Absolute Body Control Archives

Absolute Body Control Celebrate 45th Anniversary With New Track “Walk Away” — Tour Dates Announced!

Belgian legends Absolute Body Control, the legendary synth-pop and EBM project from Antwerp, marches onward after 45 restless years. Dirk Ivens—the mastermind behind The Klinik, Dive, Sonar, and Motorik—and Eric…

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Listen to Curses’ Club-Primed Remix of Nuovo Testamento’s “Heartbeat” + the “Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX” Compilation Tracklist

After 2021’s sprawling Next Wave Acid Punx compilation, the Berlin by way of New York City extraordinaire, Curses (aka Luca Venezia), returns with DEUX. The 49-track release—jammed into three CDs and…

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Five Classic Post-Punk and Synth Headliners to see at Substance Festival 2022

The 2022 edition of Substance Festival is shaping up not only to be a spectacular celebration of underground music in Los Angeles, but also of the greater scene worldwide, boasting…

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Snakedressed: A Tribute to Dirk Ivens’ Vast Career

Snakedressed: A Tribute to Klinik/Dive/Absolute Body Control is the third installation of Coitus Interruptus Productions’ series following tribute albums dedicated to the oeuvre of Cabaret Voltaire and Fad Gadget. As…

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Farewell to The Klinik

The legendary electronic /industrial project from Belgium, The Klinik, formed by analogue synth and electronics geniuses, Marc Verhaeghen and Dirk Ivens—performed their final show Saturday night. Founded in 1982, The…

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