This is not your average remix album. Loaded with CUBIC’s original stems – kicks, hi-hats, bass sequences, and effects – and fused with freshly recorded melodies, sequences, and samples, “Back to 808” elevates itself into something more profound: an 808 DOT POP album in all but name.

Faithful to the band’s trademark DNA, “Back to 808” unveils a more melodic, intricate, and immersive dimension of CUBIC’s work, prioritizing the listening experience over the dancefloor punch. It’s a seamless blend of retro-futuristic synths, vocoder textures, and electronic storytelling rooted in the aesthetic universe of 808 DOT POP.

Across 11 tracks — from the transformed “Art In,” “Human Computer,” “Offline,” and “Titt,” to the exclusive “2MFHD” – every piece has been reimagined with meticulous precision. The result is a hypnotic, conceptual voyage where technology and melody intertwine, celebrating both the past and the future of electronic pop.

Visually, the album artwork stays faithful to the retro-commemorative C64 aesthetic of “Back to Basic”, yet cleverly adapts to reflect its rebirth under the “Back to 808” identity.

A conceptual collaboration, a respectful reinvention, and above all a celebration of friendship through sound, “Back to 808” is destined to delight every fan of 808 DOT POP and lovers of finely crafted synth music alike.

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Hey you, shining disaster: welcome to NOEMI AURORA‘s Multiverse of sounds and visions!

The Italian singer-songwriter and music producer, renowned for her nearly two-decade journey with the magnetic duo HELALYN FLOWERS, has established herself as a standout voice in the Electro/Industrial and Alternative Metal realms. Her versatile and distinctive style has earned her a place among modern Goth legends, leading to countless collaborations and vocal features.

With “Kintsugi”, Noemi Aurora unveils her first solo masterpiece, a deeply personal and artistic journey that showcases her multifaceted talents in their fullest form. Acting as a true creative alchemist, she’s crafted every detail of the album herself (writing, recording, producing, performing, and mastering each track). The result is a sonic and emotional odyssey that is introspectively sensual, fiercely powerful, and utterly transformative.

From the poetic mid-tempo wave pop opener “Keep Your Tears to Water My Roots” to the mystic experimental closer “Yugen,” the album captivates with a kaleidoscope of emotions and sounds. Her music, as previewed by the cinematic single “Blood As Lipstick” and the hypnotic club hit “Shining,” blends her electro-industrial and dark wave roots with ethereal sensibility and raw post-punk intensity. Noemi’s hauntingly versatile vocals evoke legends like DEAD CAN DANCE, SIOUXSIE, and KATE BUSH, while her music reveals eclectic influences ranging from LADYTRON, FRONT 242, MASSIVE ATTACK, to COCTEAU TWINS.

‘Kintsugi’ delves into themes of pain, healing, and resilience, with raw emotional depth that reaches new heights, especially when she sings in her native Italian on tracks like “Dal Giardino Di Algos” and “Too Late To Die”. It’s an album that transforms vulnerability into strength and brokenness into beauty, inspiring listeners to embrace their imperfections and let their inner light shine through.

This transformative journey is available in stunning physical editions: a limited-edition collector’s “shining” gatefold vinyl (150 copies in two unique designs: sunburst solid white + black and galaxy transparent red + black effect) and a deluxe digipak double-CD “disaster” edition. The latter includes the “Magnetica” bonus disc with 11 remixes by very diverse artists like IMPLANT, AIBOFORCEN, INERTIA, AESTHETISCHE, LLUMEN, PSY’AVIAH, METROLAND, KORINTHIANS, VOYNA, PEOPLE THEATRE, SYSTEME PARADOXE, plus a breathtaking cover of THE CURE’s “Friday I’m In Love”.

“Kintsugi” speaks to anyone who has faced the abyss and emerged stronger, weaving a tapestry of golden threads from life’s broken pieces. NOEMI AURORA invites you to embrace your resilience, turning every scar into a radiant mark of beauty. This is more than music – it’s a luminous ode to transformation and hope.

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Hey you, shining disaster: welcome to NOEMI AURORA‘s Multiverse of sounds and visions!

The Italian singer-songwriter and music producer, renowned for her nearly two-decade journey with the magnetic duo HELALYN FLOWERS, has established herself as a standout voice in the Electro/Industrial and Alternative Metal realms. Her versatile and distinctive style has earned her a place among modern Goth legends, leading to countless collaborations and vocal features.

With “Kintsugi”, Noemi Aurora unveils her first solo masterpiece, a deeply personal and artistic journey that showcases her multifaceted talents in their fullest form. Acting as a true creative alchemist, she’s crafted every detail of the album herself (writing, recording, producing, performing, and mastering each track). The result is a sonic and emotional odyssey that is introspectively sensual, fiercely powerful, and utterly transformative.

From the poetic mid-tempo wave pop opener “Keep Your Tears to Water My Roots” to the mystic experimental closer “Yugen,” the album captivates with a kaleidoscope of emotions and sounds. Her music, as previewed by the cinematic single “Blood As Lipstick” and the hypnotic club hit “Shining,” blends her electro-industrial and dark wave roots with ethereal sensibility and raw post-punk intensity. Noemi’s hauntingly versatile vocals evoke legends like DEAD CAN DANCE, SIOUXSIE, and KATE BUSH, while her music reveals eclectic influences ranging from LADYTRON, FRONT 242, MASSIVE ATTACK, to COCTEAU TWINS.

‘Kintsugi’ delves into themes of pain, healing, and resilience, with raw emotional depth that reaches new heights, especially when she sings in her native Italian on tracks like “Dal Giardino Di Algos” and “Too Late To Die”. It’s an album that transforms vulnerability into strength and brokenness into beauty, inspiring listeners to embrace their imperfections and let their inner light shine through.

This transformative journey is available in stunning physical editions: a limited-edition collector’s “shining” gatefold vinyl (150 copies in two unique designs: sunburst solid white + black and galaxy transparent red + black effect) and a deluxe digipak double-CD “disaster” edition. The latter includes the “Magnetica” bonus disc with 11 remixes by very diverse artists like IMPLANT, AIBOFORCEN, INERTIA, AESTHETISCHE, LLUMEN, PSY’AVIAH, METROLAND, KORINTHIANS, VOYNA, PEOPLE THEATRE, SYSTEME PARADOXE, plus a breathtaking cover of THE CURE’s “Friday I’m In Love”.

“Kintsugi” speaks to anyone who has faced the abyss and emerged stronger, weaving a tapestry of golden threads from life’s broken pieces. NOEMI AURORA invites you to embrace your resilience, turning every scar into a radiant mark of beauty. This is more than music – it’s a luminous ode to transformation and hope.

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The Italian singer-songwriter and music producer, renowned for her nearly two-decade journey with the magnetic duo HELALYN FLOWERS, has established herself as a standout voice in the Electro/Industrial and Alternative Metal realms. Her versatile and distinctive style has earned her a place among modern Goth legends, leading to countless collaborations and vocal features.

With “Kintsugi”, Noemi Aurora unveils her first solo masterpiece, a deeply personal and artistic journey that showcases her multifaceted talents in their fullest form. Acting as a true creative alchemist, she’s crafted every detail of the album herself (writing, recording, producing, performing, and mastering each track). The result is a sonic and emotional odyssey that is introspectively sensual, fiercely powerful, and utterly transformative.

From the poetic mid-tempo wave pop opener “Keep Your Tears to Water My Roots” to the mystic experimental closer “Yugen,” the album captivates with a kaleidoscope of emotions and sounds. Her music, as previewed by the cinematic single “Blood As Lipstick” and the hypnotic club hit “Shining,” blends her electro-industrial and dark wave roots with ethereal sensibility and raw post-punk intensity. Noemi’s hauntingly versatile vocals evoke legends like DEAD CAN DANCE, SIOUXSIE, and KATE BUSH, while her music reveals eclectic influences ranging from LADYTRON, FRONT 242, MASSIVE ATTACK, to COCTEAU TWINS.

‘Kintsugi’ delves into themes of pain, healing, and resilience, with raw emotional depth that reaches new heights, especially when she sings in her native Italian on tracks like “Dal Giardino Di Algos” and “Too Late To Die”. It’s an album that transforms vulnerability into strength and brokenness into beauty, inspiring listeners to embrace their imperfections and let their inner light shine through.

This transformative journey is available in stunning physical editions: a limited-edition collector’s “shining” gatefold vinyl (150 copies in two unique designs: sunburst solid white + black and galaxy transparent red + black effect) and a deluxe digipak double-CD “disaster” edition. The latter includes the “Magnetica” bonus disc with 11 remixes by very diverse artists like IMPLANT, AIBOFORCEN, INERTIA, AESTHETISCHE, LLUMEN, PSY’AVIAH, METROLAND, KORINTHIANS, VOYNA, PEOPLE THEATRE, SYSTEME PARADOXE, plus a breathtaking cover of THE CURE’s “Friday I’m In Love”.

“Kintsugi” speaks to anyone who has faced the abyss and emerged stronger, weaving a tapestry of golden threads from life’s broken pieces. NOEMI AURORA invites you to embrace your resilience, turning every scar into a radiant mark of beauty. This is more than music – it’s a luminous ode to transformation and hope.

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The purpose there is to encourage world leaders to join forces in tackling the complex challenges of energy, climate, and nature, in addition to investment, trade, infrastructure, emerging technologies, industrial resilience, job creation, skills development, social mobility, health, and geopolitical collaboration in a multipolar environment.

‘Cooperation in a Fragmented World’ as featured on the album ‘Forum,’ illustrates a remarkable shift from its original form, having undergone significant alterations even after the initial mastering process. Yet, the distinctive sequenced layers persist, continuing to characterize Metroland’s techno pop and providing an enjoyable experience for their loyal fan base.

In a departure from conventional practices, Metroland opted not to assign specific remix names to each track. Instead, every version was designated with a distinctive and original title. Rather than the anticipated labels such as ‘radio version’ or ‘edit,’ the title was creatively transformed to ‘Cooperation in a shortened world.’

Accompanied by an extraordinary 9-minute extended version that reflects the purest traditions of the 1980s, “Cooperation in a Lengthened World” exposes the numerous intricate layers and elements found in the original version.

A gimmic that Metroland wanted to enhance is to be heard in ‘Cooperation in a surrounding world’. This exceptional version is made up of a series of sounds that were featured in previous iterations before the original version was recorded into history, a history that is detailed in the album ‘Forum’.

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In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.

Just like for the previous batch, the two last releases “Two In One” and “Geography” will be available in a combo 2-vinyl package offered with a second and different exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de

And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”.
Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.

The limited bag will also include the 25th edition of the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series featuring some 19 Spleen+ & Alfa Matrix artists mixing hot tracks of the moment and offering some exclusive previews of new songs taken from forthcoming releases coming out later this year… Enjoy the amazing sonic diversity from the matrix and its Spleen+ cold wave post punk division.

1. The Breath Of Life – Down We Go
2. Hanging Freud – Falling Tooth
3. Psy’aviah Feat. Sorrow Stories – Heaven Is Not Enough
4. The Names – Apophenia
5. The Ultimate Dreamers – Piano Ghost (Rough Mix)
6. Imjudas – Go Away
7. Lovelorn Dolls – A Heart Cries
8. Freakangel – Death Bloom
9. The True Union – Blinded
10. Neikka Rpm – Sharp As Lies
11. Acylum – Oder Tod
12. Miseria Ultima – Sworn To Control
13. Avarice In Audio – Faith
14. Noemi Aurora – Shining
15. Elektrostaub Feat. Richard Bjørklund (Spektralized). You Are My Angel (Short Edit)
16. Entrzelle – Hero (Matrix Edit)
17. Elektroklänge – Bordcomputer (Radio Edit)
18. 808 Dot Pop – Fm-Am
19. Metroland – Cooperation In A Fragmented World

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In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.

Just like for the previous batch, the two last releases “Two In One” and “Geography” will be available in a combo 2-vinyl package offered with a second and different exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de

Originally released in 1982, FRONT 242’s debut album “Geography” is a true “classic” record in electronic music history which became such an influential album on the development of industrial / EBM music throughout the 80’s and far beyond and which constitutes the layers on which FRONT 242 was constructed.

And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”. Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.

SIDE A
A1. operating tracks
A2. with your cries
A3. art & strategy
A4. geography II
A5. u-men
A6. dialogues
A7. he runs too fast for us

SIDE B
B1. least inking
B2. gvdt
B3. geography I
B4. black white blue
B5. kinetics
B6. kampfbereit

The limited release also includes the 25th edition of the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series featuring some 19 Spleen+ & Alfa Matrix artists mixing hot tracks of the moment and offering some exclusive previews of new songs taken from forthcoming releases coming out later this year… Enjoy the amazing sonic diversity from the matrix and its Spleen+ cold wave post punk division.

1. The Breath Of Life – Down We Go
2. Hanging Freud – Falling Tooth
3. Psy’aviah Feat. Sorrow Stories – Heaven Is Not Enough
4. The Names – Apophenia
5. The Ultimate Dreamers – Piano Ghost (Rough Mix)
6. Imjudas – Go Away
7. Lovelorn Dolls – A Heart Cries
8. Freakangel – Death Bloom
9. The True Union – Blinded
10. Neikka Rpm – Sharp As Lies
11. Acylum – Oder Tod
12. Miseria Ultima – Sworn To Control
13. Avarice In Audio – Faith
14. Noemi Aurora – Shining
15. Elektrostaub Feat. Richard Bjørklund (Spektralized). You Are My Angel (Short Edit)
16. Entrzelle – Hero (Matrix Edit)
17. Elektroklänge – Bordcomputer (Radio Edit)
18. 808 Dot Pop – Fm-Am
19. Metroland – Cooperation In A Fragmented World

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Just like for the previous batch, the two last releases “Two In One” and “Geography” will be available in a combo 2-vinyl package offered with a second and different exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de

“Two In One” compiles FRONT 242’s two very first 2-track singles, originally released in 1981 and 1982. It also features founding members Dirk Bergen next to Daniel B. and which announced the band’s classic debut album “Geography”. Two classic singles in electronic music history which became such influential releases on the development of industrial / EBM music throughout the 80’s and far beyond and which constitute the layers on which FRONT 242 was constructed.

And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”. Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.

The limited bag will also include the 25th edition of the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series featuring some 19 Spleen+ & Alfa Matrix artists mixing hot tracks of the moment and offering some exclusive previews of new songs taken from forthcoming releases coming out later this year… Enjoy the amazing sonic diversity from the matrix and its Spleen+ cold wave post punk division.

1. The Breath Of Life – Down We Go
2. Hanging Freud – Falling Tooth
3. Psy’aviah Feat. Sorrow Stories – Heaven Is Not Enough
4. The Names – Apophenia
5. The Ultimate Dreamers – Piano Ghost (Rough Mix)
6. Imjudas – Go Away
7. Lovelorn Dolls – A Heart Cries
8. Freakangel – Death Bloom
9. The True Union – Blinded
10. Neikka Rpm – Sharp As Lies
11. Acylum – Oder Tod
12. Miseria Ultima – Sworn To Control
13. Avarice In Audio – Faith
14. Noemi Aurora – Shining
15. Elektrostaub Feat. Richard Bjørklund (Spektralized). You Are My Angel (Short Edit)
16. Entrzelle – Hero (Matrix Edit)
17. Elektroklänge – Bordcomputer (Radio Edit)
18. 808 Dot Pop – Fm-Am
19. Metroland – Cooperation In A Fragmented World

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In this sonic adventure, METROLAND invites you on a journey exploring the crossroads of innovation and nostalgia. “Industry” serves as a tantalizing glimpse into the duo’s conceptual boundaries, setting the stage for the grand narrative of “Forum”.

“Forum” originated from unfinished business in METROLAND’s electronic music brewery. Initially conceived as a possible final single for “0” in 2023, it evolved into a brand new concept and a complete album, playfully nodding to its predecessor. Inspired by the World Economic Forum in Davos, “Forum” delves into fresh sounds and experimental song structures. The album showcases METROLAND’s melodic side with tracks like “Happy nothing”, “The great reset” and “Infotainment,” while electro-infused pieces like “Activity as a timetrigger”, “Baukultur”, and “Quantum” continue the trajectory initiated by “Industry.”

A hymn to the industrial revolution of the 21st century, “Industry” presents versions 5.0 and 6.0 in the download, while the physical CD album seamlessly weaves all six industrial revolutions into an epic 10-minute experience (exclusive for the CD edition).

Immerse yourself in the vintage electronic prowess of METROLAND, and let the sonic odyssey of “Forum” unfold, revealing a world of musical possibilities, for another electrifying conceptual journey recommended to all fans of the Düsseldorf synth style…

1. Cooperation in a fragmented world
2. The great reset
3. Activity as a timetrigger
4. Happy nothing
5. Baukultur (the davos declaration)
6. Infotainment
7. Quantum
8. World economic forum
9. Industry 1.0 *
10. Industry 2.0 *
11. Industry 3.0 *
12. Industry 4.0 *
13. Industry 5.0 *
14. Industry 6.0 *

* exclusive tracks for the CD version – NOT available on digital platforms

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In this sonic adventure, Passenger A and Passenger S showcase their trademark analogue electronic prowess, seamlessly linking the acclaimed “0” album with the highly anticipated “Forum”. “Industry” serves as the bridge, pushing their conceptual boundaries even further.

Inspired by the Neue Deutsche Welle movement, METROLAND collaborates with Motor!k (Dirk Ivens side-project) and AK/DK to inject a fresh edge into their signature sound. The result is a captivating blend that pays homage to the past while propelling us into a future of sonic exploration.

Complementing the EP is a visually compelling video clip crafted by Passenger S. This dark-edged exploration of the fourth industrial revolution, adorned with vibrant and distorted colours, intricately weaves into the World Economic Forum’s discourse, offering a thought-provoking perspective.

As the opening track of the EP, “Industry 4.0” also played a pivotal role in its predecessor. Now, it unfolds the interface to “Forum,” inviting listeners to a continuing narrative that refuses to be confined by conventional storytelling.

A journey that invites you to explore the intersection of innovation and nostalgia, guided by the sonic visionaries, Passenger A and Passenger S. As we anticipate the release of ‘Forum,’ immerse yourself in this sonic odyssey and let the music unfold a world of possibilities.

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