Grauzone – LIVE LP [WRWTFWW052]

WRWTFWW Records releases Swiss cult band Grauzone’s recording of their April 12th 1980 live show at Gaskessel in their hometown of Bern. The 9-track album, documenting the very beginnings of the group, is available as a limited edition white vinyl LP in heavy 350gsm sleeve with special artwork by band member Stephan Eicher. Experience the early Grauzone days, live from Bern, Switzerland, with a concert recorded at legendary local venue Gaskessel, with Martin Eicher on guitar and vocals, Christian G.T. Trüssel on bass, Marco Repetto on drums, Stephan Eicher on synth, and Claudine Chirac on saxophone. The performance is a true time capsule of the early 80s underground, showcasing the punk side of Grauzone with renditions of songs that were never officially released, as well as future fan-favorite “Moskau”. A piece of Swiss music history, This limited release is a must have for all Grauzone fans and DIY archivists.

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Grauzone – LIVE LP [WRWTFWW052]

VA – Underground Wave Vol. 3 [WR005]

Walhalla Records pesetns a limited reprint of the sold-out Volume 3 from the Underground Wave series, featuring Belgian and Dutch wave, synth, and minimal artists. Underground Wave vol. 3 is a minimal synth, EBM and cold wave compilation with hard to find tracks for the first time available on vinyl. It’s a tribute to the underground cassette scene of the eighties, Spleen, RadioNome, Vinyl Magazine and the Dutch ultra movement.

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VA – Underground Wave Vol. 3 [WR005]

Robi Insinna – Neoist [IND046/SA001]

‘Neoist’ is the 3rd and last release of the Robi Insinna aka Headman trilogy on the INDUSTRIA label. The A side features the title track Neoist a club orientated Post-Punk-Funk track. Side B starts with the original DGTC, a synth driven darkish new wave track. The second track on the B side features the The Lunacy of Flowers Maximum Version. An uptempo Vocal version inspired by DAF and Nitzer Ebb, interpreted by Dave ID (The Lunacy of Flowers) a one man post- industrial act from London.

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Robi Insinna – Neoist [IND046/SA001]

Closed Mouth – You Don’t Need A God [OR140 ]

Catalan label Oráculo Records presents “You Don’t Need A God” by Closed Mouth, the musical project of Yannick Rault (France). The music is influenced by coldwave, dark wave and post-punk.

Closed Mouth – You Don’t Need A God [OR140 ]

Zona Utopica Garantita – La Aberranti Selection ZUG Super Compilation [OR139]

Oráculo Records with a crazy compilation featuring 9 tracks by Italian band ZUG Zona Utopica Garantita. Includes also a remix by Unconscious.

Zona Utopica Garantita – La Aberranti Selection ZUG Super Compilation [OR139]

Plague Pits – Escalator To The Abattoir LP [YCR204]

Swiss coldwave DIY collective Plague Pits deliver their third full-length ‘Escalator to the Abattoir’ on Young & Cold Records. “One skill that you master while working at an abattoir is disassociation. You learn to become numb to death and to suffering. Instead of thinking about cows as entire beings, you separate them into their saleable, edible body parts. It doesn’t just make the job easier – it’s necessary for survival.”

Plague Pits – Escalator To The Abattoir LP [YCR204]

Grauzone – Eisbær [WRWTFWW041]

The official reissue of Grauzone’s essential 1981 maxi single with timeless classic ”Eisbär”, proto-techno beast ”FILM 2”, and romantic synth ballad ”Ich Lieb Sie”, just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Swiss band’s formation. The three-track vinyl is sourced from the original reels, cut at 45rpm, and comes with its iconic artwork on a 350gsm sleeve.

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Grauzone – Eisbær [WRWTFWW041]

Schulverweis – Chacha LP [OR137]

“Chacha” is the third album from one of the most groundbreaking European acts of the moment. Schulverweis, the collaboration between the prolific Levente Pavelka and the elektro enfant terrible Johannes Haas (aka L.F.T.), delivers an exceptional blend of eerie, lo-fi post-punk. This album breathes new life into an otherwise seemingly explored genre, making it an undeniable must-have for collectors drawn to the experimental edge of darkwave sounds.

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Schulverweis – Chacha LP [OR137]

Les Animaux Sauvages – Futurespective LP [OR136]

“Futurespective” is a remastered compilation featuring the very best releases from the iconic Bulgarian band Les Animaux Sauvages. For the first time ever, these timeless tracks are available on vinyl.

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Les Animaux Sauvages – Futurespective LP [OR136]

Days Of Sorrow – No Fear [DOS005]

“No Fear” is the first of two highly anticipated new EP’s from Days of Sorrow. Featuring the hauntingly beautiful single “Tears”, this release encapsulates the band’s signature blend of post-punk and dark wave, full of raw emotion and atmospheric soundscapes that defined their 80s legacy. “No Fear “also includes a revamped version of the classic 1984 track “War”, creating a new and modern perspective to the timeless anthem. Completing the EP are two more compelling tracks: “No Fear”, a title track that pushes boundaries with its hypnotic beats and capturing melodies, and “Moral Vertigo”, a brooding exploration of inner conflict that resonates deeply with today’s tumultuous world.“No Fear” delivers a sonic experience that is both a tribute to Days of Sorrow’s past and a bold leap into the future.

Days Of Sorrow – No Fear [DOS005]

Elektrokohle – Kalt Wie Du Bist LP [OR135]

Elektrokohle’s debut album has instantly become a legendary record due to the tragic loss of their incredible bassist just hours after its release. This album is a masterclass in future punk sound; it couldn’t be more powerful or punchy, being a great legacy to actual and future generations interested in furious music.

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Elektrokohle – Kalt Wie Du Bist LP [OR135]

Yvgoslavia – Zairja [OR134]

Yvgoslavia is undoubtedly one of the best post-punk and minimal wave acts from Spain, and they’re returning to Oráculo with their second mini-album, following the highly sought-after “Vertebra”. Their frozen atmospheres and relentless, punishing beats immediately captivate any advanced darkwave enthusiast.

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Yvgoslavia – Zairja [OR134]

Skelesys – Fading Echoes LP [PNKMN058]

Pinkman presents the debut album of darkwave artist Skelesys. Across nine evocative tracks, “Fading Echoes” navigates the tension between nostalgia and self-discovery, weaving together a moody blend of synth-pop, post-punk, and goth influences. The result is an atmospheric exploration of memory, heartache, and resilience—a soundtrack for those moments when the past refuses to stay buried, and the future feels uncertain. From the cold, creeping synths to the mournful guitar lines that echo like distant whispers, “Fading Echoes” immerses the listener in a soundscape where shadows and light coexist. The album has a distinct cinematic quality, evoking the smoky allure of neon-lit cityscapes and rain-slicked streets, where every track feels like a chapter in a film noir tale of introspection and escape. There’s a sense of longing that runs through the album, a desire to hold onto something beautiful, even as it slips through your fingers.

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Skelesys – Fading Echoes LP [PNKMN058]

La Nuit Je Mens – Teatro Del Metapresente LP [RASLP002]

‘Teatro Del Metapresente’ is the debut album by La Nuit Je Mens, a duo hailing from the Parisian suburbs and southern Italy. Now based in Rome, the two artists (Asymetrical & Rawmance) have crafted a striking sound that merges their DIY ethos with raw, unfiltered energy. Driven by synthetic, minimalist rhythms created on a fleet of analog machines, the seven tracks pay homage to the sound of the ’80s – yet entirely forward-looking and embracing the dancefloor modernity. Blending genres such as EBM, synth-pop and minimal-cold-wave, paired with French vocals, the album delves into themes of underground activities, the slow decay of the club scene and the depths of emotional yearning.

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La Nuit Je Mens – Teatro Del Metapresente LP [RASLP002]

Nicolas Balmer – Nein Nein [LXRC51]

Nicolas Balmer hails from Zürich and he is an integral part of the underground alternative music scene there since forever. This record was entirely written, produced and recorded by Nicolas at Zimmerlistrasse in Zürich, between the 21st and 29th of December 2023. A time where everything that could have happen just happened. He poured all that pain and drive into this. The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.

Nicolas Balmer – Nein Nein [LXRC51]

Zona Utopica Garantita – Tanz Minimal [MYTRA004]

Fourth release for Mystic Transfers with the alternative group Zona Utopica Garantita ”ZUG” with an EP based on the single ”Tanz Minimal”, an infernal circle dotted with minimal wave shadows and rhythmic rustles that convey into a well-defined space in time. Accompanied by the versions of Gropina, which faithfully reflects the elegance and style, Toulose Low Trax’s dubby version with kraut rock reminiscences and ultimately a hypnotic version native to the dark world of headacheaday. ZUG’s music is a marriage between the machine-gunned punk of CCCP and the Body Music of the teutonic DAF, with his own poetry and experimental attitude.

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Zona Utopica Garantita – Tanz Minimal [MYTRA004]