“Ascension” tackles the complex theme of AI-driven technological advancement clashing with humanity’s emotional depth in an era dominated by capitalism, power and relentless progress. Musically, it’s a hard-hitting dark EBM masterpiece infused with a captivating future-pop hook that cuts through with an undeniable edge. And if that’s not enough, the single version amps up the addictive qualities, drawing comparisons to iconic bands like ICON OF COIL and COVENANT. Plus, brace yourself for a mesmerizing remix by none other than the legendary ROTERSAND and a harsh industrial take by aggrotech act FRONTAL BOUNDARY.

But wait, there’s more! GLIS delivers an exclusive non-album track, “Darkness Be My Guide,” delving into the darker, grittier side of their repertoire, reminiscent of industrial heavyweights like :WUMPSCUT: and LEAETHER STRIP.

So buckle up, because GLIS is back and better than ever, ready to take you on a sonic journey like no other. Get ready to embrace the darkness and let the music be your guide.

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“Gateway To Oblivion” is a testament to the American artist’s versatility as the driving force behind GLIS. Serving as the primary producer, vocalist, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Frandsen has crafted a spontaneous album that is both powerful and straight-to-the-point.

Drawing inspiration from a variety of influences, the album takes listeners on a captivating journey. The atmospheric “Into the Flames,” sets the mood with nods to NIN and DEPECHE MODE’s “Songs of Faith and Devotion” era. The track “Ascension” and the instrumental piece “Mexico” deliver a straight-up early 2000s synth pop vibe, drawing inspiration from the likes of ICON OF COIL, APOPTYGMA BERZERK or VNV NATION. Tracks like “Control” echo future pop inspirations with a touch of UNDERWORLD / ROTERSAND influence, while “Cut Away the Demons” and “Damaged” take a detour into oppressive industrial noise and powerful EBM, inspired by HEALTH, MENTALLO & THE FIXER or yet LEATHER STRIP. Each track carries its own unique flavour, contributing to the album’s overall diversity, including the unique guest appearance of his good old partner in crime Jennifer Parkin / AYRIA on the catchy “Dream Chaser” and the fresh darkwave anthems “Angels” and “We Live in the Iceage” taking cues from FEVER RAY and THE KNIFE.

Sebastian Komor (KOMOR KOMMANDO / ICON OF COIL…) also played a pivotal role in shaping the album’s sound, ensuring a cohesive and powerful production. Thematically, “Gateway To Oblivion” revolves around the ascension of mankind and the challenges posed by technology. Each song tackles specific themes, creating a narrative that resonates with personal and societal struggles.

In this unexpected return, GLIS proves that its creative fire continues to burn brightly, pushing the boundaries of electronic music. “Gateway To Oblivion” is not just an album; it’s a profound exploration of the human experience.as well as a bold statement reaffirming GLIS’s influential presence in the electronic music scene.

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The opening track ‘Sunrise’ was an instant favorite amongst fans of the genre, and sustained as a club hit in several other iterations, pushing GLIS on the top of the future pop scene next to bands in the likes of COVENANT, ICON OF COIL, VNV NATION or yet APOPTYGMA BERZERK…

The last we heard of GLIS’ frontman Shaun Frandsen was in 2013 when he released a cathartic mix of post-punk and alternative genres on the ‘Phoenix’ album and the ‘Seconds’ EP.

Now we pay homage to the beginnings with this brand new enhanced v3.0 mix of the ‘Sunrise’ track, as well as a showcase of the evolutionary history of the track throughout the years, also including instrumental versions.

Only Shaun Frandsen himself can tell us what’s next, now that the GLIS machines got reactivated?!
Future pop forever… Sunrise forever…

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1. It’s Empty In Her Eyes
2. The Storm (Version)
3. Nightvision
4. High Dreamer
5. Visionary
6. My Machine
7. My Cruelty
8. I. C. Stars
9. It’s Empty In Her Eyes (Clubmix)

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He continues to pursue his love for dreamy ethereal rock and post-punk influences on the new 4 song single, “Seconds”. A fan favorite from the “Phoenix” album, “Seconds” is freshly remastered by Daniel Myer (HAUJOBB), while Shaun Frandsen and longtime GLIS drummer Michael Wimer take their love of spacious post-punk (JOY DIVISION / SECTION 25) and thrust it into an eerie, sci-fi realm. Almost as if the ghost of Martin Hannett was in the studio with the two, “Seconds” captures the experimental vibe and raw urgency of the post-punk era.

Following “Seconds” are three wondrous B-sides that Shaun Frandsen produced himself in his studio. “Road To Nowhere” continues with more post-punk influences the likes of THE STRANGLERS and HUSKER DU, pairing it with a slamming lo/fi garage rock despondency. “Summertide” is a romantic indie-folk jam that ties in a modern electronic atmosphere, in which Shaun Frandsen wrote based on his own wedding. Finally, “The Ghost Of Us” is a lush and haunting swan song of lost love that blends acoustic guitar with the same distinctive electronics that GLIS introduced to us on “Phoenix”. All in all, “Seconds” serves up as a rich, palatable dessert to the main course of “Phoenix” and showcases that there’s more to Shaun Frandsen’s artistry as a musician than we originally thought. What will he do next?

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

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2 years after the release of the first “Matrix Downloaded” compilation, Belgium’s ALFA MATRIX label joins hands again with Santa Claus and offers to all alternative music lovers this new label compilation FOR FREE (downloadable in MP3/FLAC quality via the label’s Bandcamp page).

A nice and surprising end-of-year present for all of us with some 47 songs that reflect the ALFA MATRIX music repertoire in the full-force of its diversity.

Just like the new ALFA MATRIX family members who are revealed here for the first time: NÖVÖ, XMH, MONDTRÄUME and STUDIO-X vs. SIMON CARTER, several other label bands also seized the opportunity of this compilation to showcase new unreleased songs including KOMOR KOMMANDO, ARMAGREDDON DILDOS, KRYSTAL SYSTEM, AIBOFORCEN, STAR INDUSTRY, RAZORFADE, etc

Since 2001, ALFA MATRIX has been offering to you electronic music with attitude… EBM, synth pop, industrial, electronic, indie rock, electronic, dark elektro, avant-garde, goth metal, wave: you get it all!

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

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This FREE (or pay as you wish) compilation is once again downloadable in MP3/FLAC quality via the label’s Bandcamp page (where you can also still find the 2 previous editions if you did not grab these yet!!).

Again a nice and surprising present for all of us with some 54 songs that reflect the ALFA MATRIX music repertoire in the full-force of its diversity.

Just like the recent additions to the ALFA MATRIX family members (COSMIC ARMCHAIR, AVARICE IN AUDIO, PROZIUM, SEBASTIAN KOMOR, GAYTRON, SUICIDAL ROMANCE…), several other label bands also seized the opportunity of this compilation to showcase brand new songs or previously unreleased mixes including ZOMBIE GIRL, BRUDERSCHAFT, AYRIA, KOMOR KOMMANDO, PSY’AVIAH, KANT KINO, PNE, MENTALLO & THE FIXER, METROLAND, GLIS, ESSENCE OF MIND, KRYSTAL SYSTEM, TOTEM OBSCURA vs. ACYLUM, CYNICAL EXISTENCE or yet NEIKKA RPM…

Since 2001, ALFA MATRIX has been offering to you electronic music with attitude… EBM, synth pop, industrial, electronic, indie rock, nu electro, dark elektro, avant-garde, goth metal, wave, techno house: you get it all!

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

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German master of darkness Dominik Van Reich starts the hostilities with this brand new amGod song “Assimilated” which announces a very poignant and intricate new album!

Coming next is our new Swedish Dark Elektro revelation CYNICAL EXISTENCE and the straight and explosive “I’m Broken” that is bound to become an instant club hit!

While the new GLIS “Phoenix” album is almost complete and will surprise more than one, Shaun Frandsen let his friend Elliott Berlin trash his last single “Apocalypse Parties” while they both were on tour with COMBICHRIST…

Cherry on the cake, the one and only ALIEN VAMPIRES come and test your body resistance in a blast with this high speed industrial injection entitled “Thy Mortal Human Side” – unreleased track so far!

“4.4U” offers a bundle selection of 4 Alfa Matrix artists each presenting 1 new song. A concept where the buyer decides which price he/she wants to pay for this 4-track compilation available in multiple sound quality formats. This way, the buyer clearly indicates how much he/she wants to support the artists who reveal new songs before the release of their next album.
Enjoy… and rendez-vous next year for our next “4.4U” encounter on Alfa Matrix’s official bandpage…

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

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The new GLIS studio album is clearly a very personal album for Shaun Frandsen, almost an autobiographical journey: “I wrote it as an ode for those who have inspired me the most. I didn’t hide my heart at all,” he says.

This album begins rough, dark and chaotic, sometimes sad. The music-style changes from track to track, but somehow manages to stay focused. It dwells in the dark, then finds peace, and comes back again with a new outlook from where it began. On “Phoenix”, GLIS took a bit of Bowie and Eno (“Keep The Memory”, “Coldheart Tempo”), and a classic-era 4AD sound to create the ambiance and grabbed some inspiration from Nine Inch Nails, Underworld (“Insomniac”, “Dead Set”) and Joy Division for the body of the music. It’s when female vocalist Lauren Krothe is introduced on the album that ushers in the transition from darkness to light, lo-fi darkwave with an ethereal hint to Cocteau Twins (“Take It This Far” or the beautiful “Blue Sky Night”). Then come the anthemic and hooky “Crush” and the instant hit “Stars In The Sea” which both end the journey on a hopeful positive outlook and loop with the opening and closing groovey track “Apocalypse Parties” that will remind you of the early WaxTrax electro/industrial sound with a touch of melodic modernity.

By writing it with his heart, Shaun Frandsen definitely accomplished something personal and meaningful with this album, giving integrity and soul to “Phoenix”, a chef d’oeuvre which falls down and rebuilds itself in a way that follows the fabled cycle. The track-list is set up in the same way. It’s an ode to GLIS’ past but also a nod to the future…

This deluxe carton box edition of the album holds an additional extended booklet and a bonus disc with exclusive bonus tracks…

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