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Musicfolio.com is a music critic site with a focus on darkwave, darksynth, goth rock, gothic metal, ethereal, synthpop, new-wave, post-punk, EBM and industrial music. In addition to the reviews, the site posts news updates on the latest releases, compiles yearly album charts, and holds an extensive archive of song-of-the-week selections. The album and artist reviews celebrate diversity of opinion, by combining our own musicfolio critiques provided by our specialized reviewers, as well as reviews sorted and reported from other critic sites and music magazines. Talented writers with an ear for sophisticated music are encouraged to submit their reviews and help make Musicfolio the prime destination for dark and electro music lovers. List of Artists: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
 SIMPLE MINDS:
Simple Minds will record the tracks for their new album in Rockfield Studios,
Wales, throughout the month of August. It is bound to be a rather emotional
return as Rockfield is where the band recorded some of their fledgling and most
innovative work, specifically both their second and third albums - 'Real to
Real Cacophony', 'Empires and Dance'. With Jez Coad who co produced the bands
last album 'Black and White 050505' returning to fulfil the same duties,
drummer Mel Gaynor and bassist Eddy Duffy will join founder members Charlie
Burchill and Jim Kerr - both of whom have spent the last few months writing the
set of new songs that are due to be recorded. Andy Gillespie will add
additional keyboards. Legendary mixer Bob Clearmountain is set to complete the
finishing work at his own Mix This studios in Los Angeles and the album when
completed will be ready for international release within the early months of
'09.Link: simpleminds.com  IN THE NURSERY: The
Passion of Joan of Arc, directed by Carl Th. Dreyer in 1928, is considered one
of the best silent films ever made. The original version of the film was lost
for decades, after a fire destroyed the master negative. Dreyer himself
attempted to reassemble a version from out-takes and surviving prints, but he
died believing his original cut was lost forever. Almost miraculously, a
virtually complete print of Dreyer's original version was found in 1981. IN THE
NURSERY wrote a new score which reflects the film’s dramatic highs and
lows – from the emotional close-up photography of the trial through to the
fevered final scenes surrounding Joan’s death. ITN's soundtrack of 'The
Passion of Joan of Arc' will be released on September 26,
2008.Tracklisting: 01.Transcript 02.To Tell The Truth 03.St. Michael 04.God’s Promise 05.Letter 06.The Lord’s Prayer 07.State Of Grace 08.Taunting Guards 09.Abjure 10.Bloodletting 11.Sacraments 12.Lost Soul 13.Condemned 14.I Have Lied 15.To Prepare For Death 16.The Last Sacraments 17.Dove Of Fire. Link: inthenursery.com  BEBORN BETON:
German synthpop band
Beborn
Beton write the soundtrack to Vive Maria Forbidden Fragrance. The track
24/7 Mystery is inspired by the concept of "Almost Innocent"
and "Mis(s) Behave" - two features of every woman, represented by the
two new fragrances of the Vive Maria Forbidden Fragrance (vivemaria-beauty.com)
product line manufactured and produced by Hamburg based beauty company
Rubysense (rubysense.com). Follow the link below for a streaming of the
soundtrack to the "Making Of" video clip of this campaign's
photoshoot. The track is a foretaste of
Beborn
Beton's new album.Video: 24/7 Mystery  PSY'AVIAH: Belgium's
EBM outfit Psy'Aviah return with their third installement titled 'Entertainment
Industries'. Expect the sensual female vocals of Emélie and Yves'
unmatched vicious synth arrangements, but also elements of noise and
distortion, as well as pop-rock, integrated into their new work. The album also
includes 4 bonus remixes by LEAETHER STRIP, IC 434, IMPLANT and DIFFUZION.
Released on Alfa Matrix and available August 29th, 2008.Tracklisting: 01 Entertainment Industries | 02 Tired | 03 Mine [Album Mix] | 04 Voltage | 05 Broken Child | 06 Moments [feat. Suzi Q. Smith] | 07 WTF | 08 AnimalX | 09 In The Shadows | 10 Freedomkiller | 11 Good vs Evil | 12 Grace | 13 Tired [LEAETHER STRIP rmx] | 14 Broken Child [IC 434 rmx] | 15 In Silence [IMPLANT rmx] | 16 Infected [DIFFUZION rmx] . Listen: myspace.com/psyaviah  KIETHEVEZ: After two albums and
several singles released in the synthpop underground of the 90's, Sweden's
Kiethevez faded from the spotlight. But they never stopped writing and
recording quality, intelligent pop music, and now that music comes to light
with the 'Non-Binary' album. The music is more mature and intricate than ever,
with top notch, melancholy vocals and a blend of electronic programing with
other instruments. In the case of Kiethevez, they've definitely saved the best
for last!.Tracklisting: 1. One world for the next 2. A million days 3. M 4. End of a bright night 5. How are we doing today 6. Non compos mentis 7. Niamh 8. Always a boy 9. Three 10. Be alone together 11. 26 . Order: Non-Binary; Listen: myspace.com/kiethevez JUL 19, 2008  WITHIN
TEMPTATION: Within Temptation's 'Black Symphony' live DVD will be released
on double-DVD, double-CD and Blu-Ray disc on September 22nd, 2008. It will
contain the full concert at the Ahoy Rotterdam given in February 2008 together
with the 60-piece Metropole Orchestra and a 30-voice classical choir, as well
as on-stage stilt performers, costume changes, and an array of stunning
pyrotechnic, lighting effects and a 400m2 video screen with great WT visuals.
The DVD will also contain a lot of extra footage from the show in Beursgebouw,
amongst other bonus materials. You can now view a clip off of the new DVD
'Black Symphony' featuring the track Our Solemn Hour. Follow the link
below.Video: Black Symphony DVD Trailer (Our Solemn Hour)  APOPTYGMA
BERZERK: The band is working eagerly on their new album 'Rocket Science';
The first single, Green Queen – which was already received
enthusiastically by the fans at the band’s Hurricane and Southside
performances - was mixed by brilliant Jon Schumann (Kent, Mew, Kashmir, Carpark
North), more mixes will be done by luminary Bob Kraushaar (Pet Shop Boys,
Erasure,
Human
League, A-Ha)
and head of Serena Maneesh, Emil Nikolaisen. The release of the album will be
accompanied by the most extensive APOP tour ever, including dates in Europe,
the US, Russia and South America.
Apoptygma
Berzerk have decided to shift the European live dates from November to
February to hit the world with the full
APOPpackage
in 2009.Link: theapboffice.com  PETER HEPPNER: Following the
break-up of Wolfsheim and
now that the legal dispute between Markus Reinhardt and Peter Heppner seem to
be resolved, Peter Heppner is ready to release his first solo record simply
titled 'Solo', in Germany on September 12, 2008 on Warner Music Records. The
album was produced partly by Peter John Vettesse (english tracks) known for his
work with Frankie Goes to Hollywood,
Pet Shop
Boys, Simple Minds
and Annie Lennox, and partly by Jose Alvarez Brill (german tracks) who
previously worked with Peter Heppner and
Wolfsheim.
The first single is 'Alleinesein' which will be out on August 29, and is an
assured club staple featuring the deep emotions and intelligent dance music
which could be expected from Peter Heppner. Samples from three new songs
Suddenly, Being Me, and the single Alleinesein can be streamed on
Peter's Myspace page.Listen: myspace/heppner  THE CURE: The
release of The
Cure's 13th studio album has been postponed to October 13th instead of
September the 13th. Robert Smith is busy mixing the recent Paris, Charlotte and
NYC shows for TV/DVD, and needs more time to put the finishing touches to the
album, and decide which selection of songs will make the final cut. It is
projected that the album will include as much as 17 songs and run 80minutes
long. September 13th will instead see the release of the 'Hypnagogic States' EP
comprising all four singles, The Only One, Freakshow, Sleep When I'm
Dead and The Perfect Boy, remixed by surprise remixers! The fourth
digital single, The Perfect Boy, will be released as planned on August
13, and will include the non-album b-side track Without You.
Order: Sleep When I'm Dead; Video: Sleep When I'm Dead  THE BEAUTY OF
GEMINA: Michael Sele, The Beauty of Gemina’s mastermind, has completed a
new album. 16 new songs have been mixed and mastered. The new album is titled
'A Stranger to Tears' and will be released on August 29, 2008. 'A Stranger to
Tears' is the follow-up to last year's Beauty of Gemina's acclaimed debut album
'Diary of a Lost'. The first single taken from the new album will be This
Time. The Beauty of Gemina is an electro-gothic band from Switzerland
formed by Michael Sele (lyrics, vocals, guitars and keys), Marc Vinzeens
(Drums) and Martin Luzio (Bass).Link: thebeautyofgemina.com JUL 13, 2008  INFORMATIK: After a hiatus of 3
years, Informatik returns with the new album 'Beyond', their most unique and
genre-defying work to date. Taking their signature sound in a new direction,
Da5id and Tyler have come back with an album that sets it's sights on
destroying the expectation of the “Informatik sound.” Featuring
guitar driven dark melodies and soulful lyrics, 'Beyond' delivers powerful
electronic arena rock anthems such as It Always Ends The Same and
Nothing Greater alongside the infectious beats of Temporary and
Louder Than Words. Committed to the ideal of setting the standard for
electronic music, Informatik delivers their best record ever, and challenges
their fans to truly go..."Beyond"! Release date: Sep 9,
2008.Tracklisting: 01. Nothing Greater 02. As We Lay Silent 03. My True Love 04. Louder Than Words 05. Second Chance 06. It Always Ends The Same 07. Simple 08. Night And Day 09. Temporary 10. Don't Be Afraid. Order: metropolis JUL 12, 2008  BLUTENGEL: The
German masters of Dark Electro Pop have thought up something special to kick
off their anniversary in style. Before releasing the first official single for
their next album in autumn, they will serve their fans a very special dish in
form of 'Winter of My Life' – an exclusive fan-goodie that is released on
August 1st, as a digital download and as a luxurious collector’s 7”
in clear vinyl, limited to 500 copies. The title track Winter of My Life
is a marvellous appetizer for the upcoming album and a veritable smash hit.
Blutengel
play out all their strengths in a masterful combination of club beats,
atmospheric sounds, the enthralling alternation of Chris Pohl’s dark voice
and heavenly female vocals and an irresistibly catchy chorus, while being
reminiscent of their past with the use of slightly distorted vocals and a
gloomy mood. The b-side Point of No Return does not disappoint either,
and features a solid dose of
Blutengel’s
signature hit qualities. Link: blutengel.de  IMATEM: Imatem, the side project
of Project
Pitchfork's vocalist Peter Spilles, is ready to release the new album
'Journey' on July 25, 2008 on Prussia Records. 'Journey' features contributions
from some of the greatest names in the EBM industry, and it comes shortly after
the release of Imatem's debut album 'Home' in 2007. After the incredible
success of Earth Song, Sara Noxx and Peter Spilles go on with another
brilliant collaboration on IMATEM's new album on the title Down to the
Sea. 'Journey' will also feature guest appearances by Stefan Grossman of
Absurd Minds on the track Fiat Lux, Ronan Harris of
VNV Nation on
the track Haven, Sven Friedrich of
Zeraphine and
Solar Fake on
the track Escape to Follow, as well as Jay Smith of Deviant UK, Jinxy of
Santa Hates You, and Nick of Legacy Of Music.Listen: myspace/imatem >> Jul 06, 2008 - FRONT 242: new live recording 'Moments...' >> Jul 06, 2008 - ANATHEMA: new acoustic album 'Hindsight' >> Jul 05, 2008 - THE FAINT: new album 'Fasciinatiion' >> Jul 05, 2008 - EISBRECHER: new album 'Sunde'; new single 'Kann denn Liebe Suende sein' >> Jul 05, 2008 - LUMI: new album 'Two Tears in Water' >> Jun 21, 2008 - TEARWAVE: new album 'Different Shade of Beauty' >> Jun 21, 2008 - MELODYGUILD: new EP from Love Spirals Downwards vocalist >> Jun 14, 2008 - THE CURE: second single 'Freakshow' from upcoming 13th album >> Jun 14, 2008 - DEAD CAN DANCE: 4AD re-issues all nine DCD albums >> Jun 08, 2008 - L'AME IMMORTELLE: new remix album 'Durch Fremde Hand' >> Jun 01, 2008 - FRONT 242: free 2-track download 'First Moment' >> Jun 01, 2008 - PORTION CONTROL: new album 'Slug' >> May 31, 2008 - LISA GERRARD: to new collaboration albums >> May 31, 2008 - THE CRUXSHADOWS: new single 'Immortal' >> May 11, 2008 - COMBICHRIST: new EP 'Frost: Sent To Destroy' >> May 11, 2008 - FIXMER / MCCARTHY: new album 'Into The Night' >> May 11, 2008 - NINE INCH NAILS: new album 'The Slip' as free download >> May 03, 2008 - SHE WANTS REVENGE: new EP 'Save Your Soul' >> May 02, 2008 - XANDRIA: part ways with lead singer Lisa and Best of >> May 02, 2008 - THE CURE: new singles on the 13th of each month >> Apr 26, 2008 - MISS CONSTRUCTION: new debut album 'Kunstprodukt' >> Apr 26, 2008 - NEBULA-H: new album 'rH' >> Apr 26, 2008 - THE MISSION UK: Farewell Tour - 4CD set |
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