Philipp Münch - Tales From The Lower Cave

German sound alchemist Philipp Münch (Synapscape, The Rorschach Garden, Mandelbrot) and Babsi Teichner (The Rorschach Garden, Mandelbrot) present ‘tales from the lower cave,’ a profound return to the foundational principles of their artistic genesis this work exemplifies a deliberate embrace of minimalist instrumentation coupled with the experimental ethos that characterized the nascent stages of electronic music. Tales from the lower cave is a unique krankpop post-industrial album.

The compositions are characterized by coarse, distorted textures and robust rhythms, blending somber experimental pieces with abrasive noise and intricate sequencer arrangements. The use of raw analog synthesizer sounds preserves a distinctive electro aesthetic, bridging their experimental roots with elements of angstpop and enhanced by his cold and distinctive vocal delivery. The result is a sonic tapestry that surpasses the sum of its parts, offering listeners a compelling journey through the lower echelons of electronic soundscapes.

CD / Digital Album

Posted on April 24th, 2025 under Releases, ,

Im Namen Des Volkes - Loch Im System

IM NAMEN DES VOLKES – a nexus of analog synthesizer craftsmanship. Matthias Schuster’s venture into the world of music began in the late 1970s, marked by an insatiable curiosity for analog instrumentation. His early fascination with vintage synthesizers and drum machines laid the groundwork for a lifelong commitment to creating unique sonic landscapes.

The EP ‘LOCH IM SYSTEM’ features four tracks characterized by the raw and pure synthesizer sound of the early 80ies. Electro with an early industrial feel, in an uncompromising and very direct way, constitutes the distinctive musical aesthetic of IM NAMEN DES VOLKES.

7″ EP / Digital Album

Posted on September 18th, 2024 under Releases, ,

Kojoohar & Frank Ursus - Frost Drought

The spark that ignited this collaboration came from a conversation between KOJOOHAR and FRANK URSUS – aka Te/DIS – about the kojoohar album that has just been released at the time and about angst pop and its position in the music scene. talking about new tracks kojoohar was working on, the decision was made to start a collaboration.

FROST DROUGHT is a 4-track ep that offers edgy angst pop with analog, gripping synthesizer sounds, metallic rhythms and enigmatic melodies, complementing by frank ursus’ vocals. music and lyrics of FROST DROUGHT describe a world of isolation, mistrust, alienation and the individual’s distance from itself. left alone in the dark…

7″ / Digital Album

Posted on February 9th, 2024 under Releases, , ,

Tanz Ohne Musik - 17

TANZ OHNE MUSIK is dan serbanescu (aka babywolf) from Bucharest supported by Luna, who contributes photos, videos and live visuals. active more then a decade of writing music, he published several albums on his own label red cavity records and had brilliant releases on Galakthorrö, Sleepless Records Berlin and Cloister Recordings.

the release ’17′ includes three milestones from the very beginning of TANZ OHNE MUSIK – pure, kosmik and raw, paired with the energy of naivety of the youth and a very direct style of production. ’17′ is showing all the different faces of the project and prove the addition to analogue synth sounds in a minimalistic angstpop and cold post-punk way. ‘seventeen’ is offering melancholic new-wave vibes with irresistible melodies and the under-cooled male singing. ‘cold’ channels its raw power into industrial impacts and dives into a haunting sea of fear. the final song ‘mescaline swimming’ is a true whirlwind of sound and noise – and the massiveness will be only exceeded with his screaming vocals.

TANZ OHNE MUSIK remains an intriguing enigma, inviting listeners to dance without music and explore the mysteries and complexities of existence through their unconventional soundscape.

7″ EP / Digital Album

Posted on July 28th, 2023 under Releases, ,