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Front 242 – Geography LP (clear transparent vinyl)

Front 242 - Geography LP (clear transparent vinyl)

This is the 2nd pressing of this previously sold out version.

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

Front 242 – Two In One 12″ (clear transparent vinyl)

Front 242 - Two In One 12" (clear transparent vinyl)

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

“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

Psy’Aviah feat. Sorrow Stories – Healing EP

Psy'Aviah feat. Sorrow Stories - Healing EP

PSY’AVIAH is now closing the “Bittersweet” chapter in beauty with Yves Schelpe’s stunning collaboration with Tina Forlorn of SORROW STORIES. “Healing” is maybe the most representative song from this conceptual album after all, where you can realize that, “there is joy in pain and that tears can taste so sweet”… A more laid-back melancholic dark pop song with strong highly expressive vocals leading breakbeat arrangements and sinister melodic synth-lines.

For the occasion of this new EP release, both artists recorded together an exclusive bonus song: “Heaven Is Not Enough” that mixes metaphorical lyrics, sorrowful atmospheres with more upbeat dark electronics. A touching piece of work playing with double meanings and questioning whether dreaming of death to feel alive makes any sense when “Heaven is not enough” and might be your new Hell… a sort of beginning of the finale in a place where there is no conclusion because you need to recreate yourself altogether!?

PSY’AVIAH here again gets joined by a bunch of artists from various music scenes including some noticeable usual partners in crimes to serve us a more than eclectic cocktail of remixes including AESTHETISCHE, PEOPLE THEATRE, AIBOFORCEN Eric C. Powell, Eva X, NATURES OF WIRES, ENEMY INFESTATION, 13TH ANGEL and 11GRAMS…

And always remember on bittersweet days, that in pain there’s strength to be found… It can’t always be sunshine!

This Bandcamp release includes an exclusive booklet with lyrics plus 2 bonus remixes by LECTREAU (Passenger A from METROLAND) and DYNALECTRIC ORCHESTRA!

Various Artists – A strange play vol.2 – an alfa matrix tribute to The Cure 2CD

Various Artists – A strange play vol.2 – an alfa matrix tribute to The Cure 2CD

In the world of modern rock, THE CURE stands as a shining beacon of creativity and inspiration. For more than four decades, this legendary British band, led by the enigmatic Robert Smith, has been synonymous with groundbreaking contributions to alternative, post-punk, and gothic rock. While THE CURE’s music often carries a touch of melancholy, their spellbinding melodies have uplifted and motivated countless fans across the globe.

In November 2014, Alfa Matrix unveiled a tribute album to THE CURE titled “A Strange Play – An Alfa Matrix Tribute To The Cure.” Fast forward nine years, and we’re thrilled to present a fresh tribute with vol.2 in the series featuring electro, synth pop, EBM acts from the label but also more cold wave, post punk, gothic rock oriented bands from our Spleen+ division.

And while we are all patiently waiting for the ever-delayed release of THE CURE’s new studio album(s) (!?), let us all enjoy the 27 cover versions gathered on this compilation, reexploring the band’s amazing discography through takes on classic hit songs but also more obscure B-tracks. These cover versions bringing forward unexpected details from the original songs or giving them a total new sonic perspective.

Compiled by and for THE CURE fans, we are joined in this new tribute adventure by the growing roster of Spleen+ artists NOEMI AURORA, STAR INDUSTRY, IMJUDAS, THE ULTIMATE DREAMERS, THE BREATH OF LIFE or yet LOVELORN DOLLS, but also synth & elektro cult and upcoming Alfa Matrix acts in the likes of NEUROACTIVE, ARMAGEDDON DILDOS, IMPLANT, DARKNESS ON DEMAND (ex-DANCE OR DIE), HELLE9 (ALIEN VAMPIRES side-project), METROLAND, AESTHETISCHE feat. ZOMBIE GIRL, AIBOFORCEN, TECHNOIR, KANT KINO, DIGITAL FACTOR, REGENERATOR, LIGHTS AM. (ESSENCE OF MIND solo-project), NEIKKA RPM, FIRST AID 4 SOULS, DIFFUZION, AVARICE IN AUDIO, ELEKTROKLÄNGE, CIRCUMPOLAR and COSMIC ARMCHAIR.

THE CURE was, is, and will continue to be a major influence and reference, conscious or not, for many underground artists and music lovers. We hope that together with us you will rediscover THE CURE in a way you didn’t expect, cruising through their vast catalogue in different soundscapes but always remaining faithful to the band’s darker sound.

808 Dot Pop – MW720

808 Dot Pop - MW720

Today those who thought that 808 DOT POP was just a flash in the pan will have to reconsider!

METROLAND’s Passenger S his first solo album, “The Colour Temperature” (and its companion remix album, “The Cubic Temperature”), set ground for more appetizing electronics served the Belgian way. Passenger S oiled his machines to bestow new airwave shows full of vintage electro music. The definitive sequencing, intertwined with a fine veneer of analogue melodies, remains a delicacy to admirers of the Düsseldorfer sound.

808 DOT POP presents three new enjoyable pop radio shows, broadcasted on three different radio bands. The listeners can tune in to two shows on both the “AM 1350” and “FM 88.2” frequency (available on compact disc digital carriers) and a third show on the “MW 720” frequency (available as a download). The two CD albums are not only complementary conceptual releases but are also produced and mixed like a broadcasting where all songs float into each others to guarantee the ultimate radiophonic experience…

The idea for a pop radio show initially started when Passenger S asked (and also received) permission from OMD’s Andy McCluskey in person to cover their track ‘Radio Waves’. However, since the original was so darn good, the decision was soon taken to drop the cover idea. Still the interest to take a deeper dive into the matter of radio waves remained. A further push by Gary Hunter (KRAFTMAN), who pleasantly co-wrote on several songs, did finally lead to the birth of a new concept around the 1920’s crystal radio and the inventions of Guglielmo Marconi, who paved way for many things in our modern era.

Titles like ‘Radio Waves’, ‘Syntonic Telegraphy’, ‘Marconi’, with the refined vocal of none other than top notch female singer Lis van den Akker, or ‘Morse Code’ are a direct ode to Marconi, whereas ‘Galena’, ‘Cat’s Whiskers’, ‘The Detector’ and of course ‘Crystal Radio’ have their roots in the specific type of radio that reigned the roaring 20’s, proved a blessing during WWII and up to this day is still existing amongst radio amateurs. Not only Marconi gets a place of honour in these 808 DOT POP broadcastings, but also “Heinrich Hertz” and the Belgian radio voice of “Jan Moedwil” have their spotlight in this new conceptual piece of art.

These presented pop radio shows are again packed with detailed aesthetics, meticulously put together, not a detail left unseen or unheard that will shackle many to these pop radio shows.

Tune in now to enjoy two fabulous trips down on memory lane, one being the art of crystal radio and the second one being music delivered in top notch vintage style.

Welcome to 808 pop radio…

808 Dot Pop – FM88.2 CD

808 Dot Pop - FM88.2 CD

Today those who thought that 808 DOT POP was just a flash in the pan will have to reconsider!

METROLAND’s Passenger S his first solo album, “The Colour Temperature” (and its companion remix album, “The Cubic Temperature”), set ground for more appetizing electronics served the Belgian way. Passenger S oiled his machines to bestow new airwave shows full of vintage electro music. The definitive sequencing, intertwined with a fine veneer of analogue melodies, remains a delicacy to admirers of the Düsseldorfer sound.

808 DOT POP presents three new enjoyable pop radio shows, broadcasted on three different radio bands. The listeners can tune in to two shows on both the “AM 1350” and “FM 88.2” frequency (available on compact disc digital carriers) and a third show on the “MW 720” frequency (available as a download). The two CD albums are not only complementary conceptual releases but are also produced and mixed like a broadcasting where all songs float into each others to guarantee the ultimate radiophonic experience…

The idea for a pop radio show initially started when Passenger S asked (and also received) permission from OMD’s Andy McCluskey in person to cover their track ‘Radio Waves’. However, since the original was so darn good, the decision was soon taken to drop the cover idea. Still the interest to take a deeper dive into the matter of radio waves remained. A further push by Gary Hunter (KRAFTMAN), who pleasantly co-wrote on several songs, did finally lead to the birth of a new concept around the 1920’s crystal radio and the inventions of Guglielmo Marconi, who paved way for many things in our modern era.

Titles like ‘Radio Waves’, ‘Syntonic Telegraphy’, ‘Marconi’, with the refined vocal of none other than top notch female singer Lis van den Akker, or ‘Morse Code’ are a direct ode to Marconi, whereas ‘Galena’, ‘Cat’s Whiskers’, ‘The Detector’ and of course ‘Crystal Radio’ have their roots in the specific type of radio that reigned the roaring 20’s, proved a blessing during WWII and up to this day is still existing amongst radio amateurs. Not only Marconi gets a place of honour in these 808 DOT POP broadcastings, but also “Heinrich Hertz” and the Belgian radio voice of “Jan Moedwil” have their spotlight in this new conceptual piece of art.

These presented pop radio shows are again packed with detailed aesthetics, meticulously put together, not a detail left unseen or unheard that will shackle many to these pop radio shows.

Tune in now to enjoy two fabulous trips down on memory lane, one being the art of crystal radio and the second one being music delivered in top notch vintage style.

Welcome to 808 pop radio…

Tracklist

  1. Pop Radio Fm
  2. RCA Ar-812
  3. A Cycle Per Second
  4. Heinrich Hertz
  5. Österreich 3
  6. Distant Voices (On The Radio)
  7. Cat’s Whisker
  8. Galena
  9. Modulation

808 Dot Pop – AM1350 CD

808 Dot Pop - AM1350 CD

Today those who thought that 808 DOT POP was just a flash in the pan will have to reconsider!

METROLAND’s Passenger S his first solo album, “The Colour Temperature” (and its companion remix album, “The Cubic Temperature”), set ground for more appetizing electronics served the Belgian way. Passenger S oiled his machines to bestow new airwave shows full of vintage electro music. The definitive sequencing, intertwined with a fine veneer of analogue melodies, remains a delicacy to admirers of the Düsseldorfer sound.

808 DOT POP presents three new enjoyable pop radio shows, broadcasted on three different radio bands. The listeners can tune in to two shows on both the “AM 1350” and “FM 88.2” frequency (available on compact disc digital carriers) and a third show on the “MW 720” frequency (available as a download). The two CD albums are not only complementary conceptual releases but are also produced and mixed like a broadcasting where all songs float into each others to guarantee the ultimate radiophonic experience…

The idea for a pop radio show initially started when Passenger S asked (and also received) permission from OMD’s Andy McCluskey in person to cover their track ‘Radio Waves’. However, since the original was so darn good, the decision was soon taken to drop the cover idea. Still the interest to take a deeper dive into the matter of radio waves remained. A further push by Gary Hunter (KRAFTMAN), who pleasantly co-wrote on several songs, did finally lead to the birth of a new concept around the 1920’s crystal radio and the inventions of Guglielmo Marconi, who paved way for many things in our modern era.

Titles like ‘Radio Waves’, ‘Syntonic Telegraphy’, ‘Marconi’, with the refined vocal of none other than top notch female singer Lis van den Akker, or ‘Morse Code’ are a direct ode to Marconi, whereas ‘Galena’, ‘Cat’s Whiskers’, ‘The Detector’ and of course ‘Crystal Radio’ have their roots in the specific type of radio that reigned the roaring 20’s, proved a blessing during WWII and up to this day is still existing amongst radio amateurs. Not only Marconi gets a place of honour in these 808 DOT POP broadcastings, but also “Heinrich Hertz” and the Belgian radio voice of “Jan Moedwil” have their spotlight in this new conceptual piece of art.

These presented pop radio shows are again packed with detailed aesthetics, meticulously put together, not a detail left unseen or unheard that will shackle many to these pop radio shows.

Tune in now to enjoy two fabulous trips down on memory lane, one being the art of crystal radio and the second one being music delivered in top notch vintage style.

Welcome to 808 pop radio…

Tracklist

  1. Pop Radio Am
  2. Am/Fm
  3. Sing
  4. Distant Voices
  5. Syntonic Telegraphy
  6. Marconi (On The Radio)
  7. Radio Waves
  8. Jan Moedwil (Radio Belgie)
  9. The Detector
  10. Schumann Resonanz
  11. Crystal Radio
  12. Germanium
  13. Sinpo
  14. Closedown Am

808 Dot Pop – AM 685 EP

808 Dot Pop - AM 685 EP

After the much applauded solo album, “The Colour Temperature” (and its companion remix album, “The Cubic Temperature”), METROLAND’s Passenger S switched on the radio again to deliver two airwave shows full of vintage electronics, a next must-have on the electronic menu of any lovers of melodic synth lines, analogue drum machines and soothing sounds intertwined with Dusseldorf spices, but served here by a Belgian sequence cook.

“FM101.4” and “AM 685” both offer a first sonic insight to the two upcoming 808 DOT POP conceptual albums “FM 88.2 and “AM 1350” with the main song “Marconi” being a sweet pop melody in conjunction with the mesmerizing and enchanting vocals of none other than Lis van den Akker, with whom Passenger S already happily worked with on his “SunCatcher” release project.

The combination of a compelling voice and synthetic sounds results in an ear catching tune about the “master of waves”, Guglielmo Marconi, who paved way for an enormous amount of applications in the modern era.

808 DOT POP’s “Marconi” will be released in two different download sets, a 3-track EP entitled “FM 101.4”, holding the single version of ‘Marconi’ (aptly entitled ‘on the radio’) backed with the song ‘The Detector’, which also features the soothing voice of Lis Van Den Akker and a 4-track maxi EP entitled ‘AM 685’, holding two extended versions, a remix with a clear wink to Passenger S and his love for an 80s band and his favourite 12inch (one of their 1983 songs was the very start of the entire concept), and an exclusive 3rd song entitled ‘Voices’, all referencing to the album’s concept.

808 Dot Pop – FM 101.4 EP

808 Dot Pop - FM 101.4 EP

After the much applauded solo album, “The Colour Temperature” (and its companion remix album, “The Cubic Temperature”), METROLAND’s Passenger S switched on the radio again to deliver two airwave shows full of vintage electronics, a next must-have on the electronic menu of any lovers of melodic synth lines, analogue drum machines and soothing sounds intertwined with Dusseldorf spices, but served here by a Belgian sequence cook.

“FM101.4” and “AM 685” both offer a first sonic insight to the two upcoming 808 DOT POP conceptual albums “FM 88.2 and “AM 1350” with the main song “Marconi” being a sweet pop melody in conjunction with the mesmerizing and enchanting vocals of none other than Lis van den Akker, with whom Passenger S already happily worked with on his “SunCatcher” release project.

The combination of a compelling voice and synthetic sounds results in an ear catching tune about the “master of waves”, Guglielmo Marconi, who paved way for an enormous amount of applications in the modern era.

808 DOT POP’s “Marconi” will be released in two different download sets, a 3-track EP entitled “FM 101.4”, holding the single version of ‘Marconi’ (aptly entitled ‘on the radio’) backed with the song ‘The Detector’, which also features the soothing voice of Lis Van Den Akker and a 4-track maxi EP entitled ‘AM 685’, holding two extended versions, a remix with a clear wink to Passenger S and his love for an 80s band and his favourite 12inch (one of their 1983 songs was the very start of the entire concept), and an exclusive 3rd song entitled ‘Voices’, all referencing to the album’s concept.

Various Artists – Gothic File 22|1 – An Alfa Matrix Compilation CD

Various Artists - Gothic File 22|1 – An Alfa Matrix Compilation CD

To celebrate 20 years of Alfa Matrix and over 30 years of collaboration in mutual respect and care between Seba Dolimont and Martin Sprissler, we have the honor to insert an exclusive 19-track label CD compilation in the April 2022 issue of the unique Gothic magazine. To make this event even more special, this Gothic . File 22/1 CD is also accompanied by an exclusive download link of 30 more tracks from the Alfa Matrix label roster.

The CD compilation and its 30-track download companion does not only feature very fresh music released by Alfa Matrix, they also hold exclusive and previously unreleased material by REICHSFEIND, MONDTRÄUME (new band line-up!), AIBOFORCEN, METROLAND, SYNAPSYCHE, ACYLUM, AVARICE IN AUDIO, FIRST AID 4 SOULS, COSMIC ARMCHAIR, SUICIDAL ROMANCE, NEIKKA RPM, etc. and reveals 2 exciting new additions to the Alfa Matrix family being the much promising female fronted powerful industrial metal act THE TRUE UNION and the enigmatic HELLE9 that is nothing but the new dark trap industrial project of our beloved ALIEN VAMPIRES demons.

Cherry on the cake, the bonus download release available via Bandcamp also includes additional exclusive interviews (in PDF format) conducted by Gothic magazine with numerous other bands than those featured inside the print magazine…

CD

  1. Aesthetische Feat. Lis Van Den Akker – Back To Life (Radio Version)
  2. Reichsfeind – This (Exclusive Mix)
  3. Mondträume – Something
  4. Aiboforcen – Cycle Of Life (Short Edit)
  5. Cubic – Q (Bong 13 Mix)
  6. Metroland – 4.1
  7. Implant – The King And The Rebel (Distributed Denial Of Service Rmx)
  8. Adkey – Alles Was Ich Will (Single Mix)
  9. Synapsyche – Silvertongue (Graveless Version)
  10. Imjudas – People Of The Blame
  11. The True Union – Purousthai
  12. Helle9 – Omen
  13. Avarice In Audio – Do Unto Others
  14. Siva Six – Fight The Machine
  15. Acylum – Tears Of Blood (Short Cut)
  16. First Aid 4 Souls – I Am The Night
  17. Circumpolar – Waiting In The Rain
  18. Digital Factor – What
  19. Psyaviah Feat. Mari Kattman – Can We Make It Rhyme (Radio Edit)

BONUS DOWNLOAD

  1. Lights A.M – Run Away
  2. Cosmic Armchair – Bleed
  3. Suicidal Romance – Love Promise (Elektrostaub Remix)
  4. Entrzelle – Let Me Be A Memory
  5. Elektrostaub – Save Me (Feat. René Anke)
  6. The Psychic Force – Lockdown Lovers
  7. Kant Kino – Horror Tv
  8. Alien Vampires – World In Denial
  9. Venal Flesh – Adytum I
  10. Diffuzion – Ain’t Gonna Fuck With My Brain
  11. Komor Kommando – Music Is My Religion
  12. Matthew Creed – Walking In Circles (Video Edit)
  13. Neikka Rpm – Some Kind Of Hell
  14. Studio-X – New Blood
  15. Circuito Cerrado – Zeit
  16. Aengeldust- Fremdling
  17. Dunkelwerk – Waffengang
  18. Pouppee Fabrikk – Burn Forever
  19. Elm – Smother Box (Mother Of Aggression Mix)
  20. Die Robo Sapiens – Fan Fan Fanatisch (Kant Kino Rip Gd Mix)
  21. Plastic Noise Experience – End Of The Road
  22. Armageddon Dildos – Destruction (Darkroom Mix)
  23. Freakangel – The Last White Dance (X Anniversary Edit)
  24. Lovelorn Dolls – Happy Endings (Elyose Heavy Mix)
  25. Helalyn Flowers – Skyland
  26. Neuroactive – In Rust We Trust (Single Mix)
  27. Llumen -The Path That Leads Me Home
  28. 808 Dot Pop – Looking For The Sun
  29. Rector Scanner – Epsilon Tucanae (Single Mix)
  30. Technoir – Da Hast Du Deinen Traum (Minimal Radical Mix)