On August 6th 2012 a new compilation "Quintessenz" is released as a free download exclusivlely on bandcamp. The compilation forms, with 63 bands from 16 countries, a broad overview of the still short history of afmusic, which was formed as a netlabel in 2008 and is still, next to commercial releases, releasing netlabel releases under a free license as free downloads.
"Quintessenz" offers fans of the genres Alternative, Gothic Rock, Dark Wave, Post Punk, Indie, New Wave, Electronic and Experimental an extensive profile of the bands, afmusic worked with in the years 2009 until 2011. From underground bands to famous artists like RHOMBUS, CHRISTINE PLAYS VIOLA, THE SEARCH, PRINCIPE VALIENTE, THE FOREIGN RESORT or EMERALD PARK, there is a manifold mix beyond mainstream on the compilation.
"Quintessenz" proves in an impressive way, that even for small indie labels it isn't impossible, in the age of globalisation, with modern technics, to work international. What began as a small netlabel, is a fix factor in the european gothic rock and indie scene, which can't be imagined to not exist anymore.
A new nebulo track is available to download for free.
This is the first teaser of an LP coming early october on hymen-records.
Full details will be revealed Mid-august.
Prepare your ear plugs: one of the loudest band in the world is coming to Belgium in October, more precisely on 8 October at the Botanique in Brussels.
The band plays a heavy, atmospheric wall of sound, a blend of psychedelic rock, shoegaze and space rock, influenced by The Jesus And Marychain, My Bloody Valentine, Joy Division, etc.
They will present their new album, "Worship"...
We already told you about Martial Canterel who'll play at 12th August.
The support act from this fine band comes from the Brussels-based :Codes which is essential stuff for those who once sold their heart to Front 242's Geography.
You don't believe us? Listen to the tune!
Bar De Kleine Hedonist - St-Jacobsmarkt 34 - Antwerp - Belgium
Martial Canterel (USA)
:Codes (B)
Entrance: 10 euro
After Party with DJ's:
Cosensation (La Forme Lente - Le Mess)
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Le club du bon goût (Le Mess)
Aimé Le Chevalier (Walhalla Records/Underground Wave)
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Cerrone (Underground Wave)
The German band Dusk to Dawn compiled a special kind of “best of” from the 90’s: Only available on vinyl, 10 dark wave / electronic rock / synth pop songs from that area were re-mastered this summer for the LP “Remains”.
