White Lion Radio Present...Projekt Ich - By Train Through Countries (Remix Selection)

Projekt Ich is the name German musician Ulf Muller works under and over the last couple of years he has set out on a very interesting journey, which has resulted in the release of the album "By Train Through Countries".

What makes this so interesting is the fact that virtually all the tracks were released as singles before the release of the album. Each single has featured different lead vocalists from the independent electronic music scene, in addition each single release was backed by a number of remixes, and on this show we have selected our favourite remix of each of the singles released, that has English vocals.

Ulf is making available all of the singles and remixes as FREE DOWNLOADS if you purchase the CD version of the album, that equates to over 16 hours of music and over a 180 tracks, the album is available on CD for just 12 Euros, now that is an absolute bargain and trust me when I say, the remixes are superb too.

The show is available to listen to on Mixcloud:

https://www.mixcloud.com/whitelionradio/wlr-presentprojekt-ich-by-train-through-countries-the-remix-selection/

It is also available on Hearthis.at:

https://hearthis.at/white-lion-radio-f7/wlr-present-projekt-ich-by-train-through-countries-the-remix-selection256/

Playlist for the show:

By Train Through Countries
This Time I'm Over You feat. Erik Stein (Imunar Remix)
Little Star (DMT Berzerk Remix) feat. Catrine Christensen (SoftWave)
Where Are The Angels (DMT Berzerk Remix)
Forgotten Dreams feat. René & Susie Mußbach (Restriction 9 Remix)
Lullaby For Alisa feat. Asia Wolf (END OF NEW) (Patrik Kambo Remix)
New Dreams For Old feat. Marcus Mokuso (Steve's Dream RMX)
Running feat. Erik Stein (Cult With No Name) (Synthetic Content Remix)
Thanks feat. !distain (Oren Amram & the Beautiful Angel Mix)
The Lightman feat. Oleg Degtiarev (Lilith My Mother) (Ideophobia Remix)
The Sleepy Time feat. Caroline McLavy (L_iGH_T Remix)
Time for Memories feat. PLEXIPHONES (Thomas Dark Project Piano Mix)
Running feat. Erik Stein (Cult With No Name) (Synthetic Content Instrumental Remix)

So to get your hands on a wealth of music for 12 Euros just head on over to the Echozone Music Label Bandcamp page via the link below:

https://echozone.bandcamp.com/album/by-train-through-countries

The album is available via the Projekt Ich Bandcamp page here:

https://projektich.bandcamp.com/album/by-train-through-countries-2

Follow Projekt Ich on Facebook via the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/ProjektIchMusik/

Visit the official homepage of Projekt Ich via the link below:

i-Select #52

White Lion Radio have released edition #51 of i-Select.

This is a series of shows dedicated to electronic/synthpop bands that are unsigned, signed to a small independent label or self release their material. White Lion Radio prides itself on bringing you music which you don't always get access to and to showcase bands and artists that are really very talented and deserve to be heard.

These shows will feature bands from across the globe!

Listen to the show on Mixcloud

Listen to the show on Hearthis.at

Full Playlist

CosmoMoose - Lost In The Abyss
Daybehavior - Tears That Dry
Tin Gun - We Are Not Your Enemy (Fused Radio Edit)
Magnus Krieg - Time Traveler (Radio Version)
Cultivated Bimbo - Walking On Acid (Original Version 1989)
Petition For Mercy - Laura
Soft Riot - The Lost Weekend
Alex Braun - Somebody
Fused - Body Moves
Capital X - Stingray
Projekt Ich Ft !Distain - Thanks
Perfection Doll - Shadow Exchange
Metatron - Death By Stereo
Analogue Electronic Whatever - E4 Tomorrow
Obsession Of Time - Heartbeat
Pink Lemon Music - Falling Apart
Humachine - Farm Hill
Daybehavior - The Whispering Garden
Stereo In Solo - Electric City Of Light (Mystic Experience Radio Edit)
Ajay Mathur - Time For Deliverance (Radio Version)
Fused - The Emperor's New Clothes
Maschine Brennt - Trick (The 83 Mix) (Akamagoo Remix)
Eric C. Powell - Sunshine
Into The Blood - Need Stuff (Radio Edit)
Ultimated - Set Me Free
Debris Discs - Animals
Perfection Doll - Garden Of Delight
Eric C. Powell - O Come Emmanuel
Petition For Mercy - Someone Like You
Soft Riot - Fate's Got A Bone To Pick With You
Projekt Ich Ft René & Susan Mußbach  - Forgotten Dreams
Capital X - Wilderness
Analogue Electronic Whatever - Crazy Heads
Scarlet Fantastic - To Hell (Allan McIntyre Remix)
Pink Lemon Music - Nowhere To Hide
Daybehavior - Driving In My Car
Obsession Of Time - Higher Hope (DNTR Remix)
Eric C. Powell - O Come Emmanuel

The Echozone Music Label Showcase (Edition #3)

Welcome to "The Echozone Music Label Showcase (Edition #3)", a show dedicated to the music, released on the German Electronic Music Label, Echozone.

Echozone share our passion for independent electronic bands and artists and we are delighted to feature music from the labels releases.

Our thanks to Andrea at Echozone for the music featured in this show.

Listen to the show on Mixcloud

Listen to the show on Hearthis.at

You will find the tracks on the show and music by many more artists on the Echozone Bandcamp page:

https://echozone.bandcamp.com/

Echozone On Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/EchozoneMusic/

Playlist For The Show:

Bysmarque & Snowwhyte - Standing Alone
Lost Area - Dream On
Arctic Sunrise - Emptiness
Elektrostaub Ft Henrik Iversen - Unforgotten
Minerve - Don't Ask Me Why
Alex Braun - Cambodia
Broken Ego - Get Away (POS2 Remix)
Hidden Souls - Separate Ways
Plexiphones - Hideaway (Shelter From The Sun Mix)
Andrea Gross - Holding Up The Halo
POS2 - My Sweet Girl
Beat Noir Deluxe - Morphine (Cyborgdrive Remix)
In Good Faith - Choose Your Way
Nature Of Wires - Human Nature (Fusion Elysium Remix)
5TimesZero - Don't Push Me (Oren Amram SynthesizeMe Club Remix)
Loewenhertz - Truth In Me
Analogue X - Сall Your Name
Projekt Ich Ft Marcus Mokuso - New Dreams For Old
Avoid-A-Void - Many Souls
!distain - Wake Me Up

Projekt Ich Album "By Train Through Countries" Reviewed

Projekt Ich is the name German musician Ulf Muller works under and over the last couple of years he has set out on a very interesting journey, which has resulted in the release of the album "By Train Through Countries".

what makes this so interesting is the fact that virtually all the tracks were released as singles before the release of the album. Each single has featured different lead vocalists from the independent electronic music scene, in addition each single release was backed by a number of remixes, which is important, that will become evident at the end of this review, so pay attention :)

The album opens with "Time For memories", which features label mates Plexiphones and it is a good solid opening track, which has a bit of a 60's vibe about it, synths sound superb and add to the depth of the track, all rounded off with an excellent vocal, has quite a joyous chorus.

Now I am a big fan of the work of Marcus Mokuso of Rename (Their best of compilation is a must for synthpop fans), he has a unique vocal style, clearly influenced by Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys, the track "New Dreams For Old" is bright and optimistic and definitely is the most "Synthpop" track on the album, great synth sounds throughout and Marcus is on top form. My favourite track on this album. Superbly produced.

"Where Are The Angels" features Mick L Angelo of 5TimesZero, I like the intro on this track, nice use of rhythm sounds and the synths are fabulous, Ulf knows how to get the best out of a synthesizer, lots of pad layers, another fine example of synthpop, the vocals add a haunting flavour to the track.

I am very familiar with the work of Erik Stein, vocalist in the band Cult With No Name, as well as providing vocals on 2 of the tracks on this album, the first being "Running", he also provided vocals to tracks on Rusty Egans' album "Welcome To The Dancefloor". I really enjoy Erik's vocal style, he has a voice that draws you in and you feel compelled to listen to what he has to say, he certainly adds dimension to this track, a synth laden track with an atmospheric sound.

"Little Star" is a wonderful synthpop tune that features Catrine Christensen of Softwave on vocals, I love the erie synth sounds and the upbeat nature of the song, some nice sequencer touches and the rhythm section is excellent. A big favourite of mine :)

Like Projekt Ich, !Distain are signed to the German independent label Echozone and they have worked together brilliantly on "Thanks", i'm a big fan of !Distain and I have to say this track is a highlight on this album, quite minimalistic but everything about it is perfect, it has emotion and lovely melodic synth hooks, a beautiful ballad, pushes "New Dreams For Old" very close for best track on the album.

Next we have the first German vocal track on the album, "Es Ist Wahr" which features Michael Draw of Otto Dix, it has a dark sound and is a track I struggled to get into, probably partly because it is in German, has a bit of a harder edge overall and strays from the synthpop sound of many of the other tracks on the album.

Caroline McLavy is on vocal duty on "The Sleepy Time", this too has a much harder edge to the sound and I wasn't keen on the vocal effects used, probably my least favourite track on the album.

"The Lightman", featuring Oleg Degtiarev sees Ulf back into Synthpop territory and it is a fantastic track, reminded me a little of early Depeche Mode, certainly sound wise, Oleg delivers a haunting vocal' I think the synth work on this song is exceptional and again is superbly produced.

The music on "Doch Das Was Blieb" is excellent, superb rhythm parts too, I would love to hear an english language version of the song, it has something that captures your attention.

"Forgotten Dreams" features another band signed to Echozone, Analogue-X, and together they have produced a wonderful warm sounding track, the vocals are excellent, the boy/girl vocals work really well. Beautiful pad sounds that give the track almost a cinematic sound, a fabulous track and a big favourite of mine.

Erik Stein features again on "This Time I'm Over You", yet again his vocal performance is mesmerizing, underpinned by a quality music backdrop, the synths on this track are really impressive, wonderful choice of sounds and some nice melodic touches. Another track I am a big fan of.

"Lullaby For Alisa" is a very haunting track and would be perfect as a soundtrack song for a horror movie, dark electronics used to very good effect, the vocal by Asia Wolf is as equally haunting, I like this track because it is very different to the rest of the album.

The third and final German vocal based track is "Das Meer", despite being in German I quite enjoyed this track, musically it is quite minimalistic but the synths are allowed to shine when required.

The album closes with the title track, which is an instrumental, which I think has filmic qualities, the use of guitar alongside the electronics work well, I could see this track being used as part of a soundtrack to a thriller.

I like what Ulf has done with this album and it was a very good move to get various vocalists on board, as it gives the album a uniqueness, I hope he decides to go down that route in the future, because it works so well.

I have been fortunate to have been given the opportunity of hearing this album evolve as the various singles have been released and it has been quite a journey, factor into that the wealth of remixes available for the majority of the album tracks, you can create any number of different versions of the album, another smart move by Ulf.

A mention too for the artwork, it is simply stunning.

8.5/10

I hope you paid attention to what I said at the start of this review, if you have then your patience will be rewarded....

Ulf is making available all of the singles and remixes as FREE DOWNLOADS if you purchase the CD version of the album, that equates to over 16 hours of music and over a 180 tracks, the album is available on CD for just 12 Euros, now that is an absolute bargain and trust me when I say, the remixes are superb too.

So to get your hands on a wealth of music for 12 Euros just head on over to the Echozone Music Label Bandcamp page via the link below:

https://echozone.bandcamp.com/album/by-train-through-countries

The album is available via the Projekt Ich Bandcamp page here:

https://projektich.bandcamp.com/album/by-train-through-countries-2

Follow Projekt Ich on Facebook via the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/ProjektIchMusik/

Visit the official homepage of Projekt Ich via the link below:

http://projektich-musik.de/?fbclid=IwAR1VJw1qGpWzqq_QSH4joRKohgK5_XyDYMaMjKGkMGnQJpdyPvMWSIlsuKM

The Electronic Music Hour #52

Welcome to edition #51 of our series "The Electronic Music Hour", which features some of the best electronic and synthpop music from the last 40 years.

These shows not only include well known artists from the last 4 decades but new and emerging bands on the electronic music scene from around the world, a lot of which are either unsigned, or on a small independent label, or self release their material.

So the shows will feature old and new tracks that fit in the electronic/synthpop genre.

Listen On Mixcloud

Listen On Hearthis.at

Playlist:

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary
Eurotix - Conquer The Universe
Soft Cell - Loving You Hating Me
Rename - Reciprocal
Ultravox - The Thin Wall
Ultranoire - Drowning Man
Black Nail Cabaret - Therapy
Depeche Mode - Get The Balance Right
Erotic Elk - Consequence Of Leaving (Oren Amram SynthesizeMe Remix)
Gary Numan - I Die You Die
Simple Minds - Speed Your Love
Eloquent - Lay All Your Love On Me
The Frixion - Heartbroke Disco
Erasure - Cry So Easy

Maximum 80s (Volume 75)

White Lion Radio have released edition # 75 of Maximum 80s.

A show that celebrates the 1980s 12 Inch Single!

The biggest hits in the 12 Inch format from the greatest decade in music history!

Listen to the show on Mixcloud here

Listen to the show on Hearthis.at here

Playlist For The Show

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (New York Mix)
Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel & The Furious Five - The Message (12 Inch)
Princess - Say I’m Your Number 1 (Remix Number 2)
The Thompson Twins - Rap Boy Rap (Love On Your Side) (12 Inch Extended Version)
Erasure - Heavenly Action (Extended Version)
M - Pop Muzik (89 Long Remix)
Candido - Jingo (Original 12 Inch Mix)
The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything (The Decade Remix '76-'86)
The Stranglers - Always The Sun (Long Hot Sunny Side Up Mix  12 Inch Version)
Shalamar - I Can Make You Feel Good (12 Version)

Daybehavior's New Album "Based On A True Story" Reviewed

Daybehavior are back with a brand new album called "Based On A True Story", the follow up to "Follow That Car!", released in 2012. Carl Hammer, Paulinda Crescentini and Tommy Arell have been together as Daybehavior since 1993 and have a refreshing sound, filmic and cinematic without losing their synthpop roots.

We had an indication of the sound of the new album with the release of the stunning "Change" in 2015, one of the most outstanding synthpop songs produced on the independent electronic music scene. It is an album they have taken great care with, to ensure they would be putting out an album of the highest quality.

The album opens with "Burning Slowly" and what an epic start to the album, superb electronic overtones and dreamy vocals from Paulinda, what a breathtaking voice she has, sounds perfect against the synthetic backdrop, which mixes electronic synth sounds and orchestral parts, something Daybehavior manage to mix effortlessly, the track has a superb chorus too, a very strong track on the album and wonderfully produced.

"Tears That Dry" is pure synthpop heaven, superbly crafted melodic parts and excellent sequenced sections, it is catchy and again Paulinda delivers a superb vocal, a word of praise for the music production too, top class, lots going on, with everything having its place. The twist in the last third of the song is outstanding. A potential single.

Next we have the recent single "There's Nothing Else", a track that showcases their filmic/cinematic sound qualities, storm and rain effects open the track, quite dark sounding and atmospheric in parts, great use of synth sounds and of course the vocal is exquisite. This is their trademark sound, it has everything, its dramatic, haunting and beautiful, it was the perfect choice to be chosen as a single to showcase the album, pure perfection.

Following that we have the upbeat "Driving In My Car", which has an excellent rhythm and bass section and the most delightful chorus, love the melodic synth that runs alongside the vocal, the layers to each of their songs is truly staggering, fabulous melodic synth parts continue throughout the song, this is pure european synthpop bliss, surely another candidate for a single. Reminded me of Marsheaux :)

"A Boy A Girl" has an excellent piano section as the backdrop to the vocal, orchestral strings/violins are very effective on this incredible track, the music is stunning, as the track develops the synths kick in and the orchestration returns to great effect, best described as a soundtrack ballad. Superb again, production stunning!

"Serges Kiss" is straight from the Daybehavior synthpop blueprint, it has a wonderful warm sound, great use of melody and a dreamy vocal, the track also has a great electro bass-line, love the way it builds into the chorus sections, which once again are top class.

"Solitude" again makes fantastic use of orchestral sounds to give their sound that dramatic tone, a brilliant ballad that is haunting in delivery with outstanding music, I hear a Pet Shop Boys influence in this track, a well constructed electronic ballad, they have certainly developed their sound.

Interestingly the start of the next track "It All Started With A Train" has a touch of Pet Shop Boys about it, the whispered vocals add a sinister vibe to the song, nice synth parts again, definitely a track that adds a little something different on the album, I could very easily see this fitting in nicely as part of a soundtrack to a film drama or thriller.

"A Perfect Day" showcases Paulinda's vocal, superbly delivered over a more minimal sound palette, that is erie and haunting, exactly what was required on this song, sometimes less is more. The synth section for the middle 8 is excellent. A dark ballad that delivers on every level, truly outstanding.

Next we have something of a surprise, the single "Change" in extended form and if you like those classic 1980s 12 inch single mixes, then you will love this, a track that was always going to benefit from being extended. As for the track itself, as I said at the start of this review, a brilliant synthpop track, what more can I say about it?

"The Whispering Garden" is another well executed ballad with some nice synth touches, again it is a track that gives space for the vocal to shine, that said the music is perfect, a dark and engaging backdrop that seems to build the tension in the track, excellent again.

The closing track is called "Washed Away" and is a fitting way to close the album, it is moving and develops really well, it is a ballad with sentiment and I must say, that yet again, they usual orchestral strings to such good effect.

This is a band at the top of their game, superb production throughout on this album and Paulinda is on fine form vocally, 12 wonderfully crafted songs, with depth and feeling, this album is as good as you can get, it is flawless and I hope it gets the recognition it deserves, it is clear how much hard work has gone into this album, Daybehavior are back and back in style. Well done Carl, Paulinda and Tommy on bringing us one of the best releases of the year

10/10

The album is available from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Based-True-Story-Daybehavior/dp/B07ZS85SLL/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Daybehavior&qid=1572946701&s=dmusic&sr=1-3

The album is available from iTunes:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/based-on-a-true-story/1486203305

The album is available on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/7EtxnHrqAcDcLIEPbYH1nI

The album is available on Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Daybehavior_Based_on_a_True_Story?id=Bddo43mgerlj4yukymqqsdysjnq

Rubik's 80s Mix (Volume 75)

Edition #75 of Rubik's 80s Mix is now out on White Lion Radio.

This a series of shows that includes the very best in 80s music all in one continuous mix.

The biggest hits from the greatest decade in music history!

A show guaranteed to bring back so many happy memories!

Listen to the show on Mixcloud here

Listen on Hearthis.at here

Full Playlist

Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
The Lotus Eaters - The First Picture Of You
Dennis Edwards Ft Siedah Garrett - Don't Look Any Further
Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
Belinda Carlisle - Leave A Light On
Donna Summer - State Of Independence
Sinitta - GTO
Bros - I Owe You nothing
Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart
Tight Fit - Fantasy Island
ELO - Hold On Tight
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message
Japan - Quiet Life
Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance
ABC - S.O.S
The Stranglers - Skin Deep
The Korgis - Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime

Eric C. Powell Album "True" Reviewed

Eric C. Powell is an electronic music artist based in the states and has been making music or been involved in music for a number of years, initially in the band Turning Keys. His new album "True", is the follow-up to his debut solo album "Back to Life", that was released in 2016.

The album opens with the title track, plenty of synth hooks and melodies drive this track, it has a very full sound with everything having its place in the mix, it instantly reminded me of the music Erasure were producing in the 1990s. A very strong opening track. "Waiting for the Time" has a darker sound palette, some neat bass sounds and good use of vocoded vocals, following that we have "How I Feel", which is very much in Vince Clarke territory, excellent use of synth sounds, I like the addition of choir sounds, very effective, a mid paced track that works really well, I love how the tracks builds and develops.

Next up we have a collaboration with his wife Andrea (who he met in his Turning Keys days), upbeat and again the use of synth sounds is used in a very effective way, Andrea has a very endearing voice which works brilliantly with Eric's music, especially on this track, definitely influenced by 1990s Erasure. A well constructed song and a highlight on this album. "Sunshine" again veers towards a dance track, great bassline and I like the sparseness during the verses, which showcase a fabulous vocal by Eric, as you would expect the chorus sections are fuller and it works a treat.

Eric is a big Depeche Mode fan and he has done a wonderful version of "The Sun and the Rainfall" and he has delivered again with another Depeche Mode cover on this album, he has worked his magic on "But Not Tonight", he keeps faithful to the original and it pays off big style, he certainly knows how best to use his synthesizers and get just the right sounds out of them, a top class rendition, an obvious highlight on the album.

In 2017 Eric wrote a special instrumental track called "Noise Zombie", for the KV331, Audio Synthmaster Track Contest, the track was awarded 3rd place. As well as the expected array of synthesizer sounds, he has used Piano on the song, which cuts through the obliqueness of the track, It would certainly be perfect for a film soundtrack.

"Be With You" is a more mellow track and has a Depeche Mode influence, both in the sound and the way the track is constructed, Eric delivers on the vocal front again, lots going on in the synth department, a solid track.

Now in 2018 one of THE best electronic tracks produced, was the brilliant "Click", which was a collaboration between Eric and Darwin McD, and I am so pleased the track is on this album, Included is the ECP Emerald Vocal Remix, Andrea provides another brilliant vocal, which works in perfect harmony with Eric's vocals, it has everything you need in a perfect synthpop track, it's catchy, melodic and has a rousing chorus, he couldn't have closed the album with a better track, and Eric, Andrea and DarwinMcD deserve a lot of credit for making such a fantastic synthpop song, well done to all concerned.

Eric is a real talent, his songwriting is exceptional and he knows how to get the best out of a synth, an album that is a joy to listen to from start to finish, one every synthpop fan should have in their collection.

9/10

The album is available on CD and as a Digital Download via Bandcamp:

https://ericcpowellmusic.bandcamp.com/album/true

Visit the Official Eric C. Powell website:

http://ecpmusic.cc/