Manic Depression Records: Winter Severity Index – Human Taxonomy LP

Winter Severity Index - Human Taxonomy

Winter Severity Index is a New Wave project from Rome, Italy, by Simona Ferrucci, singer, guitarist, composer and songwriter. It was born in 2009 as a traditional band, formed by four young women. During 2010 the band published a self-released EP, “Winter Severity Index”, distributed by AF Music, now sold-out. In the same year and in 2011 the band received lots of good reviews all over Europe and performed gigs in Italy, in Berlin and in Lisbon, at the Graveyard Fest. In January 2012 the project took the form of a duo, after the decision of two members to leave the band. Simona continued collaborating with Valentina Fanigliulo (a.k.a. Mushy) .

Simona and Valentina recorded the new EP “Survival Rate”, released on May 2013 by Blood Rock Records. The EP, now sold out, has been widely distributed all over the world and collected many of good reviews from music magazines and web-zines. Now Simona is collaborating with Alessandra Romeo ( ex Cat Fud and Bohemien).

They recorded the first LP of the project, “Slanting Ray”, released on April 2014 by Manic Depression and Blood Rock Records, now sold out. The album was presented in several venues and festivals all over Europe and it was mentioned as one of the best New Wave album of the year by many magazines, both in Italy and abroad.

Their second LP Human Taxonomy, released by Manic Depression Records in may 2016, was presented in first preview at the Wave Gothic Treffen in Leipzig, receiving a warm welcoming by the audience.

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Posted on July 22nd, 2016 under Releases, ,

Teenage Menopause: The Horrorist – Here Comes The Whip EP

The Horrorist - Here Comes The Whip

Oliver Chesler better known by his stage name The Horrorist, is an electronic music artist from New York. He is the owner of the Things to Come Records. He has live performances all around the world but a hotspot is Germany. Many remember him as the punk styled kid in D.A. Pennebaker’s concert film “101″, featuring Depeche Mode.

Limited edition 7″ inside an astonishing motional effect artwork sleeve.

Posted on July 20th, 2016 under Releases, ,

Peine Perdue – Nuit Blanche LP

Peine Perdue - Nuit Blanche

Here’s the 6th release from Peine Perdue, a synthwave duet based in Paris and Berlin.

Limited edition vinyl / handmade designed CD with 2 bonus tracks.

Posted on July 18th, 2016 under Releases,

Seja Records: Mourning Elektra Slangwitch – Messy Riot

Mourning Elektra Slangwitch - Messy Riot

Mourning Elektra Slangwitch is a Dutch artist who has been performing under the name M.E.S.S.Y. since 1985 and is active as an artist creating collages, sculptures, photographs, paintings, videos, and music. Working solo and in bands in different kind of projects, she hopes to put a spell on her audience through what she calls “Messy Vocal Magic”.

For decades Mourning Elektra Slangwitch is at the forefront of Dutch/European experimentalism and electronic music.

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Posted on July 16th, 2016 under Releases, ,

Brouillard Définitif: Girls Under Glass – The Question, The Answer – Pop

Brouillard Définitif: Girls Under Glass - The Question, The Answer - Pop

Celebrating the 30 years existence of Girls Under Glass, Brouillard Définitif is very proud to announce the upcoming limited edition vinyl reissue of Girls demo tape “The Question, The Answer – Pop” originally released 1986. Watch out for 9 killer tracks.

Limited to 300 copies on white or classic black vinyl.

Posted on July 14th, 2016 under Releases, ,