Author Archives: Fabian Filiks

The anti-summary of 2022

When I wrote my first anti-summary last year, I hoped 2022 would be better than 2021. I think we all had hoped for that. But after hell broke loose in Ukraine, I found myself in the abysmal vortex again. The … Continue reading

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How to prepare a CD for print?

So, you’ve just recorded your new album, and you’re ready to show it to the world? Hold your horses! Take your time and prepare your latest output accordingly so that you may get bigger and better feedback. You’ve spent a … Continue reading

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The Vision Bleak – true masters of horror

With a career spanning almost twenty years, Germany‘s horror duo The Vision Bleak is one of the most interesting metal acts to emerge from the land of Goethe. While we wait for their seventh full-length album, the successor of their … Continue reading

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The extraordinary world of Anders Manga

For over 20 years, Anders Manga has been one of the most interesting musicians emerging from the American darkwave scene. You might know him also from the doom metal / hard rock duo Bloody Hammers, which he created with his … Continue reading

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Spotify backlash heralding the change?

You’ve probably heard about the Spotify backlash over Joe Rogan’s podcast. You also should know by now that Neil Young and Joni Mitchell pulled their music from the platform. More musicians are following them. The tech giant seems to be … Continue reading

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Bohren & Der Club of Gore

A contemporary film noir musical experience.

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Obsqure

Exotic soundscapes from the Maghreb region

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Reinventing of Via Nocturna

After seven years, it’s time for a change.

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