Cold Transmission Expands Its Catalog with Three New February Releases: Daniel Knutz, The Secret French Postcards and Mark E Moon
The German label Cold Transmission Music returns this February with three new releases that further consolidate its position within the European post-punk and darkwave landscape. This latest batch includes new material from Daniel Knutz, The Secret French Postcards and Mark E Moon.
Daniel Knutz – “Echoes in the Metro”
Daniel Knutz opens this series with his new single “Echoes in the Metro”, and after a full listen, it stands out as the most compelling release of the three. The track moves within a dark electronic framework with clear synthwave undertones, yet it avoids falling into pure retro aesthetics. Clean production and a steady, progressive build make it equally effective as a standalone listen or within a curated radio context.
The song revolves around fleeting urban connections — exchanged glances, brief encounters, memories that linger longer than the moment itself — without resorting to excessive drama. It also serves as the first step toward his debut album, which, according to the label, is currently in its final planning stages.
If the upcoming record maintains this level of cohesion, it will be one to watch closely.
The Secret French Postcards – “Blush”
After a period of relative silence, the Swedish band returns with “Blush,” a track that revisits their more romantic side within the post-punk spectrum. The song explores relationships shaped by restraint and emotional insecurity.
For longtime listeners, the release reinforces the project’s established identity. For newcomers, it offers an accessible entry point into their sound. The single is accompanied by an official music video.
Mark E Moon – REDACT (EP)
From the United Kingdom, Mark E Moon present REDACT, an EP that takes a more direct and confrontational approach. The tone is openly political, responding to a broader climate marked by social tension, institutional violence and collective exhaustion. This is not a light release — the intent is explicit, and the sound feels raw rather than introspective.
There is little room for ambiguity here. The project positions itself clearly, reflecting reaction and stance rather than reflection alone.
Cold Transmission once again demonstrates a coherent curatorial direction within its catalog, balancing introspective projects with more confrontational ones. Three distinct releases, each different in tone, yet aligned within the darker spectrum that defines much of what we follow at Other Voices.
All three releases are now part of the rotation on Other Voices Radio and will be featured in the coming days within our programming.
