“Back to 808” itself was born from a unique role reversal between long-time collaborators: after CUBIC had previously reworked METROLAND’s “The Colour Temperature”, Passenger S of 808 DOT POP / METROLAND reshaped “Back to Basic” into a retro-futuristic synth voyage where vintage electronics, melody, and technology merge seamlessly.

On “CB-708”, these songs appear in alternative 7” versions, tighter and more direct than the album cuts. Focused on hooks, structure, and instant impact, they reconnect CUBIC’s refined synth pop with classic single-format efficiency – a perfect entry point back into the “Back to 808” universe.

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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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Anchored in critical reflection and forward-thinking beats, “Reset” offers two new versions of the original track: the compact yet dynamic “The Smaller Reset”, and its expansive, club-ready counterpart “The Greater Reset” — both infused with increased tempo and dancefloor energy.

Adding further depth, the exclusive non-album track “Improving the State of the World” blends pop sensibility with pointed commentary, echoing the WEF’s aspirational slogans while inviting listeners to consider the implications of global decision-making.

“Reset” is more than just a release — it is the final destination in METROLAND’s conceptual journey, closing the loop that began with “0” and reached its climax in “Forum”. The system is shutting down… ready for a reset?

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Better known as Passenger A from METROLAND, LECTREAU dives deep into the emotional core of PSY’AVIAH’s melancholic anthems, reshaping them into hypnotic, pulsating soundscapes. From intricate electro grooves to driving techno-infused rhythms, this EP breathes new life into “Healing” and the hauntingly poetic “Heaven Is Not Enough”, an exclusive collaboration between Yves Schelpe and Tina Forlorn (SORROW STORIES) who crafted both the lyrics and evocative vocal melodies for these 2 songs. Her ethereal yet raw performance adding an emotional depth that lingers long after the last note fades.

What started as a single remix soon evolved into a full-fledged project. With Yves stepping back from production, Tina took the reins alongside LECTREAU, refining the vision of “Still Healing”. From overseeing the mastering process to crafting the trippy, remix-inspired artwork, she helped shape this EP into a fresh yet intimately connected extension of the original.

With 7-inch and 12-inch versions of each track, “Still Healing” oscillates between intimacy and expansiveness, between delicate introspection and club-driven energy. A unique sonic journey where every beat, every synth line, and every whisper of sorrow is reimagined – because healing is never a straight path, but one worth taking.

Are you ready to experience pain turned into power?

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Staying true to their EP format, METROLAND presents three distinct tracks. “Activity as a Short timetrigger” delivers a sharp, radio-friendly cut at just over 2 minutes, while “Activity as a Long Timetrigger” stretches beyond 6 minutes with an infectious 80s-inspired groove. Each version refines and expands on the original’s electro-infused energy, reinforcing METROLAND’s signature bass-driven sequences and atmospheric melodies.

As an exclusive bonus, the EP also features “Conference of the Parties”, a slow-burning, immersive track reflecting on climate change – another key topic from the “Forum” concept. Hypnotic and richly layered, it remains deeply rooted in METROLAND’s electronic DNA.

A must-have for fans of classic Düsseldorf-style synth music, “Activity” once again proves that METROLAND is at the forefront of conceptual electronic artistry.

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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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