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🩸 Kota Kira Channels Castlevania Energy with “Bloody Tears” Cover

A darkwave-drenched reimagining, out now via Re:Mission Entertainment

Re:Mission Entertainment just dropped “Bloody Tears”, a hypnotic and shadowy reinterpretation of the iconic Castlevania theme, reworked by Kota Kira into a dancefloor-ready witch house anthem.

With pulsing low-end, eerie textures, and an irresistible rhythm, “Bloody Tears” is equal parts nostalgic and futuristic—perfect for late-night rituals and haunted dancefloors alike.

🕯️ Stream it now on Bandcamp and all major platforms

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🧟‍♂️ Glass Apple Bonzai Resurrects Retro Horror with “Bag of Bones” via Distortion Productions 💀

Creeping in from the neon graveyard, Distortion Productions has just announced Bag of Bones—the latest offering from synth sorcerer Glass Apple Bonzai.

A love letter to VHS-era nightmares and vintage synth-driven terror, Bag of Bones is a haunting blend of dark synthpop, horrorwave, and 80s cinematic nostalgia, wrapped in blood-stained velvet. With haunting vocals and analog-driven textures, this release digs into the shadows of memory—where the past isn’t dead, just waiting.

🩸 Cue the fog machines. The bones are dancing again.
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Beborn Beton Drops New EP To the Stars

Following their successful North America Tour 2024, German synth-pop trio Beborn Beton has released their brand-new EP To the Stars today, November 22, 2024. Available now on all major streaming platforms and in a limited-edition vinyl format via Dependent Records, the EP expands the musical universe of their acclaimed ninth album, Darkness Falls Again.

A Musical Journey Beyond

To the Stars features three brand-new tracks alongside four remixes, offering fans a fresh perspective while remaining faithful to the thematic and musical essence of Darkness Falls Again. The EP showcases Beborn Beton’s commitment to delivering meaningful and relevant synth-pop, blending lyrical depth with atmospheric and innovative sounds.

About Beborn Beton

Formed in 1989 by vocalist Stefan Netschio, keyboardist and drummer Stefan Tillmann, and keyboardist Michael Wagner, Beborn Beton emerged with a mission to keep synth-pop fresh and evocative. Their early releases—Pyre (1989), Scythe (1991), and Die Stahlbetontour (1992)—were self-published on cassette, marking the beginning of their journey toward becoming one of the genre’s most respected acts.

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Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to Beborn Beton’s unique sound, To the Stars promises to captivate with its mix of innovative tracks and remixes that push the boundaries of modern synth-pop.