Album Release: Icy Cold Records Presents "Closed Mouth - After The Tears The Fury" in Digital, CD, and Vinyl formats.
In the realm of darkwave music, 2023 was a year of significant growth and continued influence from the genre's 80s roots. Audioglobe, a key player in the darkwave scene, released comprehensive statistics on darkwave music sales, shedding light on the genre's distribution trends [2][5].
One label that stood out in these statistics was Cold Transmission Music. They ranked No. 12 among the top 15 bestselling labels for Audioglobe exports in 2024, a testament to their success built upon releases from previous years, including 2023 [1]. Side-Line Magazine covered this achievement, emphasising the importance of Audioglobe's distribution network for physical formats like vinyl and CD, which remain significant in the darkwave community [1].
Side-Line Magazine, an independent journalism platform, has been a beacon for darkwave music enthusiasts for over 30 years. The magazine's journalism takes a significant amount of time, money, and hard work to produce. To continue nurturing new talents in the music industry, donations are used to support the work of Side-Line Magazine [6]. The funds raised will help secure the future of Side-Line Magazine.
In 2023, Side-Line Magazine reviewed numerous darkwave albums, one of which was French musician Yannick Rault's new album, titled "Feel The Sky". This 10-track album underscores a sense of emptiness, with several instrumental pieces creating a stirring emotional current [3]. The melancholic guitar work, heavily influenced by Dark-Wave bands of the 80s, such as The Danse Society, The Virgin Prunes, and The Cure, adds to the overall tone of despair [4]. The album has been rated 7.5 by the magazine's main reviewer [7].
Side-Line Magazine's reviewer, with an eclectic, unconventional taste, prefers to discover hidden gems, even from completely unknown bands [8]. Their loyalty to the Side-Line philosophy of nurturing new talents is evident in their reviews.
Readers who appreciate the work of Side-Line Magazine and wish to support its operations can choose to donate either monthly or once only through PayPal [6]. The donation option is not advertising but a request for support to maintain the magazine's operations. The Side-Line Magazine team appreciates any help from its readers.
With the combined data from Audioglobe and Side-Line Magazine, we can see a detailed picture of darkwave's commercial and artistic status in 2023. The genre continues to thrive, with a strong connection to its 80s roots and a vibrant community of artists fighting to survive [9].
References: 1. Cold Transmission Music Ranks High in Audioglobe Exports 2. Audioglobe Releases Darkwave Sales Statistics 3. Yannick Rault's "Feel The Sky" Review 4. The Influence of 80s Dark-Wave Bands on Yannick Rault's Music 5. Audioglobe 2023 Sales Analysis by Side-Line Magazine 6. Support Side-Line Magazine 7. Side-Line Magazine Reviews Yannick Rault's "Feel The Sky" 8. Side-Line Magazine's Reviewer's Unconventional Taste 9. Side-Line Magazine's Philosophy of Nurturing New Talents
- The impressive sales figures of Cold Transmission Music, as noted in Audioglobe's 2023 statistics, highlight its significant impact on the fashion-and-beauty and lifestyle elements associated with the darkwave community, particularly in music and entertainment.
- Side-Line Magazine's review of Yannick Rault's album "Feel The Sky" in 2023, with its nod to 80s darkwave bands, underscores the magazine's commitment to entertainment and the music genre, contributing to its influence within the fashion-and-beauty and lifestyle realms of the darkwave community.
