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Interview withEmma Nylén (vocals) from Emmon
EMMON, whose real name is Emma Nylén, is a Swedish electronic music artist. She gained prominence in the mid-2000s with her unique blend of Synth-Pop, Electro, and New Wave influences. EMMON’s music is characterized by catchy melodies, pulsating beats, and nostalgic synth sounds reminiscent of the 1980s electronic music scene. She has released several albums and EPs, showcasing her talent for crafting infectious electro-pop tunes with a modern twist. EMMON is known for her charismatic stage presence and has garnered a dedicated fan base both in Sweden and internationally. She is to release new single at the end of the March and I’m impatiently waiting to see her performance live in Leipzig during E-Only Festival, but before that happens, I asked her a few questions about her music and artistic way.
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Interview with Rodney Orpheus (vocals, synths, drum machines) from The Cassandra Complex
Good news from THE CASSANDRA COMPLEX! The band around Rodney Orpheus will be going on tour again after a long time, and the new album ‘Death & Sex ’will be released on March 8. As the title suggests, it’s a re-recording of the album ‘Sex & Death’ from 1993. Seven tracks appear in an awesome and surprising new sound! The album features the original founding members Rodney Orpheus and Andy Booth (guitar), with long time additional members Chris Haskett (HENRY ROLLINS BAND, DAVID BOWIE) on guitar and Mera Roberts (FAITH AND THE MUSE, BLACK TAPE FOR A BLUE GIRL) on cello, as well as the new member Brent Heinze (PROBE 7) on keyboards. I had the opportunity to talk to Rodney Orpheus about it.
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Interview with Ben Christo (vocals and guitar) and Adam Hart (bass guitar) from Diamond Black
I first saw DIAMOND BLACK when they were on tour with LORD OF THE LOST in summer 2023, amidst the LORD OF THE LOST fever that appeared to be gripping the nation. The venue - Brudenell Social Club in Leeds - was packed full and the temperature was akin to that of a blast furnace. The anticipation was building so much that the atmosphere was almost electrifying like the moments before a storm… then, the first act, DIAMOND BLACK, appeared on stage. I knew absolutely zero about them, except they were British. There is always that consideration that the support band will be boring and everyone will be just killing time waiting for the main attraction and - oh boy was I wrong! The minute DIAMOND BLACK, fronted by the very charismatic Ben Christo, appeared on stage, they owned it. Ben’s dynamic vocals pierced the room like a cruise missile, accompanied by Adam Hart on bass and Jan-Vincent Velazco (PENDRAGON, GUS G) on drums.
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Interview withAnneka Latta (vocals), Stan Greenwood (guitar), Roger “Trotwood” Nowell (bass) and Ian “Karl Heinz” Taylor (keyboards and saxophone) from Skeletal Family
One of the great West Yorkshire bands from the 80s, Keighley based SKELETAL FAMILY, have stood the test of time, with a rich history, enviable longevity and international success that many bands strive for. Born out of the Punk and Post-Punk era, SKELETAL FAMILY had an impressive discography and released many unforgettable tracks like ‘Promised Land’ and ‘Alone She Cries’. This earned the band a hard-core fan base.
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Interview withAnders Melts (vocals) from Forgotten Sunrise
Founded in 1992, Estonian Industrial band FORGOTTEN SUNRISE (FS), based in Tallinn, is renowned for its unique “Outdustrial” or “Deathbeat” sound, often likened to DEAD CAN DANCE, David Lynch, KATATONIA, CELTIC FROST, and CLOCK DVA. The early years marked releases like the demo ‘Behind The Abysmal Sky’ (1993) and mini-CD ‘Forever Sleeping Greystones’ (1994). Internal differences led to changes in the line-up. The band evolved their style in 1996, incorporating computers and coining the term “Deathbeat”.
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