Before After Again – “These Are Not Men”

New Release Day: “These Are Not Men”

Before After Again returns with These Are Not Men—a darkwave transmission from the edges of control and collapse. Driven by analog synths and precise rhythmic structure, the track examines the machinery of power and the erosion of identity in its wake. This isn’t a song for dancing away the end. It’s for those who sit still and watch it burn.

Lyrically blunt and sonically sharpened, These Are Not Men channels themes of dehumanization, spectacle, and decay into a hypnotic synth-laced performance. A harsh anthem for collapsing systems and the monsters they breed. There’s no catharsis here—only observation, and the quiet certainty that what we’re witnessing isn’t human.

“I’ll be here standing down, smiling while we watch you die…

#synthpop #darkwave #electronicmusic

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Before After Again – “Weakness”

Out today: “Weakness”

The new track from Before After Again blends synthpop structure with darkwave weight—obsessing over collapse, control, and the beauty in the wreckage.

Listen now. Let it take you down.

“It’s not enough to cut the silence…

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Kevin Hartnell – “Nothing Inside”

Next up in the archive series is a track that originated back in January of 2020. “Nothing Inside” features a guitar solo from Timothy Reid that is a resonant display of technical brilliance and emotional depth. It’s something you come to expect from such a talented guitarist.

The song is inspired by rapid advances in technology while we culturally seem to regress at the same time. Perhaps DEVO was right all along about de-evolution.

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Kevin Hartnell – “In Answer to ‘A'” & “Boiling Point”

There is a large backlog of music in the archives. In an effort for these tracks to see the light of day, I am working on releasing various singles.

“In Answer to ‘A'” was written back around 1999. Not quite satisfied with a previously released interpretation, this version was created around 2011. It sat in limbo until 2021. Abandoned until this year, it has finally made it to the surface.

“Boiling Point” was originally created in August of 2022 where it sat around for a bit as I worked on various other projects.

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Kevin Hartnell – “Alien Exchange Student”

Back in 2020, the Kidpod Theater podcast released “Alien Exchange Student.” Scoring this show was a wonderful challenge as it required retro spy themes, synthwave tracks, 80s pop style pastiches, dark ambient industrial espionage themes, late 70s funk detective themes, and various other pieces all with kid’s entertainment in mind. Great fun!

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Before After Again – “Control”

The third installment of Before After Again singles for 2025 is “Control” and is available on all of the usual streaming/download sites today.

#BeforeAfterAgain #darkwave #SynthPop

“Brushed aside like someone else’s disconnected pain…”

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Before After Again – “Fade”

The second single of the year from Before After Again is called “Fade” and is available on all of the usual streaming/download sites today.

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“And as we grow apart, remind me of the times I felt alone in your arms…”

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Before After Again – “Touch”

After a year-long wait, Before After Again returns! Listen to “Touch” on all of the usual streaming/download sites today.

#BeforeAfterAgain #darkwave #SynthPop #postpunk

“The noose you tighten still feels loose on my end…”

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Plastic Horizon – “Running All Night”

“Running All Night” is inspired by those crazy 80s nights where we were running around all night, getting into trouble, driving like lunatics, and having the times of our lives.

This track has outrun influences, guitar solos, high energy, and a couple of changes that make it interesting.

#synthwave #outrun #retrowave #instrumental

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Tunnels of New York – “Tunnels of New York”

Also released on the 1st of January is the self-titled EP Tunnels of New York. Six tracks of original songs with indie, alternative, and post-punk influences to tweak your neurons. You may recognize the various members from other projects on the Overlook Hotel Records label.

Discover the intriguingly distinctive 6-track EP by Tunnels of New York, where indie rock, alternative vibes, and post-punk echoes intertwine in unexpected ways.

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