Foundation of the manifold
The caverns wind and weave
Ectoplasmic Teleplastic Aphotic
Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride, the duo behind Xeno & Oaklander, once again showcase their unmatched prowess in formulating innovative and stylish songs and creating dynamic soundscapes as masters of icy synth-pop and minimal electronics genre. As stalwarts of Brooklyn’s analogue synth community, they have played an instrumental role in revitalizing the dark dance and synth wave movements across the United States. It’s difficult to overstate the magnitude of their contribution, and their accolades are well-deserved

Their latest single, Magic of the Manifold, is their first release since the 2021 album Vi/deo. This track is a moody, driving piece of dance pop, structured as a duet that seamlessly fits both the digital expanse of cyberspace and the intimate vibe of an underground nightclub.

“…We created hard hitting drums set against romantic vocals and analogue synth harmonies: we muse over the enchantment of a fictitious Mercury cavern where fumes and steam alter the mind and spark the imagination,” says the band. 

In the mystical realms of magick, the concept of a “manifold” holds metaphorical significance, illustrating the universe’s intricate and interconnected nature. Often utilized in occult practices, it symbolizes the network of dimensions and planes that practitioners believe they can access and manipulate. This concept serves as a potent tool in rituals and meditative practices, aiding in the visualization and manipulation of complex energy systems that followers of magick navigate. The manifold embodies transformational paths of spiritual ascension and the layered interactions of cosmic forces, thus deeply enriching the esoteric landscape with a multifaceted framework for understanding and engaging with the supernatural.

Magic of the Manifold paints a haunting, industrial tableau set within a silo, where air and colors undergo mysterious transformations. It explores a surreal blend of mechanical and supernatural elements, delving into themes of entrapment and the invisible forces at play. Ghostly presences and shifting emotions pervade the confined space, creating imagery that is stark and elemental, evoking a sense of profound isolation and eerie unrest.

Listen below – and shapeshift at your own will. So mote it be!

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Magic of the Manifold by Xeno & Oaklander

Magic of the Manifold arrives ahead of the duo’s Spring 2024 tour of Europe, and gives a taste of new music on the horizon.  

Xeno & Oaklander live dates:

May 14 – Paris, FR at Petit Bain

May 15 – Frankfurt, DE at Tanzhaus West

May 16 – Biel, CH at Le Singe

May 17 – Bochum, DE at Die Trompete Bochum

May 18 – Leipzig, DE at Wave Gotik Treffen

May 20 – Riga, LV at Laska Bar V21

May 21 – Tallinn, EE at Paavli Kultuurivabrik

May 22 – Vilnius, LT at SODAS 2123

May 23 – Warsaw, PL at Hydrozagadka Chmury

May 24 – Krakow, PL at Klub Re

May 25 – Vienna, AT at Rhiz

May 26 – Budapest, HU at Instant

May 28 – Ljubljana, SI at Channel Zero

May 29 – Bologna, IT at Freakout

May 31 – Caserta, IT at Lizard Club

Jun 01 – Messina, IT at Retronouveau

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La nuit tombe sur mon coeur
Lorsque je vois ton corps, inerte
Formed by the creative duo Ivi Topp and Lis Araignée, Denuit’s music is a striking fusion of electronic rhythms and gothic elements. Their results of sound and vision are an immersive audiovisual experience that inhabits the space between the clarity of day and the mystery of twilight, blending tasteful cyberpunk visuals with the dark lyricism of Edgar Allan Poe to create a sound that is deeply emotional and raw. Their tracks, carved from their most profound emotions, explore the complexities of love and the wonders of life, celebrating the perpetual rhythm of human experience.

At the heart of their unique sound is what Denuit calls ‘Night-Wave,’ an auditory collage that weaves together the ghostly influences of Siouxsie, Zola Jesus, Zanias, and Kompromat. This blend creates a spectral atmosphere of sound, a harmonious interplay of darkness and light, crafting a melodic embrace of the nocturnal and the ethereal.

Now Denuit are included in the compilation album RainBoWarriors Vol 1, with their propulsive French language darkwave banger, Cendre.

Throughout the track, Lis’s vocals crack like a silk whip, resonating with an eerie quality reminiscent of ancient laments that straddle two realms, as though suspended in the fleeting magic of twilight, where visions of the other side dance in the sky like Aurora Borealis that flicker and pulse with every beat. This spectral realm invites us to confront our vulnerabilities, celebrate our deepest emotions, and emerge refreshed, unburdened, and ready to start anew. Ivi’s haunting electronic elements and deep bass lines anchor the arrangement while synthesizers pulse rhythmically, driving the song forward in a dance that pays homage to the stylish traditions of French Cold Wave and Darkwave, expanding their dark, rhythmic legacy into something contemporary yet with style distinctly Denuit.

The lyrics to the gorgeous Cendre express a profound sense of loss and mourning, reflecting on the physical absence of a loved one whose body is lifeless. The singer struggles with the grief that feels like rain on their face, forgetting the scent but vividly remembering the stormy gray eyes of the departed. The pain is described as an all-consuming wound, and time feels frozen in their longing for the loved one’s return. The theme of impermanence is echoed with the repeated imagery of becoming and returning to ash.

Topp and Araignée have extended their musical expression into the visual domain with their stunning and professionally shot DIY video, which throbs with the energy of a nocturnal rave. This visual piece, with its repeated motif of the sands of an hourglass, serves as a summons for the departed to partake in the healing process, addressing the profound grief of loss.

Watch Denuit’s video for “Cendre” below:

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RainboWarriors Vol 1 by Denuit

Denuit is about to go on a world tour in Brazil, Mexico, the Czech Republic and Poland! Catch them live in the following cities:

Denuit Tour Dates:

Jun 1 The Madame Satã Club São Paulo, Brazil

Jun 13 Anesthesia Bar Guadalajara, Mexico

Jun 14 Centro Cultural de la Ciudad Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

Jun 15 La Mezcalli Mexico City, Mexico

Aug 30 Fuchs2 Prague, Czech Republic

Oct 3 Centrum Reanimacji Kultury Wrocław, Poland

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To call Claudio Simonetti an icon would be putting it mildly, having provided with progressive rock band Goblin the inimitable musical scores to numerous horror classics. Among them is 1978’s Dawn of the Dead, which Simonetti and his iteration of Goblin to perform the score in its entirety [..]

Source: RE:GEN Mag

 
Following the release of the darkwave and gothic electro act’s debut album this past March, Brides has now unveiled a new single, titled “Napalm Jesus,” Available now via Produkt42 on Bandcamp with a widespread released planned for May 15 [..]

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Die Mittelalter Rock- / Power Metal-Band FEUERSCHWANZ hat am 3. Mai 2024 das neue Album “Warriors” auf CD, Vinyl sowie digital veröffentlicht. Das Besondere an der Platte: Ersmtalig wurden die Songs komplett in englischer Sprache eingesungen. Hierzu haben die Erlanger ein neues Stück komponiert, eine Cover-Version aufgenommen und zehn weitere Tracks ihres Backkatalogs in die Fremdsprache übertragen. Einen Clip zum Song “Wardwarf” kann man sich jetzt bei YouTube ansehen.

Die Neuinterpretation des Stücks “Valhalla Calling” gibt es ebenfalls als Video bei YouTube. Im Original stammt der Song von Miracle of Sound, der auf YouTube für seine Rock- und Metal-Songs über Videospiele bekannt ist.

Den neuen Titel “The Unholy Grail” gibt es als animierten Clip bei YouTube – das Stück enthält Gastauftritte von Seeb Levermann (ORDEN OGAN) sowie Felix Heldt (DOMINUM).

Die englische Version des Stücks “Highlander” ist ebenfalls als Clip bei YouTube verfügbar.

Als Gastmusiker:innen auf “Warriors” sind u.a. Chris Harms (LORD OF THE LOST), Francesco Cavalieri (WIND ROSE), DOMINUM, ORDEN OGAN sowie PATTY GURDY zu hören.

Im April 2024 sind FEUERSCHWANZ auf Tour:FEUERSCHWANZ, ORDEN OGAN, DOMINUM – Tourdaten 2024 bei vampster.

FEUERSCHWANZ “Warriors” Artwork

FEUERSCHWANZ “Warriors” Tracklist
1 Highlander (English Version) (Video bei YouTube)2 The Unholy Grail (feat. Dominum, Orden Ogan) (Video bei YouTube)3 The Forgotten Commandment4 Memento Mori (English Version, feat. Lord of the Lost, Chris Harms)5 Death on the Dragonship6 Wardwarf (feat. Francesco Cavalieri of Wind Rose) (Video bei YouTube)7 Circlepit of Hell8 Song of Ice and Fire (feat. Patty Gurdy)9 Purgatory10 Bastard of Asgard11 SGFRD Dragonslayer (English Version)12 Valhalla Calling (Video bei YouTube)

FEUERSCHWANZ Line-up 2024
Johanna – violin, hurdy-gurdyHauptmann – vocals, guitarHodi – flutes, bagpipes, guitars, vocalsHans – guitarJarne – bassRollo – drumsMusch Musch – dance & performanceMyu – dance & performance

Fotogalerie: FEUERSCHWANZ – Summer Breeze 2022 – 17.08.2022

Source: Vampster