This month's list hits hard with a surge of new releases from across the dark spectrum. Black Magnet delivers raw industrial weight on "Megamantra", while Ritualz drifts through bleak, dreamy territory with "Forever", and Lebanon Hanover returns with the stark, cold beauty of "Asylum Lullabies". SYZYGYX sharpens their sound with "Sinner", and Curse Mackey drops the intense and tightly crafted "Imaginary Enemies". The month also brings EPs from Unter Null and Vondkreistan, plus a wave of singles from Buzz Kull, Maduro, Ash Code, Digital Drvgs, and more. From icy synth lines to heavy rhythmic tension, this list captures the evolving edge of post-industrial and darkwave music.
In the second installment of The Mechanized Resistance Chronicles, Darryl Hell calls out the growing dominance of pop-driven sensibilities within industrial club culture, challenging DJs and promoters to resist the pressure to cater to crossover appeal. Tracing the erasure of noise and experimentation from dance floors once known for pushing sonic boundaries, he argues for a return to underground values - where DIY ethos, genre specificity, and truly industrial sounds take priority over crowd-pleasing hits. This piece is a call to action for those who care about preserving and evolving industrial culture on its own terms.
Our August 2025 new releases list in playlist form, featuring over four hours of expertly curated dark electronic and alternative music. Presented in multiple formats for however you choose to consume.
Absolution Fest 2025 lights up Ybor City Florida October 2 - 4 with a packed lineup of darkwave, post-punk, and industrial acts from around the world. Headliners include ACTORS, QUAL, and LEÆTHER STRIP, joined by fan favorites HOUSE OF HARM, CREUX LIES, DANCING PLAGUE, SCULPTURE CLUB, WINGTIPS, HAUNT ME, CATHEDRAL BELLS, DEAD COOL, DEEP RED, SLEEK TEETH, DILDOX, RUINED CONFLICT, AL1CE, AMULET, DIE SEXUAL, THE NEURO FARM, TEARS FOR THE DYING, and DARK CHISME. Across three nights, over 20 bands take the stage alongside DJ sets from scene staples like DJ BLACK, DJ DAVE, DJ DINO, DJ GOTH BARGE, DJ KANGAL, and DJ KIGER. Warm up each afternoon at the Catacombs Lounge for official pre-parties with curated music, cocktails, and the kind of atmosphere only Absolution can deliver.
Grab your 3-day pass (with shirt and poster) or single-day tickets now before they vanish!