Karl Bartos is well-known as one-quarter of the "classic" Kraftwerk line-up. Many of their most influential rhythms and memorable melodies were actually conceived in his home studio.

They would later be used on an unstoppable succession of hits from the Düsseldorf band as they ascended to the lofty heights of popular music culture. As a major contributor to "The Man-Machine" (1978) and "Computer World" (1981) Bartos has had a decisive influence on Kraftwerk's music. Bartos' new album is an audio-visual sensation! Lost for many years, some of his early music has been reconceived and re-contextualised in a thrilling modern setting. Here's the story: during Kraftwerk's heyday Karl Bartos wrote – off the record – a secret acoustic diary. Based on his musical jottings – rhythms, riffs, hooks, sounds, chords and melodies – this is what he has come up with today: twelve brand new, exciting, timeless songs.

Concert in AB, Brussels on the 3rd of June 2013

Bauhaus – established in ’78 – has been around for 35 years. Yes, you can feel it coming... that's certainly something worth celebrating. This gothic-rock/post-punk once called itself Bauhaus 1919 as a reference to the architectural style of that period that also inspired the design of their band logo.

Their debut single ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’ from ’79 was an instant classic. Just like the singles that followed: ‘Dark Entries’ and the T-Rex derived ‘Telegram Sam’. Aside from infallible singles like ‘Passion Of Lovers’ and ‘She’s In Parties’, their reconstructed version of Bowie’s ‘Ziggy Stardust’ was the one to become their greatest hit.

Before splitting up in ’83, Bauhaus provided the world with four albums that are considered classics. MGMT even covered them recently and the fabulous Nine Inch Nails took them along on tour in ’06 too.

The band has had two reunions in the meantime (in ’98 and ’05) during which they dropped by the AB in ’06 and were brilliant live. In ’08 they recorded another album, thereby marking the beginning of the end of the band. This time enigmatic frontman Peter Murphy will be doing the honours and browsing 35 years of Bauhaus with a set full of classics!

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Swedish electroduo Kite (Nicklas Stenemo & Christian Berg) returns again with brand new material simply titled "V". It´s been almost 1 1/2 year since their last release and this time the band has worked hard with the tracks to deliver their best and most complete work up-to-date.

Recorded in their brand new studio in Tranås/Sweden and then brought to Göteborg to be work together with mastermind Hans Olsson-Brookes for mixing and mastering in classic Svenska Gramofonstudion during February 2013. "V" holds 5 tracks and will be released as CD and a limited edition on 12" vinyl. Progress Productions says: "V" feels like bringing Kite to a brand new level. It feels like electronic pop took a great step in evolution. The band returns to China in the end of March for their THRID time for two selected shows, after this they are confirmed for some Swedish shows and festivals.

Progress Productions are giving away the first single "The Rhythm" for free download via soundcloud here

With the free download of the album "Monotonie & Gebete" (Monotony & Prayers) the Gruftschlampen (Crypt sluts) boarded the hearts of the Fans of bizarre music. Now the berlin-based duo returns with their new EP "Raben", which will be available as a free download from March 8th 2013 on and offers the prelude to the upcoming album.

 What you will receive is finest dark punk, that will stir the inveterate Deathrocker's heart. Dirty, dark, provocative... That's how the Gruftschlampen act in their lyrics, which simply express, what a lot of people keep in their minds. Here everything is outspoken. The whole gets perfected by aimed minimal-synth-sounds as well as melodic, swirling and raw guitars, that put your teeth on the edge.

The "Raben" EP is available from March 8th 2013 on as a free download on all well known portals as well as on afmusic

Tracklisting:

1. Der Winter kehrt zurück 01:16
2. Raben 03:56
3. Raben (Ravens versus Squeezed Cats) 03:54
4. Kalt (Tape Version) 04:08
5. Shakin' the coffin (Tape Disaster Mix) 08:12
6. Predigt (Blechschädel Mix) 05:28
7. Schwarz (Cabo de Gata Mix) 03:54
8. Ewiges Eis / Wir erinnern uns nicht mehr (Demoversion) 04:30

CULT OF DOM KELLER – The Cult Of Dom Keller – S / T LP – MNQ 037

The long awaited debut LP by Nottingham’s finest purveyors of psychedelic noise,.

Partially compiled from re-mastered and reworked versions of tracks previously included in the band’s self-released series of EPs, this new incarnation of Cult Of Dom Keller’s sounds also features three unreleased recordings.

This is the absolute first time that these recordings become available on vinyl, a format that perfectly complements the band’s meticulously textured and carnal sound.

A collection of fuzzily enrapturing and lysergically tinged compositions with an electronically infused backbone, the band’s debut might appear as a slight deviation from Mannequin’s traditional aesthetics. We have no doubt though that our connoisseur audience will appreciate the novelty and will instantly fall for these stupefying songs.

*Limited edition of 500 copies. Strongly recommended to fans of Spectrum, Spacemen 3, Faust, Wooden Shjips, Moon Duo, Psychic Ills, The Brian Jonestown Massacre and 13th Floor Elevators.

Tracks:

Swamp Heron

Eyes

Worlds

Heavy And Dead

Black Pullet Blues

Saguaro

You Are There In Me

This Is What It Feels To Live Your Life Dead

The Goat Skin Dream

All I Want Is Not Now

PHANTOM LOVE – Phantom Love – 12” EP – MNQ 036

The debut 12'' EP from Phantom Love, a mysterious Kosmische act from Southern Europe.

Emerging from the majestic and fiercely sun-trapped lands of the Old Continent, Phantom Love takes you along a dazing journey through a spectral yet dreamy haze of spacey psychedelia.

Drawing inspiration and guidance from the ever-revered mitt European and Mediterranean tradition of Kraut and Cosmic rock, Phantom Lovemanages to encapsulate and transcend the formulas normally associated with these genres.

A retro-futuristic feast for the ears, a production that is equally analogue and digital, haunting and exotic, Phantom Love’s debut is a sonic sculpture of obsessive arpeggios and reverb-drenched strings.

Against this arcane melodic canvas, tribal and shape-shifting drums structures fight and discipline the liquid interplay and superimposition of cymbals and cowbells delays.

*Limited Edition of 300 copies with artwork by Giandomenico Carpentieri. Strongly recommended to fans of Brian Eno, Klaus Schulze, John Carpenter, Carter Tutti, Stellar Om Source, Harald Grosskopf, Tangerine Dream, Beak, Zombie Zombie.

Lotus

Odeon Columns

Psychic June

Tropical Illness

THE COOMBE – The Coombe – 12” EP – MNQ 035

The Coombe began as a soundtrack collaboration between Karen Sharkey and Samuel De La Rosa (Led Er Est) for some animated short films Karen was producing while living in Queens, NY. After their move to Texas in 2012, further experimenting resulted in longer songs, noise suites, and field recordings that later would represent the essence of this EP.

The Coombe’s debut EP is an astonishingly graceful and multifaceted creature that effortlessly synthesizes psych rock, minimal folk and electronica.

Born and in part recorded in the desert, The Coombe is comprised of six mesmerizing gems that provide a rarefied glimpse into a touching and liquid soundscape.

These are songs for the enamored.

*Limited Edition of 300 copies with artwork by Giandomenico Carpentieri. Strongly recommended to fans of Five Or Six, Flaming Tunes, Led Er Est.

Tracks:

Drowning Hill

In Between Doors

Poulnabrone

Praying Mantis

Tierra Amarilla

Under The Mantle 1