***EBM, Synthpop Thread***

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Check out if you like Industrial, Dance, Electo, 80s Pop, Metal - you may find something you like.

Thought i'd create a thread for this mostly underground genre as it has a lot to offer music fans.

Feel free to discuss bands, recommend stuff, discuss gigs, albums etc.


I've been into this for a few years and it's my favorite genre of music.
The basic principle is Electronic Dance/Pop mixed with Industrial.
Some of it is very easy listening and influenced by 80s pop, some of it is quite harsh and that's mostly the more Industrialised stuff.


If you want a quick idea - Youtube things like:

Colony 5 - Ghosts
Zombie Girl - The Darkness
Covenant - Judge of my Domain
Icon of Coil - Shelter
Combichrist - Get your Body Beat


Also, gig wise I have just seen Covenant at Legends in Newcastle and they were truly amazing.
VNV Nation in October, Aesthetic Perfection in November.
Then there is Resistanz 2012 in Sheffield next April.

This thread may die, but i'm going to try to help give this some exposure!!
 
Wooh EBM!

Been meaning to start this sort of thread for ages.

My favourite is Rotersand, their last album is probably the best EBM album ever made imo.

Recently went to Infest Festival in Bradford (I've been to the last 3) lineup wasn't quite as good this year but there were still some top acts, Mind.in.a.box were excellent in particular.

Definitely interested in Resistanz next year simply because Icon of Coil and the superb Memmaker are playing!

If I had to describe EBM/Harsh EBM I'd say it was to dance music what metal is to rock music. As for favourite song? Might be this one:

 
Wow, didn't except a reply so soon! haha.

Rotersand are really good, i'm hoping to get a chance to see them at some point.
Didn't know about Infest, i'll check that out too next time it comes around.

I've been listening to this music for a good few years thinking nobody else did. I soon found out one of my best friends loved it, and my partner llikes it, plus she knows a couple of people who listen to it too. Who knew eh.
Then all of a sudden there are loads of EBM bands playing in my local town out of nowhere!!!

Yes I was very happy when Icon of Coil were announced, that was enough to make me buy a ticket. I hadn't previously heard of Memmaker but i'm liking them, and also i really like Frozen Plasma, another one who i didn't know previously.
The only one I do not like so far is Ultraviolence. It reminds of of an EBM version of Aphex Twin.

I'd have to agree with your analogy there which is why i'm always surprised that more people don't listen to it. Ok, the harsher bands i can see why, but a lot of them are very easy to listen to if you already like Dance.

On the subject, although not EBM...Infected Mushroom are my favorite artists of all time. They are just in a class of their own in the world of Dance.


Can't listen to song here, will see what it is when I get home.
I'd struggle to pick a favorite song out myself. There are so many great ones to pick from.



Oh, and I see you like Celldweller from your sig. Would love to see him live at some point. Really like Wish Upon a Blackstar, probably my favorite work he's done yet.
 
Infected Mushroom are awesome :D

I think it's getting more mainstream, a lot of people know Combichrist now from them supporting Rammstein (even though they are barely EBM any more, though still awesome)
 
That they are. I've always preferred Rock/Metal to Dance over the years but to be honest most EBM bands are above any Metal bands on my favorite list and Infected Mushroom top the lot.
Musical perfection!

It certainly seems that way. I hear a lot more about it these days than I did 3 years ago. A local club to me even has EBM nights, of which i've yet to go to but will when I get a chance.

I stood out a mile at Covenant gig on Sunday. You'll know yourself how the general EBM, Industrial crowd dress and here is me looking more like i'm going to hit the trendy clubs in town. But hey, I love the music but am not into the fashion and the great thing is nobody gives a damn.
I think i'll get dressed up for Resistanz though, just to get really into it.

I really wanted a Noob Saibot costume from new Mortal Kombat game. lol
 
Really not sure about this genre. Some is good some is bad. I dislike the guys who sound a bit lazy and droney, they've plugged in a synth, started talking some nonsense over it and it goes on in that monotone fashion for the duration of the track. And dislike fancy dress too.
 
Really not sure about this genre. Some is good some is bad. I dislike the guys who sound a bit lazy and droney, they've plugged in a synth, started talking some nonsense over it and it goes on in that monotone fashion for the duration of the track. And dislike fancy dress too.

I think the vocals is no doubt what put most off. Personally, I really like it like that. I find the heavy beat and tune go well with a more deep, monotone style of vocals. Although some go a bit to far with that. I find most of them do sing properly on the whole though.
But i'd take these vocals anyday over the typical generic female chart dance vocalist.

What would you say are some 'good' and what would you say is 'bad'?

I think the genre itself is rather broad and covers a large variation in bands.
If you consider the fact that And One, Suicide Commando, Covenant, Modulate and Method Cell all come under it. They are all totally different styles. From harsh Industrial Electronic to pretty much 80s Pop.
I find i like both ends of the spectrum but you could list 10 bands who vary in extremity and it would show a gradual merging of 3 genres.

Considering how terrible most genre cross overs are then this alwaysh as potential to be great when the write artists do it.
 
Indeed, it's about finding the stuff you like really, For listening at home I prefer acts with really strong vocal identity (Rotersand, VNV Nation, Combichrist, :wumpscut: etc) for the club then it's all about the beats and the music (stuff like Modulate, Noisuf-X, [X]-RX, Nachtmahr etc)
 
Indeed, it's about finding the stuff you like really, For listening at home I prefer acts with really strong vocal identity (Rotersand, VNV Nation, Combichrist, :wumpscut: etc) for the club then it's all about the beats and the music (stuff like Modulate, Noisuf-X, [X]-RX, Nachtmahr etc)

Totally agree. In the clubs or at gigs there are some bands just made for it. Pounding beats like no other music can offer and it's amazing.
But in the house I do like a bit of a sing along. haha. Despite having one hell of a horrible singing voice, but whatever.

And more Infected Mushroom love from Tummy! lol
I'd love to see them...
 
I've recently discovered a band called 'Surgyn' after they were announced for Resistanz.

Their debut album 'Vanity' is amazing. Well worth checking out if you like a mix of harsh/clean vocals with good lyrics and pounding beats. It's also very catchy at the same time.

Loving it.
 
HUGE fan of all sub-genres of Industrial. Neglected to post my collection on here but have a request on any artists with the same style as the video posted below?

Syndikat-e - Revolution

The guy who is singing isn't really shouting with distortion but more talking.
 
Oooo nice thread. I have seen Combichrist, Aesthetic Perfection and Uberbyte when they were performing in Edinburgh a couple of years back. Was a shame for Uberbyte as they were incredible but being the first support band the place wasn't even half full.

I have also seen NachtMahr who were brilliant, loved the show they put on and were full of energy on stage. Cannot remember who the support band was that day but they were entirely forgettable.

Here are some of my favourites:




 
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I've got Astra Projections discog like, really like them. Infected Mushroom will always be my fave Psytrance though...they just seem to cound totally different to anything else.
I have about 50GB of Psytrance and another 30GB of Ambient and Darkpsy stuff. Awesome.


Only recently discovered Nachtmahr myself, again from Resistanz but from all that's said i'm looking forward to seeing him/them.

Nice to hear Aesthetic Perfection are good live...they are coming to Newcastle next month and tickets are only £10. Deff gonna pop down.
Uberbyte or due up soon too at only £8 so will drop in then too.


Seen VNV Nation last week...loved it. They were amazing live like.


I stand out like a sore thumb at these gigs though because everyone is totally OTT on dressing up for them and here's me looking like i'm going to hit the trendy bars. lol.
I just ain't got any of this gear...used to when I was 16-18 but that was a long time ago!

I wanted to dress up as Noob Saibot (MK9) for Resistanz but can't find a costume and don't fancy trying my hand at making one - it'd be a nightmare.


Shame I can't view any of these vids at work. Will have to at home as always looking for more of this stuff. I tend to just download anything and then buy whatever I end up liking bit by bit.
But I mostly just love gigs so like to find out as many artists as I can and go see them when they are on.


Right now i'm really into Rotersand again, due to them being announced for Resistanz 2012...I was soooo happy when they were. !!!
 
That Resistanz lineup is starting to look pretty amazing, might try and do that and Infest next year.

That it does. I'd already got mine as soon as Icon of Coil were announced as the first band. But to have Rotersand there too...well...

Plus, from what i've heard of al lthe others, I think most are awesome.
Only one i don't like is Ultra Violance, ironically the 1st ever EBM band I heard and at the time didn't know it was EBM. I dismissed them then and my thoughts haven't changed.

£50 is a bargain really. Sheffield is only a few hours south from me.
My lass is coming but will probably just let me mate sleep in the same room as i'd feel bad since we were going to share but i've invited her along as some of her friends are going too. Don't want him to have to pay for 2 nights in his own room!
 
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