Failed

Belgian cold wave trio FAILED emerges from the darker edges of post-punk and dark wave, combining stark intensity with a restrained, atmospheric tension. Their sound is minimal, urgent, and emotionally distant, built on mood rather than excess. Their debut single “Sentimental”, produced by Belgian musician and producer Mario Goossens, will be released on January 30, 2026 via Concha Records. Rooted in Belgium’s underground scene, FAILED aligns with the current European cold wave resurgence, prioritising atmosphere, repetition, and emotional detachment over overt narrative.
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Radar Machine

Radar Machine creates dark, melodic guitar driven music with influences from post-punk, new wave, and alternative rock. Blending danceable grooves, tight rhythms, nervous guitars, and emotionally charged vocals. The band delivers an intense live experience that builds, holds tension, and never lets go. Rather than looking back, Radar Machine offers a contemporary interpretation of post-punk.
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Bergaf

Three people. One vague Idea. Endless poor decisions.

Our story begins when someone told Astrid Van Ingelgom at her birthday party, “It’s all downhill from here.” Most humans would buy a yoga mat or retreat to a desolate place. Astrid bought a drum kit. Never having played any drums before, she had no clue what she was doing. It didn’t matter.

In this downward spiral she quickly dragged Gert Decraene (bass, existential crisis and a vague sense of regret) and Vince Delhaye (guitar, strong opinions on the extraordinary in the everyday) along with her into the deep. Vince was also appointed singer after an intense, awkward staring session by his fellow band members.

‘Bergaf’ was adopted as band name, the Flemish word for “downhill.” Subtle? No. Accurate? Absolutely.
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