Ratio Strain

RATIO STRAIN

Ratio Strain is the product of Vanessa E. taking inspiration from 90’s industrial with modern production. Blending industrial chaos with rhythmic brutality, Ratio Strain pushes the limits of electronic music, delivering raw, unfiltered aggression with a commanding presence. Fueled by distorted beats, harsh textures, and uncompromising energy, this project carves its own path in the […]

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OWLS

O₩LS

O₩LS is a macabre synthpunk artist hailing from Longford, Ireland. Drawing inspiration from post-punk and goth genres, O₩LS explores themes of death, impermanence, and the inevitable end that awaits. The music blends elements of darkwave and electronic sounds, creating a brooding, atmospheric soundscape that delves into the darker aspects of human experience. O₩LS has shared […]

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HASSWUT

Spain’s best-kept secret, HASSWUT, is ready to ignite the global stage with their fifth studio album on Negative Gain. A collision of industrial beats, crushing riffs, and raw emotion. Metal has a new voice, and it’s louder than ever. Follow the noise, or be left behind. InstagramBandcampLinktree

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MORTAL REALM

MORTAL REALM is a multi-genre project with an industrial core by Adam V. Jones, who has contributed to the music projects Haex and Sterling Silicon. The debut album “Stab in the dark” is set for an early 2024 release on Negative Gain, and will include a limited release vinyl, and compact disc for those wanting […]

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XTR HUMAN

Born in fire and tempered in the batcaves and warehouse raves of Berlin, Johannes Stabel brings a leather-wrapped hammer to gothic nightlife. Amidst the burnt strobes and grime-soaked venues, Stabel reigns supreme as a Don, unleashing a torrent of raw emotion and relentless energy with “Schrank,” the fourth installment in XTR HUMAN‘s discography. His deeply […]

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PROFILE: Curse Mackey

TX based alternative/electronic artist Curse Mackey fuses post-punk, dark, dystopian electronics with doom-fueled drones, seductive synth pulsations, lush atmospherics, charismatic vocals, and industrial dance beats into a compelling and dynamic debut.

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ESA

PROFILE: ESA

NEGATIVE GAIN is honored to present ESA: Electronic Substance Abuse. 15 years in the making, ESA is Jamie Blacker from the UK and member of iVardensphere and Voster. His experience and influence in the Rhythmic Noise and Black Death metal circles runs deep. His sound maturing over time to coalesce into writhing, harsh beats with spiritual undertones.

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LIFE AFTERLIFE

Life Afterlife is an electro-pop/darkwave act from São Paulo (Brazil), formed by Vitor Siq and Barbie Kills in 2023 and currently working on their debut LP, set to be released by Negative Gain in 2025. Belonging to a new generation of dark electronic music and fully dedicated to crafting a sound of their own, the […]

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Supernova1006

SUPERNOVA 1006

NGP is ecstatic to introduce SUPERNOVA 1006. From St. Petersburg, Russia this post-punk/synth-wave was formed in September 2014 as “Lost in Translation” before changing their name. The label debut album “CHAINS” releases October 2nd 2023 on all streaming platforms. FacebookBandcamp

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Caress

CARESS

Caress, the Los Angeles born and based electronic solo project of Tara Jane is heavily inspired by 1980’s dark wave, industrial and modern synth pop. Her songs contain hypnotic pulsating drum beats, sparkling analogue synths and reverb drenched guitar melodies that frame her haunting ethereal vocals and lyrics about desire, lust and pain. Her music […]

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PROFILE: PANIC PRIEST

PANIC PRIEST has joined the NEGATIVE GAIN family. Death, sex and doomed romance. Panic Priest is the project showcasing the songs of singer / songwriter / multi instrumentalist Jack Armondo (My Gold Mask).

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DESTINATION: NEW ORLEANS

August 25th and 26th in New Orleans. Negative Gain presents a two day showcase to celebrate our 25th anniversary with some amazing talent and a ton of daytime events if you book your hotel through Gothevents.com. Packages include the cemetery tour, the famous Creole Queen Lunch Cruise), preparties, and after-parties. Links Event PackagesTicketmaster

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thewalkingicon

PROFILE: thewalkingicon

Deep from the forest of the Russian front comes the duo, thewalkingicon, consisting of Sasha Rempel (Inspira) and Dmitri Osipov (Crocodile T.X.). They gift us Shadow of the Saints, their sophomore release, and debut with Negative Gain.

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JASON ALACRITY

Please welcome Jason Alacrity to the Negative Gain family! Jason brings his own mix of nostalgia and modern production to the Industrial / EBM sound. The band’s live performance is an intense audio / visual experience, complete with live percussion and video projection. In 2019, they supported COMBICHRIST for their European Tour, and toured Russia […]

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CARRELLEE

Negative Gain in delighted to have American singer/songwriter Carrellee (Sarah Pray) on our artist roster. Her delicately, sensual vocals are layered over a wall of scorched synths and processed tapes. Her synth-pop sound was crafted with support from producer Brett Bullion (Low, Polica.) using a microKORG and Yamaha DX7 synth coming from folk inspired music.

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PROFILE: BESTIAL MOUTHS

Negative Gain welcomes Bestial Mouths! As the voice and spirit of Bestial Mouths, Lynette Cerezo is a powerfully haunting figure. Across international stages and recordings, her spellbinding performances take audiences through deeply emotional voidic visions.From their inception in 2009, the core root of Bestial Mouths has combined Cerezo’s voice with myriadgenre influences across the spectrum […]

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SXSW 2022 – NGP Showcase

March 19th, 2022 Negative Gain returns to Valhalla in Austin for another SXSW showcase. This year’s line-up includes, Bestial Mouths, Curse Mackey, Glass Spells, MORIS BLAK, Order of the Static Temple, Panic Priest, and Straight Razor.

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NGP Magazine #2

NGP MAGAZINE Issue 2

Issue No. 2 is out and dedicated to “Our Digital World”, and includes interviews with: Moris Blak, The Walking Icon, Twin Tribes, Order of the Static Temple, and more! The physical version of the NGP Magazine will be available at: www.processionmagazine.com.

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Josie Pace

PROFILE: Josie Pace

This Detroit artist’s music represents a piece of her solitude. The blistering glow of downtempo post-industrial beats, electro-pop melodies and layered soundscapes are home to Josie’s captivating lyrics; she is a songwriter in the purest sense. The result is a pulsating sound that will haunt you with vulnerability while basking in Josie’s world of self-reflection […]

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