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Cutting Edge Culture Updates, Independant Release, New Music Release

🖤🥀 TANGERINE CAT’s “Grief” Unleashed: A Testament to Perseverance, Available Now! 🎧💀

From the depths of their creative core, the duo known as Tangerine Cat (Zhenia and Paul) have unveiled their latest offering, the profoundly moving album “Grief.” Released into the world today, this collection of soundscapes is described by the artists as their most honest and passionate work to date, a raw and unfiltered exploration of the human experience now ready for you to embrace.

“Grief” isn’t just an album; it’s an intimate journey, a sonic tapestry woven with threads of vulnerability and strength. Tangerine Cat has poured their hearts and souls into this creation, and now they extend it to their listeners, hoping that its resonance will offer solace, understanding, or perhaps simply a moment of profound connection.

For those who appreciate the tangible beauty of physical media, “Grief” is available in a limited edition run of green and black vinyl, as well as on CD. Digital download options are also available for immediate immersion. To further commemorate this deeply personal work, Tangerine Cat has also released unisex and women’s t-shirts, allowing you to wear your connection to this powerful album. For the ultimate experience, bundles combining music and merchandise are also on offer.

This release is indeed a limited affair, adding a sense of urgency for those who desire a physical piece of “Grief.” As of this moment, less than half of the initial run of 300 green vinyl records remain, and half of the 200 black vinyl records have already found their way to eager listeners. The uniquely designed “women’s” t-shirts are also in scarce supply. For those who pre-ordered, rest assured that your packages have already embarked on their journeys across the globe.

Tangerine Cat expresses their heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support they have received and humbly requests your assistance in spreading the word about “Grief.” They also extend an invitation to connect with local venues, festivals, and promoters if you wish to experience the raw emotion of “Grief” performed live. Their message is one of empowerment and hope: “We have power to change things and create miracles!”

The profound impact of “Grief” has already been recognized, with Andy Brown of Louder Than War eloquently stating: “‘Grief’ is the sound of perseverance, the triumph of art and the human spirit in the face of adversity.” This powerful endorsement speaks volumes about the album’s ability to connect with the deepest aspects of the human condition.

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Cutting Edge Culture Updates, Metropolis, New Music Release

🔗🖤 Electronic Saviors Series Resurrected: 98 New Tracks to Wage War on Cancer! 🎧💀

After a five-year silence, the legendary Electronic Saviors compilation series has returned with a thunderous new volume, a testament to the enduring spirit of the electronic music community and their unwavering commitment to a vital cause. This isn’t just a revival; it’s a rebirth, a colossal undertaking featuring a staggering 98 brand new tracks, each a unique creation forged exclusively for this monumental collection. Once again, the formidable alliance of Metropolis Records and Distortion Productions has united to deliver an absolute behemoth of music, all in the name of conquering cancer.

Prepare to be overwhelmed by the sheer artistic power on display. The contributing artists have truly outdone themselves, crafting some of the most epic and compelling work of their careers. This new volume boasts exclusive tracks from a who’s who of the industrial and electronic music landscape, including the likes of 16Volt, Acumen Nation, Die Sektor, blackcarburning, Metamorph Feat Stabbing Westward, Negative Format, Out Out, Lead Into Gold, Interface, Xenturion Prime, Ego Likeness, Marc Heal, Red Lokust, Amulet, genCAB, NOIR, Panic Lift, I:Scintilla, Sapphira Vee, Inertia, Hexedene, and a legion of other sonic innovators. Every beat, every synth line, every vocal utterance on this compilation is a new weapon in the fight against this relentless disease.

The driving force behind this extraordinary endeavor, cancer survivor and organizer Jim Semonik, reflects on this unexpected return: “It’s not something I’d ever thought would happen again. I’m lucky. Not only in the sense that I get to be here after surviving for 17 years post-cancer, but that I get to work with my heroes and share the fruits of their labor with the world. It’s really quite something and the fact that we are working with Young Adult Survivors United is an absolute thrill for me. With 7 ES volumes, 3 spinoffs, 2 sponsored comps, 117k donated and over 500 bands and artists involved worldwide, I can only see this growing further! We’re back!” Semonik’s passionate dedication and the overwhelming generosity of the participating artists underscore the profound impact of this series.

For those who crave a tangible artifact of this sonic crusade, CD boxsets are available in both a four-disc Regular Edition and a six-disc (plus 7”) Premium Edition, the latter brimming with additional merchandise. The Regular Edition can be exclusively acquired via distortionprod.com and at select festivals: Dark Force Fest, Mechanismus, and Coldwaves. For those in the digital realm, the entire 98-track arsenal is available via Bandcamp.

The “Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music To Cure Cancer” series first emerged in 2010, born from Jim Semonik’s own personal battle with the disease. Volumes 2 through 6 followed, each featuring a wealth of exclusive tracks from prominent figures across the industrial, EBM, synth-pop, and electronic music scenes. This new volume marks a powerful resurgence, a united front of artists wielding their sonic creations as instruments of hope and progress in the ongoing fight against cancer.

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Cutting Edge Culture Updates, Independant Release, New Music Release

⚡️🔗 VNV Nation Constructs a New Sonic Landscape with Highly Anticipated 2025 Album! 🎧🖤

The titans of futurepop, VNV Nation, helmed by the visionary Ronan Harris, have once again expanded their sonic empire with the release of their twelfth studio album, “Construct,” on May 9th, 2025, via their own Anachron Sounds imprint. Following the critically acclaimed “Electric Sun,” “Construct” marks another significant step in VNV Nation’s evolution, delivering a meticulously crafted collection of ten tracks that seamlessly blend their signature anthemic beats with profound emotional and lyrical depth.

Originally conceived as part of a double album project titled “Construct // Destruct,” the sheer scope and distinct character of each collection led Harris to ultimately release them as two separate entities. “Construct,” as its name suggests, leans towards a more positive and forward-looking sonic architecture. Ronan Harris himself has described the album as exploring the duality within us, the “two wolves” vying for dominance, and the importance of acknowledging our shadow selves to find balance. He also hinted that fans of their classic track “Illusion” would find much to embrace within this new offering.

“Construct” builds upon VNV Nation’s established sound while pushing its boundaries. From the pulsing energy of the previously released singles “Silence Speaks,” “Station 21,” and “By Your Side,” to the emotive and orchestrally-inspired moments found in tracks like “Nothing More” and the epic “Frontier I + II,” the album offers a dynamic and immersive listening experience. Harris’s lyrical prowess remains a cornerstone, weaving narratives of resilience, hope, and the search for meaning in an increasingly complex world.

The album’s creation took place at VNV Nation’s Hamburg studio between May 2024 and January 2025, with Ronan Harris at the helm of production. The mixing was a collaborative effort between Harris and Benjamin Lawrenz, known for his work with Lord of the Lost and KMFDM, while mastering duties were handled to ensure a polished and powerful final product. The physical release of “Construct” features a striking cover design, employing a grid of cut-out characters to subtly reveal the band name and album title, adding another layer of artistic depth to the project.

With “Construct” now available on various formats, including Digipak CD, limited and regular vinyl, and digital platforms, VNV Nation continues their journey of sonic exploration, building new anthems for their devoted fanbase. This album serves as a testament to their enduring creativity and their ability to construct soundscapes that resonate deeply within the hearts and minds of their listeners

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Artoffact Records, Cutting Edge Culture Updates, New Music Release

🌃💀 BOOTBLACKS Illuminate the Night with Neon-Drenched Single “Leipzig”! Pre-Order “Paradise” Album Now! 💾🖤

From the pulsating heart of Brooklyn, Bootblacks, sonic architects of the night, have dropped their latest electrifying single, “Leipzig,” a neon-drenched anthem beamed directly to your auditory cortex via Artoffact Records. This track isn’t just music; it’s a journey into the glittering, synthetic soul of the late 20th century’s nightclub futurism, a soundtrack for lost souls finding fleeting connection under strobing lights.

“Leipzig” finds Bootblacks at their most kinetically charged, a raw machine driven by punchy, aggressive basslines and manic arpeggiation. Adding an unexpected layer of human warmth and soulful grit is Oskar Carls of Viagra Boys, whose saxophone weaves through the synthetic landscape like a lost memory in a digital dream. This isn’t just a song that soundtracks the club; it is the club – the sweat-slicked dance floor, the fleeting glances, the whispered confessions in smoke-filled corners, and the bittersweet ache of love found and lost before the morning’s harsh glare.

As the track unfolds, the interplay of light and darkness becomes a central theme: “Light, light, light / Washes over you / Night, night, night / What it takes from you.” “Leipzig” transcends mere club banger status, evolving into a meditation on the delicate balance of connection – what we willingly give away in the pursuit of another’s gaze, and what ethereal essence remains when the final beat fades into the silence of dawn.

For those who’ve been entranced by Bootblacks’ frenetic live performances across North America and Europe since their formation in 2010, “Leipzig” is a potent distillation of their core essence: a captivating balance of introspective depth and buoyant energy, a sound that simultaneously nods to the ghosts of post-punk past while forging a distinctly modern path. Their Artoffact Records debut, 2020’s acclaimed “Thin Skies,” solidified their place as innovators in the scene.

With a sonic evolution that began with their 2012 debut EP “Narrowed” (which included a collaboration with the legendary Jim Sclavunos of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds), and continued through the post-punk explorations of 2016’s “Veins” and the synth-heavy atmospheres of 2017’s “Fragments,” Bootblacks have consistently defied complacency. “Fragments,” in particular, propelled them onto numerous “best-of” lists and secured their status as a must-see live act, leading to appearances at prestigious festivals like Cold Waves and Wave Gotik Treffen.

Now, with “Leipzig,” Bootblacks offer a tantalizing glimpse into their forthcoming album, “Paradise,” set to bloom on June 13th, 2025, via Artoffact Records. Pre-order your slice of this neon-lit utopia now and prepare to lose yourself in the shimmering soundscapes they’ve crafted.

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