PATH TO NOWHERE : VARIOUS ARTISTS [Geheimnis]
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Catalogue : Geheims / GHMN.039
Format : LP, Black
Condition : New
Country : Greece
Released : 2024
Genre : Wave, Synth Pop, Post Punk
Staying focus on releasing new bands and new material, our 39th release is dedicated to the contemporary Greek underground dark synth/EBM phenomenon that emerged mainly after the covid-19 lockdowns and the years that followed with cataclysmic events all over the world. From the synth-punk attitude of Γεμάτος Αράχνες, Ρε Φίλε! (Gematos Arahnes, Re File!/ I'm Full Of Spiders, Man!) to the dark synth of Kama Muta and from the ambient synth pop of Night In Athens to the more harsh dark electro of The Man & His Failures and XVIV, this movement expresses its repulsion - directly or allegorically - towards the dysfunctionality, corruption and collapse of the modern western civilization's values and moral standards.Tina (Night In Athens) began composing music to exorcise her demons while confined to her East London room during lockdown. Her debut EP, "Metropolis", dropped in 2021, featuring dark electro with a mix of coldwave. During the last two years, she has performed extensively across Europe and the UK, known for her visually thrilling stage shows that match her musical energy. In 2024 she launched her debut LP "Wasted Reflektions".
The Synth-A are self-proclaimed as a synth-noir pop band, who hate to write love songs, although sometimes they do. They were created in 2020 just for fun, but things got serious when their first ever song "Θυμάσαι Πως Είναι Να Χορεύεις; (Do You Remember How It Feels To Dance?" was aired by various radio shows and night clubs. They are based in Athens and are consisted of Stavros Van der Wilt and Venetia Ioakim. They use analogue modular synths, resulting to their unique, usually Greek lyric , synth pop sound.
The Man & His Failures started off in 2018 as a personal project by Manos Karakatsanis (Asylum Promises, Mani Deum) but soon, with the addition of Alekos Sorros and Dimitris Vlassopoulos, it evolved into a fully functional band. So far, they have released 2 EPs: "Persona Non Grata" (2018) and "MMXX EP" (2021), as well as "Devastations/R.Dannel", a split 7" with Incirrina and the compilation LP/CD "Chapter One: MMXX & More". They are presently working on their first full length album titled "Survival Kit". "Subjects" was recorded in Athens, produced by TM&HF with Panos Tsekouras at Top Floor Studio and will be included in their next full album.
Blakaut is the brainchild of Alkis Chatzoglou, started back in 2017. His sound moves along cold electronic paths and is inspired by life in Athens. Up to this date, he has released 8 full albums on cassette and vinyl and performed live in many cities in Greece. This track was recorded in the spring of 2024. It's about the uncomfortable situations that you don't change in your life, so everything gets rusty.
XVIV is a newly established electronic music project based in Athens. Its sound is influenced by the dystopian rock n’ roll vocals of Suicide, the repetitive and metallic bass of Nitzer Ebb, the psychedelic effects of dub and the raw energy of punk. Using various sounds-symbols of alienation from everyday life in an urban environment creates a context in which these seemingly meaningless sounds are redefined into something that defiantly distorts their original function.
Τhe oddly named Γεμάτος Αράχνες, Ρε Φίλε! (I'm Full Of Spiders, Man!) is a 3 member horror synth-punk band from Athens, Greece, which emerged from the Greek underground scene seemingly out of nowhere in September 2019. They first appeared as a support act at the "Le Prince Harry" gig at "Ίδρυμα 2.14" (Ιdryma 2.14) in October 2019, while they recorded and released their debut album on the independent punk label "Είσοδος Κινδύνου" (Eisodos Kindynou) on tape and in 2020 on vinyl through Geheimnis Music Productions. "Ξέρει Καράτε!" (He Practices Karate!) was created during the covid-19 lockdowns and is previously unreleased on vinyl.
Moved by love, a warm feeling in the chest, tears and shivers, make up the meaning of Kama Muta. That's the way their music takes form, in the spirit of post-punk, synth and darkwave. Their first album "The Voices Burned" was released in early 2024 by Dystatik. The single "Δεν Ζητάνε Κανέναν" (They Ask Nobody) is the band's commentary on wildfires, a tragedy that is repeated year after year in Greece.
Eddie Dark is an electric vampire from the heart of Athens writing self-aware synth-punk tracks about the horrors of being alive since 2022. He has released the album "Λουλούδια" (Flowers) so far on Geheimnis Music Productions, and is already preparing a second full length album, furthermore he has been resurrected at least 3 times and has an official document signed by 2 doctors and 1 priest confirming he has a soul.
Παγανή Κυριακή (Pagani Kiriaki / Paganistic Sunday) is a musical duet and horror enthusiasts. They released their first self-titled record in 2024 and will return when the moons are right with new discordant music. As the sun sets, the fields caught fire. Nights full of nightmares, ruined churches, demons and vampires roam the Balkan countryside. In one house, "Καλσαγκάρ" (Kalsagkar) breaks in! He’s the most annoying and uncontrollable demon. He behaves like an animal and enjoys it while everyone around him shudders. After the Blackest Sabbath, Pagani Kiriaki dawns!Sensitive Content is a post-punk duet, based between Athens and Paris, featuring Manos Tzavolakis and Alexandre Moreau. The pair began composing music in late 2023, channeling a shared energy born out of life's despair, fading love and the anger towards a decaying society. Their sound is raw and direct, with minimalistic punk-fueled tracks and hit straight to the core.
Format : LP, Black
Condition : New
Country : Greece
Released : 2024
Genre : Wave, Synth Pop, Post Punk
Staying focus on releasing new bands and new material, our 39th release is dedicated to the contemporary Greek underground dark synth/EBM phenomenon that emerged mainly after the covid-19 lockdowns and the years that followed with cataclysmic events all over the world. From the synth-punk attitude of Γεμάτος Αράχνες, Ρε Φίλε! (Gematos Arahnes, Re File!/ I'm Full Of Spiders, Man!) to the dark synth of Kama Muta and from the ambient synth pop of Night In Athens to the more harsh dark electro of The Man & His Failures and XVIV, this movement expresses its repulsion - directly or allegorically - towards the dysfunctionality, corruption and collapse of the modern western civilization's values and moral standards.Tina (Night In Athens) began composing music to exorcise her demons while confined to her East London room during lockdown. Her debut EP, "Metropolis", dropped in 2021, featuring dark electro with a mix of coldwave. During the last two years, she has performed extensively across Europe and the UK, known for her visually thrilling stage shows that match her musical energy. In 2024 she launched her debut LP "Wasted Reflektions".
The Synth-A are self-proclaimed as a synth-noir pop band, who hate to write love songs, although sometimes they do. They were created in 2020 just for fun, but things got serious when their first ever song "Θυμάσαι Πως Είναι Να Χορεύεις; (Do You Remember How It Feels To Dance?" was aired by various radio shows and night clubs. They are based in Athens and are consisted of Stavros Van der Wilt and Venetia Ioakim. They use analogue modular synths, resulting to their unique, usually Greek lyric , synth pop sound.
The Man & His Failures started off in 2018 as a personal project by Manos Karakatsanis (Asylum Promises, Mani Deum) but soon, with the addition of Alekos Sorros and Dimitris Vlassopoulos, it evolved into a fully functional band. So far, they have released 2 EPs: "Persona Non Grata" (2018) and "MMXX EP" (2021), as well as "Devastations/R.Dannel", a split 7" with Incirrina and the compilation LP/CD "Chapter One: MMXX & More". They are presently working on their first full length album titled "Survival Kit". "Subjects" was recorded in Athens, produced by TM&HF with Panos Tsekouras at Top Floor Studio and will be included in their next full album.
Blakaut is the brainchild of Alkis Chatzoglou, started back in 2017. His sound moves along cold electronic paths and is inspired by life in Athens. Up to this date, he has released 8 full albums on cassette and vinyl and performed live in many cities in Greece. This track was recorded in the spring of 2024. It's about the uncomfortable situations that you don't change in your life, so everything gets rusty.
XVIV is a newly established electronic music project based in Athens. Its sound is influenced by the dystopian rock n’ roll vocals of Suicide, the repetitive and metallic bass of Nitzer Ebb, the psychedelic effects of dub and the raw energy of punk. Using various sounds-symbols of alienation from everyday life in an urban environment creates a context in which these seemingly meaningless sounds are redefined into something that defiantly distorts their original function.
Τhe oddly named Γεμάτος Αράχνες, Ρε Φίλε! (I'm Full Of Spiders, Man!) is a 3 member horror synth-punk band from Athens, Greece, which emerged from the Greek underground scene seemingly out of nowhere in September 2019. They first appeared as a support act at the "Le Prince Harry" gig at "Ίδρυμα 2.14" (Ιdryma 2.14) in October 2019, while they recorded and released their debut album on the independent punk label "Είσοδος Κινδύνου" (Eisodos Kindynou) on tape and in 2020 on vinyl through Geheimnis Music Productions. "Ξέρει Καράτε!" (He Practices Karate!) was created during the covid-19 lockdowns and is previously unreleased on vinyl.
Moved by love, a warm feeling in the chest, tears and shivers, make up the meaning of Kama Muta. That's the way their music takes form, in the spirit of post-punk, synth and darkwave. Their first album "The Voices Burned" was released in early 2024 by Dystatik. The single "Δεν Ζητάνε Κανέναν" (They Ask Nobody) is the band's commentary on wildfires, a tragedy that is repeated year after year in Greece.
Eddie Dark is an electric vampire from the heart of Athens writing self-aware synth-punk tracks about the horrors of being alive since 2022. He has released the album "Λουλούδια" (Flowers) so far on Geheimnis Music Productions, and is already preparing a second full length album, furthermore he has been resurrected at least 3 times and has an official document signed by 2 doctors and 1 priest confirming he has a soul.
Παγανή Κυριακή (Pagani Kiriaki / Paganistic Sunday) is a musical duet and horror enthusiasts. They released their first self-titled record in 2024 and will return when the moons are right with new discordant music. As the sun sets, the fields caught fire. Nights full of nightmares, ruined churches, demons and vampires roam the Balkan countryside. In one house, "Καλσαγκάρ" (Kalsagkar) breaks in! He’s the most annoying and uncontrollable demon. He behaves like an animal and enjoys it while everyone around him shudders. After the Blackest Sabbath, Pagani Kiriaki dawns!Sensitive Content is a post-punk duet, based between Athens and Paris, featuring Manos Tzavolakis and Alexandre Moreau. The pair began composing music in late 2023, channeling a shared energy born out of life's despair, fading love and the anger towards a decaying society. Their sound is raw and direct, with minimalistic punk-fueled tracks and hit straight to the core.