New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Side-Line Magazine has launched a brand new charity compilation, called 'Electronic Bodies', including 88 tracks from the electronic / EBM underground. Now available exclusively via Bandcamp, this epic collection follows a tradition of music compilations aimed at raising funds for worthy causes, facilitated by the Belgian electro industrial magazine Side-Line.
Active since 1989 as a magazine with a focus on electro and industrial music, Side-Line also releases free compilations for darkwave, postpunk, electropop, synthpop and industrial music, offering artists a platform for wider exposure and spearheading charity initiatives. Their most recent compilations include 'Electronic Resistance - A Darkwave / Post-Punk Compilation From The Ukrainian Underground' and 'Electronic Resistance - Reconstruction'.
Curated by Side-Line's Chief Editor Bernard Van Isacker, this compilation is a tale of two halves: the first immerses you in old-school vibes, while the latter offered the bands some extra freedom as far as sound is concerned. This time around, all donations will go towards the provision of psychological support for Ukraine soldiers and citizens suffering from PTSD.
Diving deep into the rhythms of EBM (Electronic Body Music), New Beat, and their contemporary offshoots, this compilation features artists from countries spanning from Germany to Australia, the United States to Estonia, and many more. It's clear that EBM still resonates worldwide and this after the genre was established more than 40 years ago!
"I recently came across an article detailing the psychological toll of the war initiated by Russia against Ukraine. The repercussions are devastating, with families torn apart and a surge in divorces and suicides. Many are grappling with PTSD, a condition that arises after experiencing traumatic events. Symptoms disrupt daily life, manifesting as flashbacks, avoidance behaviours, and a host of other issues. If we're in a position to assist, we should," says Bernard Van Isacker.
"While it's undeniably sombre, it's essential to recognise our privileged position compared to their plight. Rather than symbolic gestures, I advocate for tangible action. The West should be doing more. The disparity between resources squandered on frivolities and the valiant efforts of the Ukrainian populace defending their homeland infuriates me."
The magazine's commitment to showcasing a blend of emerging talents and seasoned bands remains unwavering. After all, Side-Line is a platform to launch new talents. While not every artist boasts high-end studio equipment, some of these tracks have been masterfully enhanced by Erlend Eilertsen (Lights A.M, Essence Of Mind).
Offering a tangible connection to the music, the magazine offers an exclusive 'Electronic Bodies' T-shirt and, in true EBM spirit, a combo package that includes a limited edition hand-numbered Electronic Bodies flask. Each merch order includes a download of the compilation, ensuring that the beats never stop. Shipping takes places in the first week of October and placing orders as soon as possible allows SideLine to know what amount of stock needs to be order.
'Electronic Bodies' is out now, along with related merch. Available by donation, find it Bandcamp,
TRACK LIST
1. ELM - Vessel Of Violence (Weaponized Cardio Mix) 03:38
2. OS42 - Entropie (Tbm) 05:00
3. Ionic Vision - Deathrow 04:40
4. Cybernetic Diarrhea - Track One 02:27
5. Töt - Mon Nom Est Personne 02:48
6. Aesthetische - Boiling Over (Celsius Version) 05:32
7. Rector Scanner - Fluormenschen (Transformation Mix) 03:35
8. AD:keY - Alles Was Ich Will (Single Mix) 03:35
9. Darkmen - I Feel It In Me (Cubic Reprise) 03:46
10. Him+He - Dr Jones (Ocult Mix) 04:42
11. Psychosomatik -
Stress (Oldschool Version) 03:38
12. The Maxx - Cocaine (A Industrya Remix Version) 04:43
13. Reichsfeind - This (Exclusive Mix) 04:07
14. Railwrx - Alliance 02:58
15. Novakill - Pull The Trigger 04:06
16. Gerard Jugno 106 - Truth Bypass March 05:07
17. This Guy Called Tom - Procrastination 04:34
18. Stahlgeist - Infected Colony (Alternate Version) 04:43
19. Kant Kino -
Frontline (Edit) 03:15
20. Retcon - Rotor 04:42
21. Kreign - Don't Force The Hand 04:33
22. M V D R - The Radical Other_Correct Version 03:58
23. Moroderhead -
Lights In The Sky 04:15
24. Oleg Kosjugin - Kukeseen (Unseen Remix By Forgotten Sunrise) 04:26
25. Nervous
Damage - Going Through The Motions 03:06
26. First Aid 4 Souls - Anger 05:09
27. I Hate Fridays - Slasher 04:02
28. Niton Decay Feat.
Lucas Mountain - We Came To Win (And Take It All) 04:43
29. Kingsmarine - Military Pop 02:01
30. Venus In Disgrace - Generation Commodore 02:59
31. Memory Overrelease - Celluloid Canvas 04:11
32. Superikone - Wir suchen das Glück 03:07
33. Mach Fox & Zeven Odd Gods - A Sickness 05:06
34. Diverje - Numb (EBM Remix By Psychosomatik) 03:56
35. Maschinenbau - Weltornung 04:51
36. Elektrosekt - Your Sex 05:54
37. Conditions Extrm - Sei Stolz 04:03
38. Cyber Corp - Body Suspect 03:34
39. Dödsvarg - Arvika Elektriska 02:54
40. Aiboforcen -
Cycle Of Life (Short Edit) 04:04
41. Exferno - Tyska Ord 03:32
42. Alone In The
Shadows - Dunkle Musik 04:19
43.
Chaos All Stars - 1997 (2023) 03:47
44. Extinction Plan - Electrofied 04:28
45. Adam (Be) - Lust
Killer (Fenixfire Mix) 03:24
46. Circumpolar - Waiting In The Rain 05:44
47. Balsab - Futurismo 03:17
48. Antiflvx - Silueta De Luz (Feat. Ambivalencia) 03:57
49. Europa Clipper - Justify 03:39
50. Agitprop 666 - Chrome Koran 05:06
51. Assassun -
Shapeshifters 03:30
52. Avarice In Audio - War Tanz 04:27
53. Ars - Thanatophobia 04:55
54. Diffuzion - Ain't Gonna Fuck With My Brain 04:28
55. Cryophonique - Converging Fears 04:44
56.
Digital Factor - What 03:50
57. Hard Facts - Repulsion Field (Alexithymic Version) 05:24
58. Fatherless Child - Individualism Won't Pay, Bro 04:00
59. Error Fate - Decry 04:37
60. Ǝ.N.D - Until The End Of Human Breed (2023) 03:48
61. Finkseye - Explosive 04:08
62. Conspiracy Thief - Excess Denied 04:56
63. Fuckware - Combat 04:29
64. Hikikomori - Bosai (Original Mix) 03:00
65. Human Vault - Flesh And Bone (Void You Are Edit By Nadragea - Side-Line Cut) 04:46
66. Hinein - Artefact From Outer Space 04:04
67. Implant - The King And The
Rebel (Distributed Denial Of Service Remix) 03:28
68.
Little Sap Dungeon - The Fade 05:15
69. Llumen - You Can Have It All (Matrix Edit) 05:04
70. Imiafan - Hyteparade 03:32
71. Non Toxique Lost - In Memoriam 07:50
72. Lønnkrog - Ingen 03:44
73. Machine Command - Bodyheat 03:42
74. Mindstrike - Not A Toy (Album Version) 03:53
75. Pakrac - No More War (Fenixfire Mix) 05:54
76. Rabbits Wear Boots - Cyborg 05:10
77. Ultra Fear - In The Night 03:28
78. Raudadler - Sexual Deviants 05:24
79. Saigon Blue Rain - The Mort 04:02
80. Sinthetik Messiah - Know Your
Enemy 04:33
81. Miseria Ultima - Yet Shivering Profound 03:40
82. UCNX - Burning Slowly Down 04:15
83. Robotiko Rejekto - Alive 130 03:52
84. Red Industrie - They Dominate By Law (Extended Re-Edit) 04:27
85. Red Panel - Decaying Sun (Maschinenbau Remix) 03:22
86. Paradox Obscur - Escape 03:21
87. The Psychic Force - Lockdown Lovers 04:49
88. Venal Flesh - Adytum I 04:24