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SPANKTHENUN & A Split-Second Reboot a Classic with “Broken Machine”

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The machine is grinding back to life.

Electronic agitator SPANKTHENUN, in collaboration with Belgian EBM pioneers A Split-Second, has officially released “Broken Machine”—a comprehensive New Beat and EBM reworking of the 1989 industrial landmark “Muscle Machine.”

Originally issued via Wax Trax! Records and Antler Records, Muscle Machine helped define an era of body-driven electronics and militant club culture. With Broken Machine, that original blueprint has been fully dismantled and reassembled for the present day.

This reboot doesn’t chase nostalgia—it weaponizes it. Classic structures are deconstructed and reshaped to reflect modern system failure, societal decay, and the grinding tension of a world stuck in perpetual malfunction. The result is a stark, club-focused release that bridges late-’80s industrial DNA with contemporary EBM and New Beat aesthetics.

Broken Machine stands as both a tribute and a warning: the systems we built are cracking, and the soundtrack has been rewritten to match the collapse.

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💀 SPANKTHENUN Resurrects the Spirit of 1987 with Their Hypnotic New Single “Berlin”

The pulse of a forgotten era roars back to life as SPANKTHENUN unveils “Berlin,” a pure New Beat time capsule forged entirely from authentic 1987 hardware.

The Sound of a Dark Dancefloor Reborn 💀

SPANKTHENUN steps straight into the shadows of electronic history with “Berlin,” the first transmission from their upcoming New Beat Collection: Era 1987. This release is more than a song—it’s a restoration of an era when underground clubs bled smoke, neon, and minimalist mechanical rhythm.

To honor the origins of New Beat, the band turned back the clock and used only gear from 1987—no modern shortcuts, no plugins, no digital gloss. The result? A raw, pulsing, hypnotic groove that feels ripped straight from a European nightclub caught between darkness and desire.

A Refrain That Possesses the Mind 🖤

The mantra at the core of Berlin is as addictive as it is transportive:

“Baby, take me to Berlin.”
“Baby, nimm mich mit nach Berlin.”

A bilingual invocation. A looping seduction. A phrase engineered to echo in your skull long after the track stops spinning.

This is the kind of single that doesn’t just play—it haunts.

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Side-Line Magazine Presents “Electronic Bodies”: A Global EBM Charity Compilation

In 2023, Side-Line Magazine, based in Brussels (BE), proudly presents its latest endeavor, the charity compilation “Electronic Bodies,” a captivating collection of 88 tracks from the EBM (Electronic Body Music) underground scene.

This compilation delves deep into the rhythmic realms of EBM, New Beat, and their contemporary offshoots. Featuring artists from diverse corners of the globe, including Germany, Australia, the United States, Estonia, and beyond, it showcases the enduring global influence of EBM, a genre established over 40 years ago.

Side-Line’s commitment to promoting both emerging talents and established bands remains steadfast, as it continues to serve as a platform for launching new artists. Special recognition goes to Erlend Eilertsen (Lights A.M, Essence Of Mind) for skillfully enhancing certain tracks when necessary.

The “Electronic Bodies” compilation is a sonic journey divided into two distinct halves: the first immerses listeners in old-school vibes, while the latter grants bands greater creative freedom in terms of sound.

In a compassionate gesture, all donations from this endeavor will be directed toward providing psychological support to Ukrainian soldiers and citizens grappling with PTSD.

For those who relish a tangible connection to the music, Side-Line offers an exclusive ‘Electronic Bodies’ T-shirt. In true EBM spirit, there’s also a combo package available, which includes a limited edition, hand-numbered Electronic Bodies flask. Each merchandise order includes a download of the compilation, ensuring the beats never cease.

Shipping for merchandise orders is scheduled for the first week of October. Early ordering is encouraged to help gauge stock requirements.

Side-Line’s legacy of impactful compilations includes releases such as “The Insane Vaults,” “Face The Beat: Sessions 1-7,” “Shane Aungst vs Face The Beat Megamixes,” “Post-Punk (Genesis),” “Electronic Resistance,” “Electronic Resistance – Reconstruction,” “Ukraina EP,” and now, “Electronic Bodies: Session 1.”

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