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Lightning Seeds – See You in the Stars (Album Review)

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaOctober 10, 2022

In the realms of New Wave, Post-Punk, Indie Pop, and everything melodically sunny and sweet, the Lightning Seeds is certainly a luminary and a purveyor. Frontman/Singer/Chief Songwriter Ian Broudie, after all, came from a long lineage of musical legacy and royalty. Born on August 4, ... Read More

Interview – Marian Gold of Alphaville

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 4, 2022

Formed back in 1982, Germany’s Alphaville became one of the standout bands on the New Wave scene at the time. A combination of powerful vocals and synthesized composition rich in color and deep in texture, the band’s international success thanks to hit singles include “Forever ... Read More

Alphaville – Eternally Yours (Album Review)

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaSeptember 19, 2022

Formed in 1982, in Münster, West Germany, Alphaville were at the forefront of New Wave music during the genre’s mid-’80s phase. Sustained major success during that time, they waved their flag, dominating Pop-oriented radio stations and television’s MTV with songs such as “Forever Young,” “Big ... Read More

Alphaville – Strange Attractor (Album Review)

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaMay 3, 2017

Arguably, many of its followers regard New Wave as the music of the forever young. This may seem a subjective sentiment; but on the other hand, it rings true also objectively because the sonic characteristics that best define the genre include catchiness, flare of melodies, ... Read More

Big in Japan

Lightning Seeds – See You in the Stars (Album Review)

Interview – Marian Gold of Alphaville

Alphaville – Eternally Yours (Album Review)

Alphaville – Strange Attractor (Album Review)

Lightning Seeds – See You in the Stars (Album Review)

Interview – Marian Gold of Alphaville

Alphaville – Eternally Yours (Album Review)

Alphaville – Strange Attractor (Album Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

The Native Howl – Sons of Destruction (Album Review)

The The – Ensoulment (Album Review)

Blood Star (Movie Review)