“Poisoned Love” is a high-energy synth-pop anthem where Nicky’s expressive vocals glide effortlessly over hyper-catchy melodic synths and pulsating, dancefloor-ready beats. Fans of DE/VISION, PET SHOP BOYS, and ELEGANT MACHINERY will find themselves hooked from the first note, as MONDTRÄUME crafts another undeniable club hit.

With Spanish producer Pikotto (aka Jose Ignacio Castaño Marquinez) at the helm, the duo continues to push the boundaries of their sound. By joining forces with Nicky, the mesmerizing vocalist of N-FREQUENCY, Pikotto elevates MONDTRÄUME’s artistry, weaving together lush synth arrangements, poignant lyrics, and a modern edge. The result? A seamless fusion of 80’s nostalgia and 21st-century sophistication, where uplifting melodies meet introspective storytelling.

Adding even more depth to this release are the B-side track “Heart Machine” and a jaw-dropping remix of “Pictures Of You” by Belgian electro-techno act CUBIC, who injects a vintage yet urgent energy to this club-ready reimagining.

“Poisoned Love” is a sonic journey that bridges past and present, capturing the timeless essence of synth-pop while propelling it boldly into the future. MONDTRÄUME has crafted a release that’s not just a treat for retro synth enthusiasts but also a must-hear for fans of cutting-edge electronic music.

Press play, turn it up, and let MONDTRÄUME’s “Poisoned Love” take you away!

“Heart Machine” – official video clip

“Pictures Of You” – official video clip

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But when he teamed up with German singer Nicky from the great synth pop act N-FREQUENCY something magic happened and the 2 artists decided to intensify their co-creation effort – a new winning team was born!

When “Pictures Of You” was released last Summer by Alfa Matrix on a compilation, this new MONDTRÄUME song became an instant club hit showcasing the perfect match between Nick’s poignant and emotional vocals with Pikotto’s renowned upbeat future pop melodic tunes.

Today with “Heart Machine” the “new” MONDTRÄUME duo reveals a second song that can only wet your appetite for more of these upbeat catchy joyful synth pop tunes with a melancholic darker edge and on which Nicky’s soulful lyrics touch you straight into your heart…

For the pleasure of the staunch and evergrowing MONDTRÄUME fanbase, “Pictures Of You” is also featured on this EP and even gets declined in 4 new exclusive remixes by NEON SPACE MEN, DISTRICT 13, LLUMEN and ELEKTROSTAUB.

A must-have release for all fans of 80’s synth pop melodies and modern upbeat future pop who enjoy acts in the likes of DE/VISION, ROTERSAND, COVENANT, NEUROTICFISH, ELEGANT MACHINERY or yet APOPTYGMA BERZERK…

Let your dark “Heart Machine” pump on the dancefloor!

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It’s with a brand new line-up around him that Pikotto returns on the forefront of the future pop scene presenting together with his new partners in crime with no less than 4 new songs plus 3 remixes (by RUINED CONFLICT, AIBOFORCEN and ELEKTROSTAUB), announcing a more than promising new era for MONDTRÄUME…

Aptly titled “The Unknown Path”, this new EP announces a fresh new start and deals with the unfamiliar road ahead when life leaves you at the crossroads. Musically, we recognize the characteristic mixture of MONDTRÄUME’s highly melodic synth pop sound signature with upbeat sequences and groovy bass-lines that perfectly match with the unique male/female vocal combination of new band members Ivan Derbenev (ANTILAV, HIMMASH) and Madil Hardis (who also recently collaborated next to her solo-effort with ASHBURY HEIGHTS, PSY’AVIAH, etc.) who together add a poignant romantic and ethereal dimension to the songs.

From the noir intimate opener “Whole” with German lyrics to the frontal club assault of future pop club hit “Something,” through the carrying and moody “Day After Day,” and the addictive body pop “Loss”, MONDTRÄUME delivers top notch soulful melodic electronics.

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We immediately recognise the characteristic features of Damasius Venys’ new solo-project: melancholic dark pop arrangements led by melodic vintage synth lines and beautifully brought to life by the unmatched and highly emotional voice of Damasius (lead singer of synth pop favourites MONDTRÄUME).

But these 4 new songs also clearly show how the MENTAL EXILE creature has once again grown in maturity, revealing an even more dynamic sound approach backed by guitar parts perfectly blending with the carrying electronic sequences while the songwriting is sharper with more underlined catchy choruses that you sing along to in no time, reinforcing that shimmering retro pop / new wave touch.

“Exile Nights II” takes us back exactly where the album left us, in the darkness of that burning city ravaged by riots and anarchy, and where you must dance with the enemy to survive or lock yourself down and hide your feelings and opinions…

The EP was once again mixed and mastered by renowned Italian synthwave artist and producer Vincenzo Salvia. We don’t change a winning team, do we!?

Enjoy the nocturnal ride…

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“Ride The Madness” does not only reflect the artist’s obvious passion for the 80’s as well as for horror and sci-fi movies, but is literally conceived as a movie soundtrack scoring the insane story of “Shadow”, from his forced exile to his endless drift towards nowhere after having realized that his thirst for revenge against this brainwashing corrupted world was pointless since his previous existence had simply been deleted forever while his unique love, his sole reason of being had given up and committed suicide… 

A “mad mad mad” world full of hate, love and neon lights that gets depicted in Damasius’ quite dark lyrics who sings about inner demons, human’s selfish blindness and mankind’s vain attempt to conquer an imaginary world made of its own fears and stupidities… 

The album was mixed and mastered by renowned Italian synthwave artist and producer Vincenzo Salvia and also features noticeable guest appearances by Marthe Borge-Lunde Pfirrmann (LIGHTSHIFTERS), adding her magical female voice and soul on two songs while charismatic Chris Young (MIDNIGHT DANGER) contributes with a stunning guitar solo creating a perfect fusion between his sleaze-synthwave style and Damasius’ 80’s-ish emotional work. 

A hurricane of emotions across 12 synth pop tunes which come highly recommended for true lovers of synthwave, 80’s synthpop and other darkwave music.

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With “Lovers, Sinners & Liars”, Pikotto Vond Mond and Damasius Venys plunge us once again into the noir depth of their abyssal work made of highly melodic synth lines, darkish atmospheres and captivating emotional vocals. Still hovering between slower intimate synth pop songs and more dynamic upbeat club tracks, this new album tells 12 peculiar stories, 12 moments of life you can easily relate to, recognizing personal experiences of love, hate, sadness and death. Aren’t we all lovers, sinners, and liars at times? 

Damasius’ so unique and characteristic voice sounds more expressive and melancholic than ever and beautifully merges with Pikotto’s edgy electronic sequences, punchy beats and echoing ghostly synth layers. A true synth pop chef d’oeuvre featuring both great singles “Still Beating” and “Free”, a tearful cover version of “Lament” (THE CURE) plus many new electro pearls to discover without delay! A must-have for all fans of DEPECHE MODE, DEINE LAKAIEN, WOLFSHEIM, ROTERSAND, etc.

This limited edition comes with a 10-track bonus disc offering a variety of remixes by MASSIVE EGO, KANT KINO, CRYTEK, AVARICE IN AUDIO, and many more.

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With “Lovers, Sinners & Liars”, Pikotto Vond Mond and Damasius Venys plunge us once again into the noir depth of their abyssal work made of highly melodic synth lines, darkish atmospheres and captivating emotional vocals. Still hovering between slower intimate synth pop songs and more dynamic upbeat club tracks, this new album tells 12 peculiar stories, 12 moments of life you can easily relate to, recognizing personal experiences of love, hate, sadness and death. Aren’t we all lovers, sinners, and liars at times? 

Damasius’ so unique and characteristic voice sounds more expressive and melancholic than ever and beautifully merges with Pikotto’s edgy electronic sequences, punchy beats and echoing ghostly synth layers. A true synth pop chef d’oeuvre featuring both great singles “Still Beating” and “Free”, a tearful cover version of “Lament” (THE CURE) plus many new electro pearls to discover without delay! A must-have for all fans of DEPECHE MODE, DEINE LAKAIEN, WOLFSHEIM, ROTERSAND, etc.

For the lucky ones amongst you, this album also comes as a limited edition with a 10-track bonus disc offering a variety of remixes by MASSIVE EGO, KANT KINO, CRYTEK, AVARICE IN AUDIO, and many more.

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Strongly influenced by Damasius’ obvious passion for the 80’s as well as horror and sci-fi movies, MENTAL EXILE’ universe perfectly fits the Synthwave movement. This first EP “Exile Nights” depicts a world of nostalgia where human emotions are beautifully expressed and rendered by Damasius’ quite darkish lyrics with highly emotional vocals.

Through these 6 unique and hi-energy songs MENTAL EXILE lets his vintage synth take the lead and reinforce the catchiness of these sparkling dark pop arrangements carried by the unmatchable voice of Damasius who sings about inner demons, human’s selfish blindness and mankind’s vain attempt to conquer an imaginary world made of its own fears and stupidities…

“Exile Nights” was mixed and mastered by renowned Italian synthwave artist Vincenzo Salvia who also remixed “Her Only Wish” (featuring female vocals by LIGHTSHIFTERS) while IVERSEN and INDEX CODE respectively made remixes for “Like Humans” and ‘The Valley Of The Fallen”.

A more than promising debut-EP confirming that a solo-project can definitely have its very own sonic identity although we here of course recognize the vocal talent of MONDTRÄUME’s singer! A more than recommended discovery for all fans of synthwave, electro pop and darkwave music…

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On MONDTRÄUME’s fanbase pressing demand, Pikotto Vond Mond and Damasius Venys decided to make this EP also available as a (very limited!) physical release with, as a bonus, the previously released digital EP “Still Beating” which also featured collaborations with ROTERSAND, AVARICE IN AUDIO, AESTHETISCHE and NÒRDIKA.
 
Strongly recommended to fans of WOLFSHEIM, DEPECHE MODE, MELOTRON or yet BEBORN BETON.

Tracklist:

1. Free
2. Free (Aesthetische mix)
3. Still Beating (Ruined Conflict mix)
4. Still Beating (Cold Kill mix)
5. Free (Venal Flesh & Chase Dobson mix)

   Bonus tracks on the physical EP version only:

6. Still Beating
7. Far from Pain (Aesthetische clubmix)
8. A sea of distance (Rotersand mix)
9. A sea of Distance_(Avarice In Audio mix)
10. Far from pain (Quanten Selbstmord Mix by NÒRDIKA)

Here’s a preview of the download version (which does not include the bonus tracks):

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This melancholic danceable track “Still Beating” deals with cancer and is dedicated to all patients and their family struggling against this difficult and terrible disease… Pikotto Vond Mond and Damasius Venys surrounded this great new tune with 4 bonus exclusive and previously unreleased remixes of “Far From Pain” and “A Sea Of Distance” by artists like ROTERSAND (with a classy and carrying electro mix), AVARICE IN AUDIO (with an upbeat modern tortured remake), AESTHETISCHE (with a straight techno trance club version) and NóRDIK (with a floating synth rework). Strongly recommended to fans of WOLFSHEIM, DEPECHE MODE, MELOTRON or yet BEBORN BETON.

This EP is only available as a download via Bandcamp (see player below).

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