We Are Machine Pop 6 (In Memory Of Florian Schneider)

"We Are Machine Pop 6 - In Memory Of Florian Schneider" is released tomorrow by the independent Swedish label, Plonk, the album features 12 tracks by 12 artists, hugely influenced by Kraftwerk and is a wonderful way to say thank you and pay tribute to Kraftwerk Co-Founder, Florian Schneider, after his passing in April, this year.

Lets have a look at the artists featured on the album.

Datapop have been regular contributors to the Machine Pop compilations, indeed they have been featured on all 6 released so far.

They are a duo, Mikael Larsson and Anders Wilhelm, and as well as, providing tracks for the
compilations they have released several EP's and an album called, "Pop".

They recently released an EP called "Sterne-1"

Their contribution to the latest Machine Pop compilation is a track called "Kling Oder Klang"

The album "Pop" is available on CD and as a Digital Download here:

https://datapop1.bandcamp.com/album/pop

http://www.erwe.se/datapop/

Unisonlab, who are also based in Sweden is the project of Jorgen Erixon, and like Datapop, have featured on all of the Machine Pop compilations released.

They have released several EP's and an album called "Electrometric".

Their contribution to the latest Machine Pop compilation is a track called "Impromptu"

The album "Electrometric" is available on CD and as a Digital Download here:

https://unisonlab.bandcamp.com/album/electrometric

https://www.facebook.com/unisonlabsounds/

Marboss are based in France, and have been active for a number of years, releasing 4 albums, their latest being "9", that was released this month.

They have appeared on the last two Machine Pop compilations

Their contribution to the latest Machine Pop compilation is a track called "Modelectro"

The album "9" is available as a Digital Download here:

https://marboss.bandcamp.com/releases

https://www.facebook.com/Marboss-electronic-music-105609662805136/

Kosmonaute are based in Sweden and their previous appearance on a Machine Pop compilation, was on edition #4, with the delightful "Robotic Love"

An album with the same title was released in 2013.

Their contribution to the latest Machine Pop compilation is a track called "Electromagnetic Fields", and is his second appearance on the compilation series.
 

The album "Robotic Love" is available as a Digital Download here:

https://svanhvitmusic.bandcamp.com/album/kosmonaute-robotic-love

Zeitmodelle is the project of Kirill Junolainen, who was originally based in Russia but is now based in Finland.

Their last album released was called "Lost Diskettes 1", in 2017, which is a compilation of unreleased tracks and promo's.

They appear on a Machine Pop compilation for a third time, with the track "Radiowelt"
 

The album "Lost Diskettes 1" is available as a digital download here:

https://datarocketunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/lost-diskettes-1

Conny Olivetti has been around on the independent electronic music scene in Sweden, for a number of years, releasing several albums and singles, his latest album, released in february of this year is called "Glaciarium/2020".

Conny has contributed the track "We Stay Here Forever" on We Are Machine Pop 6

Conny's albums and singles can be found on Bandcamp here:

https://connyolivetti.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/olivettimusic/

Another regular on the Machine Pop series is, Maschine Brennt, based in Sweden, Joacim Thenander is the man behind Maschine Brennt, and has released numerous singles and EP's and an album called "The Hearing Aid", in 2017.

On Machine Pop 6, Maschine Brennt have contributed the track "Systematyka II"

The album "The Hearing Aid" is available on CD (Shipping only within Sweden) and as a digital Download here:

https://maschinebrennt.bandcamp.com/album/the-hearing-aid

https://www.facebook.com/maschinebrennt/

Technikai Átállás are based in Hungary and make their debut on the 6th edition of "We Are Machine Pop". The band have recently recorded excellent cover versions of the Kraftwerk tracks, "The Model" and "Numbers", which are well worth checking out.

They have contributed the track "Titan" on We Are Machine Pop 6

https://www.facebook.com/technikaiatallas/

Niels Gordon is also based in Sweden, and makes his third appearance on the Machine Pop series. Niels has released a few EP's and recently released his debut album "Land".

He is well worth checking out on Youtube to watch his live appearances, he is superb live and has an army of vintage synths, he has alos supported OMD live.

Niels contribution to We Are Machine Po 6, is the track "Frühlingszeit"
 

His album "Land" is available as a Digital Download from Bandcamp here:

https://nielsgordon.bandcamp.com/album/land

https://www.lamour.se/niels-gordon/

Kevin Lux is based in the states and has been making music for over 35 years, and has released several albums and recently released 2 albums, "Electric Dimension" and "Electric Dimension 2".

On Machine Pop 6 Kevin has contributed the track "Pluto"
 

His album "Electric Dimension" is available as a Digital Download from Bandcamp here:

https://kevinlux.bandcamp.com/album/electric-dimension
 

His album "Electric Dimension 2" is available as a Digital Download from Bandcamp here:

https://kevinlux.bandcamp.com/album/electric-dimension-2

https://www.facebook.com/kevinluxmusic/

Uk based Neon, a project by Gary Wright has been on the independent electronic music scene for a number of years, and has released 3 EP's and has featured in all but the very first Machine Pop compilation album.

On Machine Pop 6 Neon has contributed the track "A100 To The future"
 

Neon's most recent EP "Man Made Machine" is available as a Digital Download here:

https://neon5.bandcamp.com/album/man-made-machine

https://www.facebook.com/Neon-electro-music-150051995043959/

KRAFTman closes the album, with a track written and recorded after it was announced that Kraftwerk Co-Founder Florian Schneider, had passed away. It was his way of thanking Florian for the music he made with Kraftwerk, being a life long fan.

KRAFTman will soon be releasing a complete recording of the Kraftwerk album "The Man Machine", an album that wil feature all 6 tracks and will also include unique 12 inch versions of the album tracks too. 
 
KRAFTman's contribution to the latest Machine Pop album is a song called "Florian" and is a fitting way to end the album.

https://klangmusik.webador.co.uk/

"We Are Machine Pop 6 (In Memory Of Florian Schneider)" is available to buy as a Digital Download from Bandcamp here:

https://plonk.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-machine-pop-6-in-memory-of-florian-schneider

Visit the Plonk Homepage here:

http://plonk.nu/

i-Select #58

White Lion Radio have released edition #58 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

Rename - Still The Same Revolution But Only Without Me (Instrumental)
Blondeking - Love Is A Shield
Knight$ - Julia
Electric City Cowboys - Electric (Vogon Poetry Remix)
Nature Of Wires Ft Lady B - Cut Me Open
Synthax Xtructure - The Last Date (LorD And Master Remix)
Vague Notion - Vincent
Avantgarde - Airs And Graces
Caboan - Victorious
Iterations - Olympiad
Train To Spain - Believe In Love
Exciting Valence - Somewhere In My Mind
Dotsun Moon - Pray
Projekt Ich Ft Stereo In Solo - Sexy Silly Girl (People Theatre's Ostinato Mix)
Psy'Aviah Ft Kyoko Baertsoen - Train Of Thought
Cyber Monday Ft SLS - Alice
Knight$ - Gelato (Extended Play)
Positronic - When You Fall Down
Kaos - Pursuit Of Life
Dead Pop Stars - Hey Hey my My
The Rude Awakening - Squeal! (Patrik Kambo Remix)
Rename - Play In The Rain
I Synthesist - Paradise
Simon Irvine - Sometimes (Simon's Moorooka Mix)
Fused - Never Let Me Go (Beat Box Mix)
Amey St Cyr - No Pain No Gain
Francesca e Luigi - Come On I Want You (Electrosoft 7 Inch Edit)
Blondeking - This Is How It Feels
Crimson Medici - Alone
Italoconnection - Voyage (Pop Moderno Remix)
Vogon Poetry - Passion (Electric City Cowboys Remix)
Initial Talk Ft Sasha Brown - Skydiving
Exposed Brick - Island
Rename - Reciprocal
Sharon Next - The Former Returns
808 Dot Pop - Incandescent (Iridium)
Exciting Valence - Tea For Two
Iterations - Space Crystals
I Synthesist - Lost Parade
Knight$ - Playin' It Cool
Screamershock - Rocket Rainbow Science (Punk Shocked Remix)
Avantgarde - The World We Live In
Analogue Electronic Whatever - Row
Kaos - Spellbound
Eurotix - Midnight Man
Dissonance & Cat Hall - Precipice-Kirchner Mix
Traumship - Crying Boy

The Electronic Music Hour #58

Welcome to edition #58 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

Kraftwerk - Airwaves (3-D Version)
VNV Nation - When Is The Future
OMD - Isotype (7 Inch Radio Edit)
Stereo In Solo - Flowers On The Moon
Depeche Mode - Blasphemous Rumours
Cosmicity - Tragedy
Namnambulu - Return
China Crisis - Black Man Ray
Empathy Test - Incubation Song
You And Me Both - Saturday Girl
Hurts - The Crow
DarwinMCD Ft Huguenot - Run (Fused 7 Inch Surburbia Remix)
Exposed Brick - Pain (Reflections)
Soft Cell - Divided Soul

Maximum 80s #81

White Lion Radio have released edition # 81 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

The Human League - Human (Extended Version)
Simple Minds - Someone Somewhere In Summertime (Extended Version)
A-Ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV (Extended Version)
Ultravox - Loves Great Adventure (12 Inch Version)
Pet Shop Boys - So Hard (Extended Dance Mix)
Blancmange - Don't Tell Me (Dance Remix)
Dead Or Alive - Lover Come Back To Me (Extended Remix)
Talk Talk - It's My Life (Extended Mix)
The Associates - Take Me To The Girl (12 Inch Mix)
UB40 - Red Red Wine (12 Inch Version)

Rubik's 80s Mix #81

Edition #81 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

Playlist

Duran Duran - Wild Boys
Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
OMD - If You Leave
Odyssey - Inside Out
Luther Vandross - Stop To Love
Lisa Stansfield - This Is The Right Time
Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side
Hazell Dean - Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)
Talk Talk - Life's What You Make It
Nick Heyward - Fantastic Day
Joyce Sims - (You Are My) All And All
Paul Young - Come Back And Stay
Godley & Creme - Cry
Barry manilow - Let's Hang On
Morrissey - Everyday Is Like Sunday

Introducing..... 808 Dot Pop

808 Dot Pop is the new side project of Metroland band member, Passenger S and he has been working on a new album called "The Colour Temperature", an album that has a lighter sound than Metroland releases, however, like Metroland releases, the album and associated releases are based around a concept.

The concept for this project is "The Colour Temperature", which is a way to describe the light appearance provided by a light bulb. It is measured in degrees of Kelvin (K) on a scale from 1,000 to 10,000. Typically, Kelvin temperatures for commercial and residential lighting applications fall somewhere on a scale from 2000K to 6500K.

A fascinating subject about something we all use in our homes.

The first single to be released, by 808 Dot Pop was the track Blackbodies.

Blackbodies (Pulsation) EP

Promo Video For "Blackbodies (Pulsation)

Released as 2 digital downloads, the 2 track edition, features the Pulsation version of "Blackbodies", and the b side, CIE 1960 (Colour Space).

Blackbodies (Variation) EP 

The 3 track edition,  features an extended version of "Blackbodies", the Variation version and expanded version of the B side, CIE 1960 (Colour Space), and another the track Kelvin (3500).

Blackbodies (Dislocation) 7 Inch Vinyl 

Following that, 808 Dot Pop announced details of a special, seven inch vinyl release, which included, a dislocation version of Blackbodies, and the B side, Kelvin (3500).

Blackbodies (Radiation) EP 

In addition, a special 5 track EP, titled Blackbodies (Radiation), was released.

As well as, the lead track, it also included, two additional, exclusive tracks, two mixes of the track, RGB (The Red to Green mix, and the Green to Blue mix), And two versions, of another, exclusive track, called "Gamma rays", featuring, an original mix, by 808 Dot Pop and a remix, by Kraftman.

That brings you nicely up to date, and today (June 5th 2020), the album "The Colour Temperature", is released, the album features 12 tracks, including the single "Blackbodies".

Album track list:

Planck's H
Illuminants
Radiation Laws
The Tungsten Filament
Blackbodies (Radiation) (Ft Guest Vocals By Noemi Aurora)
Kelvin (2700)
Thermal Contact
The White Tone Of Lamps
Ultraviolet
Incandescent (Iridium)
Thermodynamica
Inside The Light Bulb

To celebrate the release of the album White Lion Radio have released a special Audio Documentary called "Introducing.....808 Dot Pop", an excellent starting point to get to know about the band and their music.

The documentary is available on Mixcloud here

and also on Hearthis.at here

The Audio Documentary features these 808 Dot Pop tracks:

Kelvin (3500)
CIE 1960 (Colour Space)
Blackbodies (Variation)
Gamma Rays (KRAFTman Remix)
RGB (Green To Blue)
Ultraviolet (Suntanned)
   
The album is available on CD with a Free CD and Postcards direct from the 808 Dot Pop Website:

https://808dotpop.com/shop.html#!/products/the-colour-temperature-cd-album

The album is available as a Digital Download, with an exclusive track "The Colour Mix", a 20 minute mega-mix of tracks on the album, from Bandcamp:

https://alfamatrix.bandcamp.com/album/the-colour-temperature

808 Dot Pop Official Homepage: https://808dotpop.com/index.html

808 Dot Pop Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/808dotpop/

The Echozone Music Label Show Case #4

White Lion Radio have released "The Echozone Music Label Showcase, edition #4, 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.

Listen to the show on Mixcloud:

https://www.mixcloud.com/whitelionradio/the-echozone-music-label-showcase-edition-4/

Or on Hearthis.at:

https://hearthis.at/white-lion-radio-f7/the-echozone-music-label-showcase-edition-4/

Full Playlist:

Alex Braun - Hello
Projekt Ich Ft Erik Stein - Running (Imunar Remix)
!Distain Ft Elektrostaub - Where In This World
Analogue-X - Another Time (WANTed Remix)
Beat Noir Deluxe - That Circle (Machinista Remix)
Nature of Wires - Try (Syntheads Planet Deutsche Remix)
Minerve - Life Is An Illusion
Conscience - Cold Love (Radio Edit)
Arctic Sunrise - Stars (Album Version)
Alex Braun - Somebody
Les Anges De La Nuit - Gimme Gimme Gimme
POS2 - Illusions Of Love (DfM Remix)
Analogue-X - My Guardian Angel
Bysmarque & Snowwhyte - The Last Gift (Mindmodvl Mix)
Loewenhertz - Closer
Projekt Ich Ft Faltenhall - The Stranger (Elmodic Remix)
Elektrostaub Ft Henrik Iversen - Prediction
Chorea Minor - Trickle Of Life
!Distain - Maid Of Freedom (A Modern Effigy Remix)

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/