elektrikill—ushering in a release that feels less like music, and more like a transmission from the edge of collapse.

⚡ A SIGNAL FROM THE VOID

Evol Music Group has officially signed Elektrikill, the project of Steve Vil, marking a calculated step deeper into the industrial underground. This isn’t a surface-level collaboration—it’s an alignment of intent. Cold, deliberate, and unapologetically intense.

At the center of this signing is “My Salvation”—a release that doesn’t offer comfort, but confrontation. Built on stark contrasts and controlled tension, the track pulls listeners into a space where clarity and distortion coexist. It’s not designed to be easy. It’s designed to be felt.

🔥 A SOUND THAT DOESN’T ASK PERMISSION

Elektrikill operates in a space where restraint and aggression collide. Minimal yet heavy, clinical yet emotional, the project strips away excess and leaves only what matters—pulse, pressure, presence.

“My Salvation” extends beyond a single version, evolving through multiple forms that reshape its impact. Each iteration exposes a different layer, reinforcing a singular identity rooted in precision and atmosphere.

⚙️ ARTIST-FIRST. CONTROL REMAINS INTACT

True to Evol Music Group’s foundation, this partnership is structured with intention. The agreement is built to prioritize creative control and long-term alignment, ensuring the artist’s vision remains at the forefront while establishing a framework designed for growth, trust, and sustainability.

This isn’t about taking from artists. It’s about building with them.

🚀 THE NEXT PHASE BEGINS

With Elektrikill now part of the Evol Music Group roster, the direction is clear: darker, sharper, more focused. This signing signals a continued push toward music that doesn’t just exist in the background—but demands attention.

“My Salvation” is only the beginning.

🌐 Deep Dive into the Universe of Elektrikill
Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – YouTube – Spotify

COP International, Cutting Edge Culture Updates, New Music Release

Stoneburner Announces New EP Invasive Species — A Brutal Reflection of a World on Edge

March 16, 2026 Evol Radio Leave a comment

Industrial darkwave project Stoneburner is preparing to return with a powerful new release titled Invasive Species, arriving this Friday. The EP marks the latest chapter from the mind of Steven Archer, continuing a legacy of emotionally charged, dystopian electronic music that feels uncannily aligned with the anxieties of the modern world.

A Soundtrack for an Uncertain Era

Over the years, Steven Archer has built a reputation for transforming tension, instability, and the haunting beauty of societal fracture into immersive sonic experiences. With Invasive Species, that artistic approach remains firmly intact.

The upcoming EP channels the uneasy atmosphere of the present moment—capturing feelings of disruption, transformation, and survival within a shifting cultural landscape. Archer’s work often blends harsh electronic textures with deeply human emotional currents, creating music that is both unflinchingly brutal and strikingly intimate.

The result is a release that doesn’t simply comment on the world around us—it feels like it was born directly from it.

Continuing the Stoneburner Legacy

Fans who have followed Stoneburner through previous releases know that every project exists within its own carefully constructed universe. Invasive Species continues that tradition, presenting a distinct sonic environment where industrial rhythms, dark electronic atmospheres, and raw emotional honesty collide.

The announcement comes via COP International, where label founder Christian Petke emphasized the importance of independent artists and the communities that support them. In a music landscape often dominated by algorithms and corporate playlists, releases like Invasive Species serve as a reminder that underground scenes still thrive because of passionate listeners and dedicated creative networks.

A New World to Explore

For longtime supporters of Stoneburner, the message is clear: this new EP continues the project’s tradition of immersive storytelling and emotional intensity. For newcomers, Invasive Species offers a doorway into a musical universe where darkness, beauty, and truth collide.

As the release approaches, the anticipation surrounding Stoneburner’s latest chapter continues to build—promising another bold exploration of sound and atmosphere from one of dark electronic music’s most distinctive voices.

🎶 Listen Now:

Deep Dive into the Universe of Stoneburner

Official Website – Bandcamp – Facebook – Instagram – YouTube – COP International

Cutting Edge Culture Updates, Independant Release, New Music Release

Viral Metal Collaboration Ignites Ahead of March 12 Release

March 3, 2026 Evol Radio Leave a comment

A spontaneous creative spark has evolved into a powerful new metal collaboration set to drop March 12 across all major streaming platforms.

From Concept to Collaboration

What began as an instrumental metal reinterpretation quickly transformed into a full-fledged duet. After Derek Hung crafted a heavy reimagining of a track originally featuring Katseye’s vocals, a bold suggestion to incorporate aggressive female screams led to direct collaboration. The result is an officially recorded and distributed cover that showcases both artists sharing vocal duties in a high-impact performance.

Now finalized and delivered to distribution, the single captures the raw energy that first inspired its creation — fusing precision metal instrumentation with dynamic vocal interplay that balances intensity with attitude.

About Derek Hung

Anaheim-based metal vocalist, guitarist, and producer Derek Hung continues to build momentum as a rising force in modern heavy music. He has appeared in a featured video during Thirty Seconds to Mars’ 2023 Lollapalooza performance and fronts the metal projects Catalust and Luxe Exit. His most recent single surpassed 200,000 streams and serves as the first release from an upcoming collaborative album with Dal Av, expected later this year.

Production & Visual Direction

The track was mixed and mastered by Scottay Siegel, whose credits include Woe Is Me, Jackson Rose, Darknet, and Andy Cizek. His production expertise delivers clarity and impact to the track’s aggressive instrumentation and layered vocals.

Stream “Internet Girl” Here

The single is supported by custom cover artwork and a Spotify Canvas created in collaboration with visual artist Eliza (so.dsg). Known for her cyber-goth and digital-grunge aesthetic, Eliza’s visuals blend a playful, feminine edge with darker tonal elements aligned with both Derek Hung and Fae Fatale’s artistic identities.

This release stands as a testament to creative chemistry and momentum — transforming a simple idea into a fully realized and sonically explosive collaboration.

Deep Dive Into The Universe of Derek Hung & Fae Fatale
Official Website – Instagram – Facebook – YouTube – Spotify

Cutting Edge Culture Updates, Interviews, Lifestyle

Evol Radio Announces Exclusive j:dead Interview — Publishing January 18, 2026

January 3, 2026 Evol Radio

An unfiltered conversation is coming.

On January 18, 2026, Evol Radio will publish an exclusive in-depth interview with j:dead, diving beneath the surface of one of the most emotionally confrontational industrial projects currently emerging from the underground.

This interview moves beyond standard promo cycles, instead unfolding as a PAST / PRESENT / FUTURE narrative—examining origin, escalation, and intent with brutal clarity.

A PROJECT BUILT FROM PRESSURE

Since the release of Pressure, j:dead has positioned the project as more than sound—using distortion, repetition, and emotional friction as tools for self-examination. With the follow-up single Disgusting, the project sharpens its edge, turning inward and outward at the same time, forcing listeners to sit with discomfort rather than escape it.

The upcoming Evol Radio interview traces the roots of j:dead’s identity, exploring the moments that demanded the project exist in the first place, and how those early impulses continue to shape its trajectory.

PRESENT TENSION, FUTURE COLLISION

At the center of the conversation is j:dead’s evolving release strategy—monthly drops designed not for algorithmic noise, but for progression in real time. The interview dissects how this approach affects creative detachment, listener connection, and the emotional cost of staying exposed in public.

Topics include:

The psychological meaning behind the name j:dead
The shift from endurance to confrontation between releases
The role of discomfort as a catalyst for growth
Whether j:dead is meant to exist on stage—or remain internal and solitary

This isn’t a surface-level Q&A. It’s a study in self-awareness, pressure, and refusal to numb out—a conversation for listeners who don’t just consume music, but use it as a mirror.

The full interview will be published January 18, 2026, exclusively on evolradio.com.

Deep Dive into the Universe of j:dead

Website – Bandcamp – Spotify – Instagram

Cutting Edge Culture Updates, Independant Release, New Music Release

NIGHT RIVALS Sink Their Teeth Into “Vampires In Love (Black Eyes And Love Bites)” 🩸

November 8, 2025 Evol Radio

Just in time for the dark season, NIGHT RIVALS return with their haunting new single “Vampires In Love (Black Eyes And Love Bites)” — a seductive mix of passion, pain, and pulse-pounding rock energy that captures the gothic spirit perfectly.

The band describes it simply:

“Only music. No A.I. Only real people. No bots. Just us. Big love to you all.”

Authentic, human, and charged with emotion — “Vampires In Love” is a love letter to the night itself. Sink your fangs into it now and celebrate the eternal romance of darkness. 🦇

🎶 Listen Now:

Deep Dive into the Universe of NIGHT RIVALS:
Website – Facebook – Instagram – Spotify – YouTube

Cutting Edge Culture Updates, Live Tours, LIVE TOURS AND EVENTS

Allegaeon Joins Warbringer for North American Co-Headlining Vortex Of Violence Tour

January 19, 2025 Evol Radio

Melodic technical metal maestros Allegaeon are set to embark on a North American co-headlining tour with thrash titans Warbringer this Spring. Dubbed the Vortex Of Violence Tour, the trek kicks off on March 18th in San Diego, California, and concludes on April 12th in Los Angeles, California. Joining this powerhouse lineup are Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich, ensuring an unforgettable night of blistering metal.

Allegaeon comments:
“We are thrilled to join forces with thrash titans Warbringer to bring you the Vortex Of Violence Tour! With Warbringer and Allegaeon leading the charge, and the amazing Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich kicking off the evening, this lineup promises a night to remember. So, get ready—stretch, drink plenty of liquids, and dust off your riot gear. We’ll see you in the pit.”

Tour Dates – Vortex Of Violence 2025

Allegaeon w/ Warbringer, Skeletal Remains, Summoning The Lich:

3/18/2025 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
3/19/2025 Phoenix, AZ – Last Exit Live
3/20/2025 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
3/21/2025 Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective
3/22/2025 Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater
3/23/2025 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
3/24/2025 Corpus Christi, TX – House Of Rock
3/26/2025 Orlando, FL – Conduit
3/27/2025 Jacksonville, NC – Hooligan’s
3/28/2025 Bensalem, PA – Broken Goblet
3/29/2025 Brooklyn, NY – Woodshop
3/30/2025 Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques
3/31/2025 Toronto, ON – The Garrison
4/01/2025 Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary
4/02/2025 Chicago, IL – Reggies
4/03/2025 Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck
4/04/2025 Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater
4/05/2025 Denver, CO – HQ
4/06/2025 Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
4/08/2025 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
4/09/2025 Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
4/10/2025 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
4/11/2025 San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
4/12/2025 Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom

Tickets are on sale now!

Get Tickets Here

New Album on the Horizon

Allegaeon is gearing up to release their highly anticipated seventh full-length album later this year. Produced by longtime collaborator Dave Otero (Flatline Audio), the album promises to showcase the band’s signature blend of technicality and melody. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Watch “Iridescent”

In the meantime, check out Allegaeon’s previously released stand-alone single, Iridescent:

Watch the Video Here

ALLEGAEON:
Greg Burgess – lead guitar
Michael Stancel – lead guitar
Jeff Saltzman – drums
Ezra Haynes – vocals
Brandon Michael – bass

Deep Dive into the Universe of Allegaeon

#industrial, New Music Release

SINthetik Messiah Releases Squid Game Player 666 – Free Download!

January 12, 2025 Evol Radio

SINthetik Messiah has unveiled a brand-new track, Squid Game Player 666, available now as a free download. This experimental release is inspired by the hit show Squid Game and features a creative fusion of sampled tracks from the original soundtrack and SINthetik Messiah’s own unique sounds.

Message from SINthetik Messiah:
“Happy New Year, everyone! I just finished watching the second season of Squid Game and had some fun experimenting with the soundtrack. I sampled three tracks from the original score and blended in my own sounds—just a little creative project for fun. I hope you enjoy it! Download it for free and share it with your friends!”

Download Now

Get your free download of Squid Game Player 666 and experience this innovative mix:

#Electronica, Cutting Edge Culture Updates, New Music Release

Simon Carter Announces Pain & Pleasure – Out Now!!!

January 11, 2025 Evol Radio

Simon Carter’s highly anticipated techno single, Pain & Pleasure, is officially here! After sharing a teaser of the title track on his private Facebook page, the overwhelming response and excitement led to its early release.

Carter, reflecting on a successful 2024, is starting the year strong with this dynamic new track. He promises more exciting releases in the months ahead.

Simon shared:
“The response to the teaser was incredible, and I’m thrilled to finally share this track with you all. Your continued support inspires me, and I can’t wait for you to hear what’s next.”

Don’t miss out—listen to Pain & Pleasure now and stay tuned for more updates from Simon Carter in 2025!

#alternative, #Electronica, #industrial, Cutting Edge Culture Updates, Lifestyle, New Music Release

Re:Mission’s Unveiling of the 2023 Compilation Sampler + Exclusive Bandcamp Codes

January 6, 2024 Evol Radio

(scroll to bottom for link and code table)

Re:Mission Entertainment proudly presents the 2023 Label Compilation, marking another evolutionary leap in their dominance of the underground dark electronic scene. Year after year, they redefine themselves as a force to be reckoned with, consistently expanding their roster from hidden gems to established greats. The year 2023 was a testament to Re:Mission’s unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and maintaining momentum.

To cap off the year in the tradition of celebration, Re:Mission Entertainment brings you a compilation of certified bangers. This collection features original tracks from luminaries like witch house legend Sidewalks and Skeletons, the enigmatic collaboration of SINE and Leaether Strip on ‘From Beyond,’ and the robust industrial rock of Warm Gadget. The remixes are no less extraordinary, with the rhythmic beats of ESA blending with the goth pop of BARA HARI, MORIS BLAK delivering a bassy remix for :Waijdan:, and synthpop masters Beborn Beton putting their spin on The Mystic Underground. Additionally, there’s an exclusive in-house mix of Snowbeasts’ ‘Hunt the Hunter,’ covers of Deftones and Love and Rockets by Suffer Ring and Shhadows, and an unreleased track from the Mentallo & the Fixer side project Reign Of Roses. Twenty-three tracks to bid farewell to 2023.

While closing the chapter on 2023, Re:Mission Entertainment eagerly anticipates an abundant release schedule for 2024. Confirmed releases include albums or EPs from Ex-Hyena, SINE, Reign Of Roses, Fact Pattern, Left Spine Down, RaizdByWolvz, Dread Risks, Sidewalks And Skeletons, Archon Of The Fairlight, SØLVE, Warm Gadget, and more. Additionally, Re:Mission Entertainment introduces a brand-new series of compilations titled “RE:MX,” focusing on collaborative remixes between label mates and friends.

Re:Mission Entertainment 2023 Label Compilation:

Dead Voices On Air – Down With The World
The Mystic Underground – The Lonely Ones (Beborn Beton Remix)
Ex-Hyena – In Slow Motion
Sidewalks And Skeletons – Into The Dark (feat. Ferngazer)
Dread Risks – Trace Amounts
Suffer Ring – My Own Summer (Deftones Cover)
Miss Trezz – Confrontational
Warm Gadget – The Masses
Kota Kira – Goddexx Complexx
BARA HARI – Violence Rising (ESA Remix)
:Waijdan: – ERASE (MORIS BLAK Remix)
Archon Of The Fairlight – Obscenity (Adam Erebus Remix)
Maduro – Die As One
SINE From Beyond (feat. Leaether Strip)
Emergency Sequence – Saviour
Black Agent – Modern Mannequins
drenched in fire – Dragon’s Breath (Dread Risks Remix Radio Edit)
Shhadows – Holiday On The Moon (Love And Rockets Cover)
Reign Of Roses – Blind +*
SORROWS – Missing (Shhadows Remix) +
Snowbeasts Hunt The Hunter (RMX) +*
Dracula Party – DeadNakedCoveredInBlood +

PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
DIGITAL ONLY BONUS TRACKS
REMISSIONENTERTAINMENT.COM

For those familiar with the diverse styles of Re:Mission Entertainment, including witchhouse, ebm, darkwave, and more, we’ve selected three tracks to provide a taste of the content.

To enjoy the entire release, here are Bandcamp codes for your redemption:

Visit this link to explore the codes in the table below:

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