 E-News 1445 – 25th January 2026 Dear customers, friends, followers and supporters It took a few weeks to get things running smoothly again, also with the flue going round here in the house but here it is, a new E=News. So we have some nice new additions and a special book added to the catalog. And nicest news is a new release by Gert Emmens – On The Edge Of Nowhere 2 the followup of the highly regarded On The Edge Of Nowhere, released in 2022 And we are in full motion for the new festivals in April and May and the new concert by Johannes Schmoelling – The White out Project – May 30 – 2026. More info in the concert section. Winter Gift special Until February we will include a free gift (A CD!!) in your package free of charge with every order of 2 CD’s or more!!! And with out making the postage more expensive. So A freebee with every order of 2 CD’s. And if you pick 5 CD’s or more we will include 2 Freebees!! Which CD will be a surprise but they will be from the Groove catalog of the 90’suntil early 2015! So go and stroll through our catalog, more then 4000!! Titles are here for you to choose from and if you want the music soon take the instock items 🙂 https://www.groove.nl/shop/?v=796834e7a283 So lets get started with the new releases!! Thanks for your time. Ron and Monique. New Releases Gert Emmens – On The Edge Of Nowhere 2 https://www.groove.nl/shop/gert-emmens-on-the-edge-of-nowhere-2/?v=910955a907e7  Release date 10th February 2025. Order now the CD and you can get the mp3 sooner. 01 Shrouded in a dense fog – 11:37 02 Passing By – 12:01 03 Covered In Shadows – 14:15 04 Weaving A Spell – 11:13 05 Out Of Sight, But Not Out Of Mind – 15:34 06 Falling Asleep With A Broken Heart – 05:59 Total CD – 1:10:43 On The Edge Of Nowhere 2 is the successor of On The Edge Of Nowhere, released in 2022 The music was composed, played and recorded by Gert Emmens. from January 2025 till October 2025 in his studio in Ede, Netherlands. Mixed and mastered November 2025 by Gert Emmens. Photos are free images found on the net. Cover design and photo shopping by Gert Emmens. Many thanks: Ron Boots, Ruud Heij, Laila Quraishi. ==================================== Steve Roach – Sentient Being (Instock) https://www.groove.nl/shop/steve-roach-sentient-being/?v=910955a907e7  Tracks: 01 Angels in Flight 02 I feel You 03 Rapt in Solitude 04 Sentient Being 05 Angels at Rest 06 This Place of Splendor The first studio album in 2026 by the legendary composer/musician! In 6-panel Digipak. Here, in the luminous hush between breath and presence, Sentient Being unfolds. With a lush analog palette of sustained ambient currents, Steve Roach sculpts timeless textural worlds and atmospheres of immersive depth expressing the contours of an inner world where awareness thrives. The six tracks organically reveal the intimacy of present-moment perception and emotion. “These pieces,” he says, “explore consciousness through direct engagement. Rather than referencing the term in its philosophical context, ‘sentient being’ describes the experience of perceiving, encountering, and creating from one’s own mindfulness. It evokes the subtle drift of deeper meditative states into the moment of now.” This is Roach at his most intimate and contemplative: sumptuous sonics and grounding immersive realms. Each piece rises out of silence, carrying emotional warmth and the shimmer of the ineffable; gentle companions, at once expansive and heartfelt, are shaped by a master of the audible arts. The music seems dreamed more than composed — a current of consciousness where a place of knowing rises from within. Emerging from deep presence and surrender, it evokes the gentle pulse of awareness itself. The grace of sensing and reflecting allows the music to speak truths that words cannot reach. Here, sound is feeling. Here, attention has texture. Here, the invisible becomes tenderly audible. This is the sound of being awake inside your own existence. ==================================== Erik Wøllo – Snow Tides [limited] https://www.groove.nl/shop/erik-wollo-snow-tides/?v=910955a907e7  Tracks: 01 Winter’s Breath 02 Luminara 03 Snow Tides 04 Glacial Veil 05 Jan Mayen 06 Glass Reverie 07 North Trek 08 Astral Travelers 09 Arctic Moon 10 Falling Snow, Whispering Tides Erik Wøllo’s latest, Snow Tides, artfully weaves rich electronic layers and sonic textures guiding listeners from reflective serenity to expansive grandeur, from calm introspective passages to sweeping majestic auditory adventures. Guitars and synthesizers unfold onto a sparkling snowy sanctuary, encapsulating the serene beauty of nature’s whispered stillness. Spanning 55 minutes, the 10 tracks draw deeply from Norway’s stunning natural environment reflecting the rugged terrain and long winters of Erik’s homeland. Articulating the quiet of winter, a period Erik regards as his most creative, the slower rhythms and introspective stillness bring solitude and emotional depth to these compositions. The opening track, “Winter’s Breath,” introduces a wide and slow perspective that sets the mood for the album: a chill-out invitation into a soundworld of the nordic winter geography. “Luminara” is a slowly expanding embrace with melodic grand piano and guitar themes. The title track, “Snow Tides,” surrounds the audience in tranquility with distant ethereal chords and evolving intricate percussive patterns and textures. As the album progresses, “Glacial Veil” captures more dramatic and eerie moments, while “Jan Mayen” transports listeners to faraway, resilient shores. Erik says; “I have never been to Jan Mayen, a remote Norwegian arctic island. But I guess I would have made this music after a visit.” These five tracks share a thematic connection forming a cohesive suite. A contrasting change comes with “Glass Reverie,” a shimmering piece that shows Erik’s long-time fascination for minimalistic structures built upon repeated electric guitar motifs. Continuing with “North Trek,” a vibrant vivacity at a warmer place where drifting synthesizers lead into a lively pulsating section, almost as if spring is getting closer. “Astral Travelers” is a fast-paced sequencer track blended with clouds of rotating drones that can evoke images of satellites and other objects moving across a nordic winter night sky. Next is the contemplative “Arctic Moon,” a slow guitar piece, enchanting in its simplicity and harmony. The album concludes with “Falling Snow, Whispering Tides,” the longest track on the album. A soothing enveloping finale, lush and radiant that intertwines gentle waves with soaring ebow lines as if the stars above flow endlessly. The album’s cover images, designed by Erik, capture the ethereal essence of the music. The luminescent snowy mountains serve as an invitation into a crystalline sonic space both warmly welcoming and bone-chilling. Snow Tides encapsulates the serene beauty of nature’s whispered moments, leaving an unforgettable resonance that will linger long after the final note. ==================================== VANGELIS (MARK J.T. GRIFFIN) – THE UNKNOWN MAN-COMPLETE (Nederlandse versie) https://www.groove.nl/shop/vangelis-the-unknown-man-complete-nederlandse-versie/?v=910955a907e7 VANGELIS (MARK J.T. GRIFFIN) – THE UNKNOWN MAN-COMPLETE (UK version) https://www.groove.nl/shop/vangelis-mark-j-t-griffin-the-unknown-man-complete/?v=910955a907e7  Published in Eight Languages, this is the 2025 ENGLISH edition of the 393 Page “Complete” VANGELIS Biography! Printed in Paperback format, Mark J.T. Griffin’s book is rightly described as the “Definitive Biography” of the wonderful composer / keyboardist! Originally published in 1997 as a 175 Page Biography, this “Complete” edition of the book now takes us past the death of the great man in 2022. With all the minor errors from the original ‘97 version corrected and over 200 new pages added, it is now a completed labour of love created by writer and super-fan Mark J.T. Griffin. Vangelis’ mission was to explore sound through electronics and push back the bounds of musical knowledge. This book is packed with Rare and Private Photographs and traces his career from his prodigal beginnings and formation of APHRODITE’S CHILD and examines his work in television, including his contributions to Carl Sagan’s ‘Cosmos’ series and scores for Frederic Rossif. It details Vangelis’ classical composition for ballet, theatre and orchestra and his platinum selling work with Jon Anderson (of YES) as JON & VANGELIS. The biography spotlights his Oscar winning score for ‘Chariots Of Fire’ and other sound-tracks for ‘Blade Runner’, ‘Bitter Moon’, ‘Antarctica’, ‘1492-Conquest Of Paradise’ and ‘Alexander’. It reviews his ‘live’ performances and work on over 40 albums such as ‘Heaven And Hell’, ‘Albedo 0.39’, ‘Direct’, ‘The City’, ‘Voices’, ‘Oceanic’, ‘Mythodea’ and his last album ‘Juno To Jupiter’. Vangelis: The Unknown Man – Complete definitively presents Vangelis’ work, life and influences and showcases his impressive breathtaking range of output and achievement as the maestro of electronic music. ==================================== d’Voxx – HERZOG: A Retrospective https://www.groove.nl/shop/dvoxx-herzog-a-retrospective/?v=910955a907e7  Release date 20th February 2026 Limited to 333 copies Digipak CD Track listing: 01 Eldorado’s Folly (Aguirre, the Wrath of God) 05:59 02 Drumhead (Woyzeck) 08:22 03 Impossible Monolith (Fitzcarraldo) 05:53 04 Phantom (Nosferatu the Vampyre) 07:30 05 Blood and Gold (Cobra Verde) 11:09 Total Time : 39:03 This bold new release by modular synth duo d’Voxx is their third on the DiN imprint, having previously released Télégraphe (DiN58) & 1984 (DiN75) to much critical acclaim. To give it its full title – HERZOG: A Retrospective by d’Voxx – sees Nino Auricchio and Paul Borg expanding their sonic horizons with musical interpretations of the five films legendary German film director Werner Herzog made between 1972 and 1987 with the mercurial actor Klaus Kinski. Needless to say, this gives the album a very cinematic feel, where the modular systems that are at the core of their sound are still very much present but often in supporting roles around which the genre-bending five tracks rise and fall. Their ambitious sound worlds incorporate elements of prog, techno, rock, field recordings, and even a sample of a 1911 opera on, where else but the track Impossible Monolith, which references the epic film Fitzcarraldo. The duo state that these tracks do not attempt to score the films but rather to inhabit their territories: the fevered conquistador descending into megalomania; Woyzeck ground to psychological dust by institutional cruelty; Fitzcarraldo’s monumental folly; Nosferatu’s ancient weariness; the slave trader’s trajectory through exploitation and dissolution. This third outing from d’Voxx will delight and surprise their admirers in equal measure and once again proves that the DiN label never stands still but is constantly looking to push through the straitjacket of genre boundaries =================================== Mark Jenkins – Galactic Pulse https://www.groove.nl/shop/mark-jenkins-galactic-pulse/?v=910955a907e7  ZENOPHON: Mark Jenkins Ever wondered what the modern Tangerine Dream around the “Raum” period would sound like with a really world-class, Academy or Grammy award-winning singer like Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish or even Enya? Throw in touches of Vangelis and John Carpenter and that’s what you have with ZENOPHON, the new duo of synthesist MARK JENKINS and multi-lingual singer/violinist ANOUSHKA IVANOVA. The duo’s epic 72-minute debut CD “Galactic Pulse” spans enormous TD Sessions-like pieces such as “Echoes In Silence” and “New Catalunya” running over 13 minutes each, to tremendous up-tempo techno-pop anthems like “Galactic Pulse 2” and “Cosmic Wanderer”. You’ll hear the sounds of Moog, PPG, Prophet, Mellotron and other massive synths alongside expressive electric violin and driving electronic percussion. If you like Tangerine Dream’s “Cyclone” and “Tyger” or enjoy John Carpenter movie soundtracks, Vangelis and Jean-Michel Jarre, prepare to fall in love with ZENOPHON Mark Jenkins – This Island Earth https://www.groove.nl/shop/mark-jenkins-this-island-earth/?v=910955a907e7  “This Island Earth” comprises three suites of music – one for classic analog synthesizers; one for analog and digital synths recorded in the studio and live in the USA with various guest musicians, spanning ambient, experimental and symphonic styles; and one for a completely Apple laptop-based system. Taking in the experimental styles of Cluster & Eno, the symphonic music of Kitaro or Vangelis, the ambient textures of Steve Roach or Warp Records, and the ’70’s sequencers of Tangerine Dream, “This Island Earth” has something to offer all fans of electronic, ambient and experimental music. Festivals Moi EEM! Holte 58, 9591 VR Onstwedde, Nederland  Under the name “Moi EEM!” (Hello Event Electronic Music), A true paradise for electronic music lovers will once again take place at the Kleinkunsttheater Holte on Saturday, May 16th. The Kleinkunsttheater Holte stage will be reserved for musicians from the Dutch electronic music label Groove. The performing artists will be: Wega (Alexander Hardt / Germany), F.D.Project (Frank Dorittke / Germany) Gert Emmens (Netherlands), And closing the evening with Ron Boots & friends (Netherlands/Germany). This selection of artists will take visitors on a musical journey from dreamy and atmospheric to almost electronic rock. For tickets and information. https://www.facebook.com/events/888252570419374?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D ======================================== E-Day 2026 – 11th of April 2026. / Ticket https://www.groove.nl/shop/e-day-2026-11th-of-april-2026-ticket/?v=1a13105b7e4e  E-Day 2026 – Ticket Held on the 11th of April 2026. Artist: – Lisa Bella Donna – from the US. (so awesome to see her play) – MoonSatellite – from France – Perge ( Matthew Stringer – Jon Christian) – from the UK – BySenSeS (Didier Dewachtere) from Belgium! Foyer concerts by t.b.a. Start 13.00 (Doors open at 12.00) De Stoelen Dans (Former Enck) DO I GET A “REAL” TICKET? We don’t send “real” tickets. After the payment is received your name is added to a list. This list is ready at the box-office on the day. Before that you will receive a confirmation by Email. Please take that confirmation with you on the day. ======================================== Johannes Schmoelling – The White out Project – May 30 – 2026 Tickets now available. https://www.groove.nl/shop/johannes-schmoelling-the-white-out-project-may-30-2026-ticket/?v=910955a907e7 Johannes Schmoelling, Tim Sund, Andreas Merz and Kurt Ader.  On May 30, 2026 Johannes will be playing music from his time with Tangerine Dream and his solo albums from 1985-1993. Andreas Merz accompanies the music with video projections, and Kurz Ader is responsible for the sound design. And Ron Boots and friends – Acoustic Shadows live! Social Culture Center de Stoelendans. De Loop 67, 5688 EW Oirschot Hall opens 18.30 (Bar Doors open at 19.15) |
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