Swiss dark electropop duo Blackbook have released their brand‑new album Different today via darkTunes Music Group, accompanied by a music video for the title track.
Different marks a bold step forward for the duo — a sleek, modern synth‑pop record pulsing with 80s new‑wave nostalgia and a sharp futurepop edge. It’s an album built for neon‑lit nights, restless minds, and anyone who has ever felt out of place in a world that demands conformity.
Across its twelve tracks, Blackbook explore the emotional spectrum with striking clarity: loneliness that blooms into catharsis, love that reveals its true shape after dark, the pressure of a hyperconnected world, and the quiet triumph of turning rejection into fuel. These songs don’t just linger in your memory — they resonate in your bones.
With hooks sharpened for the dancefloor and lyrics that cut close to the heart, Different stands firmly alongside influences such as Depeche Mode, VNV Nation, Duran Duran, and Gunship, yet remains unmistakably Blackbook. It’s a record for anyone who has ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or simply “other.”
Because, as the duo remind us, being different isn’t a flaw — it’s a force. Link
Austrian dark post‑rock/post‑metal collective Our Ceasing Voice present their new single and official video “The Man You Wanted Me To Be”, alongside full details of their long‑awaited...
Faroese visionary transcendent artist Eivør has opened a new chapter in her ever‑evolving artistic journey. On 16 October, she will release her new studio album Tungl — named after the...
Norwegian black metal veterans Taake, who have balanced tradition and innovation for more than three decades, remain fiercely independent while continually pushing their own creative...
Electronic artist SINE — the creative force of Rona Rougeheart — steps boldly into a new era with the release of her solo album La Mordre on Metropolis Records. The record marks a...
"Sometimes an album just falls into place, and Rapture is one of those albums. From the beginning, I felt that things were lining up and everything was flowing." - Ashley Dayour
"When you feel something you need to share, creating songs is the best way to do it. You can reflect on yourself so that you can relax and be relieved of that emotion." - Çağla Güleray
"We're really into oxymorons and that sort of thing. Years and years ago, we came up with this idea—well, we didn't invent it, but we called it "happy sad"." - Matt James
"Art isn't meant to always be pretty and make us feel comfortable and good about ourselves. I'm not afraid to broach difficult emotions and to express the beautiful ones too." - Martin Saint
