CD : BALTIC

Dangus offers the biggest and most diverse catalogue of dark independent and folklore music 
from Baltics. It is devided into
5 stylistic sections to meet various interests better. 
New additions are outlined in red. Temporary unavailable and recently sold out items - faded to grey.
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Folklore and Post-folk

ATALYJA "Mocia" digipack CD Dangus 30Lt/13
Dulcet string of beautiful folk songs and vehement rock music flows with bright feeling. That’s the second full-lenght of Atalyja, one of the most professional live groups in Lithuania. Fairylike female and male tones nicely entwine with vital musical arrangements using traditional and oriental instruments. Smooth digipack CD includes 12 songs + video. Dangus release
 

AUTENTISKA LIETUVIU LIAUDIES MUZIKA CD Juosta Records 30Lt/12
An onthology of oldest traditional music from all over Lithuania. Archive recordings collected between 1936 and 1984, compiled by Genovaite Cetkauskaite. CD inludes 46 songs - work, love, wedding, family, children songs, ritual calendar songs, songs of nature, dances, games, historical and war songs, and instrumental music.
 

DISKREETSE MANGO TRIO "Prigadi Pragadi" digipack CD Hyper Records 30Lt/12
Estonian group that performs folk music, mainly runo-songs, in the key of rock. Genuinely played solid modern folk music with artistic and professional touch. The band’s fresh approach to folklore has taken runo-songs to the places where they have never figured before. The debut album presents 12 bright songs in a digipack. ::: mp3 / mp3
 

DONIS "Bite lingo" digipack CD Dangus 30Lt/13
Magnificent 5th Donis album nicely blending archaic folklore and contemporary music. The sublime sounding is charged with neat Donis' electronic architecture, enchanting Rasa Serra singing, atmospheric guitar fusion, kanklės and violin playing, and folk ensemble Kuršių Ainiai chorus, + two remixes from Driezhas and McKaras. Digipack deluxe, 10 songs. Dangus release
 
DONIS su KULGRINDA "Sotvaras" CD Dangus 25Lt/12
The joint project of famous Baltic ritual folk group and talented neofolk composer. Archaic Winter Solstice chants with profound and subtle musical arrangements - clear refined ambient, followed by various folk instruments in tranquil atmospheric passages. The sacred experience of the time, when the whole world gets restarted. 8 unique pieces. Dangus release

GRIEZIA ROKISKENU ARMONIKININKAI CD Juosta Records 25Lt/12
Album presents a traditional countryside folk music played by skilful accordionists from Rokiškis region, North-Eastern Lithuania. Thats outstanding entertainment folklore which is passing away together with the last performers, as nobody continues their tradition... This collection is a valuable document of authentic records, presenting popular polkas, waltzes, wedding marches as well as a rather frequent foxtrot. 24 tracks. Listen before you order: www mp3
 

KADA SŪNELIAI SUGRĮŠ digipack CD ---
The program of Lithuanian military-historical songs, marches and narratives "Kada sūneliai sugrįš" (When Our Sons Come Back) was performed by folk singer Veronika Povilioniene and Lithuanian Military Honour Guard Orchestra. Together with ensemble Blezdinga, saxophonist P.Vysniauskas, V.Kernagis, etc. New genre, powerful sounding of wind instruments, free interpretations and a solid 40p booklet make this release very original and interesting. Samples - www mp3

KEISTO FOLKLORO GRUPE "Aleliumai loda" digipack CD 35Lt/14
The sixth Strange Folk Group's album was recorded live at a beautiful chamber concert, and presents 12 calm transcendental songs for Advent and Winter solstice time. A pure meditation with clear sound, various oriental instruments were used with archaic Lithuanian music - all melodic, melancholic and living. 59 min. Published in 2008. Samples: www mp3

KEISTO FOLKLORO GRUPE "Uz juriu mariu" CD 30Lt/13
"Uz juriu mariu" (Far Away Over the Seas) is the fifth Strange Folklore Group's album in 10 years. The music is absorbed by almost cosmic yearning and light, pure voices and charming tranquil melodies, variety of Baltic folk instruments and strange exotic rattles. 18 songs that make you fly to the worlds of ancestors and gods. 59 min. Published in 2002.

KEISTO FOLKLORO GRUPE "Silai pusynai" CD ---
The fourth Group's release, full of Lithuanian minor magic tunes. Skilfully performed using plenty of traditional instruments (kankles, bagpipes, whistling, etc) and sung in enchanting male and female polyphonic chorus, "Silai pusynai" (Pinewoods) charms with 19 gentle songs. 63 min. Published in 2000.

KEISTO FOLKLORO GRUPE "Dainos ivairios" CD 30Lt/13
The Strange Folklore Group play almost every Lithuanian traditional instrument, adding few oriental sounds as well, and make it their very own way, - calm, melting, intimate and melancholic. The album "Various Songs" includes 22 tracks of beautiful tender ethnic meditation. 66 min. Published in 1998.
 

KEISTO FOLKLORO GRUPE "Apie smerti" CDr ---
The first official release by The Strange Folklore Group - archaic Lithuanian songs "About Death". The music and themes come from really deep past... So gentle sound the voices and numerous folk instruments, so transcendental is the atmosphere and so strange tales lay beyond the eternal grief. 18 songs of otherwordly passage. 1996.
 

KULGRINDA "Giesmes Saulei (Hymns to the Sun)" digipack CD 35Lt/14
The Lithuanian ritual folk songs dedicated to the Mother Sun. The well known ensemble presents hymns of very ancient origins, that are sung at the dawn and at dusk, during rye harvest cycle, religious rituals. The cryptic nature of the 20 hymns symbolically repeats the heavenly travel of Solar bodies through rhytmic. Album includes English translations ::: mp3
 

KULGRINDA "Prusu Giesmes (Prussian Chants)" digipack CD 35Lt/14
The 4th Kulgrinda album all sung in archaic mysterious Prussian language. This is very important rare recording showing new life of old Prussian tongue, which was used in the most sacral Baltic land. The solo chanting of the group founders - Inija and Jonas Trinkunas - are especially impressive and meditative here. 17 chants, nice digipack w/ bookl. ::: listen mp3
 

KULGRINDA "Perkuno Giesmes (Hymns to Perkunas)" CD Dangus 25Lt/12
The greatest Baltic ritual folk group thunders with a second concept CD. Beautiful archaic hymns are dedicated to Perkunas - the mighty Thunderer, the main god of Baltic heathen pantheon. Many songs are led by strong voices of men and accompanied by pagan drums, using authentic incantations. 15 chants + a comprehensive booklet (also in English). Dangus release
 

KULGRINDA "Ugnies Apeigos (Rite of Fire)" CD Dangus 25Lt/12
During the ritual, glorification of the sacred Fire is accompanied by ancient songs, dances and stories, which date back to the early Middle Ages. This includes sutartines – unique archaic polyphonic songs. The exhaustive album booklet provides a descriptions of the group, the Ritual, meanings and lyrics both in Lithuanian and English. MC version available. Dangus release

KURSIU AINIAI "Bek, laivuzi" CD Juosta Records 30Lt/13
The folklore from the Baltic Seashore is a special phenomenon in the Lithuanian folklore. Traditions of Lietuvininkai (ethnic of Lithuania Minor) are famous for distinctive songs with very gentle harmonies and melancholy, some German influences. Great CD presents 20 variuos fishing, family songs, legends, dances, + English and German descriptions. Samples - www mp3
 

LYLA "Bitinelio raga" digipack CD ---
The album joins a famous Lithuanian folk singer Veronika Povilionienė and Indian music group Lyla - E.Jepifanov of Atalyja, G. Kovėra of Keisto Folkloro Grupė and Ž.Svabonaitė. They link archaic Lithuanian folklore with classic Northern Hindu music, finding surprising tunes and harmonies. The playful experiment gives 11 songs in a nice digipack.

MUKAITE Loreta "Vuoj strazdeli, strazdeli" CD Juosta Records 25Lt/12
Album, called "Oh, little thrush" includes melodic and suprisingly gentle pure folk songs from Zemaitija (Samogitia), performed by famous outstanding female singer Loreta Mukaite-Sungailiene. A pureblood Samogitian, born in 1977, she preserved specific singing style of her native region (northwestern Lithuania). 22 songs.
 
NOSTATUS "Nostatus" MCDr 20Lt/10
Post-traditional Finnish heathen art based on Baltic Finnic traditions in kantele music and runo-singing with some .influences of metal music. Enchanting shamanic songs are filled with folk mysteries and sublime epic sounding of kantele (zither-box) and pagan drums. DIY release presenting 4 tracks on home-printed CDr.
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RIMAS Juozas "Atvertys" CD Juosta Records 25Lt/12
Lithuanian folk songs performed in a purely specific manner by prof. Juozas Rimas. This majestic singing stands out of usual folk tradition, his strong enchanting voice charms with variations and brilliant nobility. It is not often you can hear such great man in a Baltic folklore! Some songs are occompanied by oboe. 22 songs. Samples here - www mp3
 

RUGIAVEIDĖ "Pūtė vėjas ąžuolą" CDr 25Lt/10
Ethno-pop album by famous Lithuanian folklore female singer Rugiaveidė, a leader of Sedula ensemble. This record includes 12 bright folklore songs with rhythmic electronic arrangements, with some quite unusual "progressive" approach and heavenly voice. Samples here - www mp3
 

SASNAUSKAS Skirmantas - KLOVA Algirdas "Laumiu sakmes (Witches' Tales)" CD Juosta Records 25Lt/12
The album features original music composed by a prominent Lithuanian jazz figure S.Sasnauskas - a joint project, recorded by Sasnauskas Jazz Quartet and Klova's folk group Vydraga. Combining authentic folklore with modern jazz, archaic instruments with electronic sounds, this music drives to really strange places and crazy, weird, fairy atmosphere. 9 compositions.
 

SEDULA "Šiuolaikinis žvilgsnis į viduramžius" book+CDr 28Lt/12
Medieval folk CD and booklet by Lithuanian six female singers ensemble. "A Contemporary Look to Middle Ages" discovers 33 folklore songs and a study of Baltic national dress of XV-XVI centuries. 28 page booklet includes many detailed pictures and English desriptions. Sedula songs are remarkable for their transparent and spellbindingly undulating women’s voices.
 

SEDULA/RUGIAVEIDĖ "Kalėdų rytą Saulė pražydo" CD Bonus Animus 28Lt/12
Solstice folk songs, from a well known Lithuanian folk performers. Women group Sedula and their leader Rugiaveidė present a themtic release, featuring beautiful archaic songs sung during Winter Solstice. Some of them have slight arrangements by modern composer A.Balsys. 20 tracks, description in English. Samples - www mp3
 

SKRIAUDZIU KANKLES CD Juosta Records 30Lt/13
An album exploring Lithuanian traditional instrument - kanklės (zither) - and a very special its playing tradition in Skriaudziai village in Suvalkija (Southern Lithuania). The CD demonstrates various songs, showing specific moods and sounding, traditional Lithuanian patriotic songs, folk tales and few spoken tracks. CD booklet incl. info in English.
 
SKYFORGER "Zobena dziesma (Sword Song)" CD 25Lt/12
The well known Latvian pagan metal band shows that they can perform a pure folklore as well. "Zobena dziesma" brings a great selection of ancient Latvian war songs, played by traditional instruments and powered by solid male singing. The new re-edition of the CD comes with slightly different artwork. 13 songs of Latvian heathen heritage. ::: mp3
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SUTARTINES 2 CD Juosta Records 35Lt/14
A follow-up CD to the first "Sutartinės" chapter, both compilations set presenting the unique magic of Baltic folklore. This CD features vocal and blown sutartinės, played on daudytės (long wooden trumpets), lumzdeliai (recorders) as well as ragai (horns) polyphony. Performed by folk ensembles Trys Keturiose, Griezikai, Jievaras, Visi, Dijuta. 33 tracks + solid booklet.
 

SUTARTINES 1 CD Juosta Records 35Lt/14
Unique archaic instrumental and singing polyphony - sutartines. The very own entrancing magic of Baltic folklore which was centuries ago spred in a small area of northeastern Lithuania. CD features the outstanding gathering of various top performers of this tradition - Trys Keturiose, Griezikai, Jievaras. 32 tracks + solid booklet with detailed information on sutarinės.
 

TYLOS LABANORO digipack CD 30Lt/13
An outstanding project by the cult musicians - Gvidas Kovėra (Lithuania) and Todar Kashkurevich (Belarus), playing authentic Baltic bagpipes, meet Petras Vyšniauskas (Lithuania) performing saxophone. All this recorded in a Samogitian chimney, sinking in tranquil and impromptu sounding. 10 songs of ethno embraced by subtle jazz sound.
 

VERONIKA Povilionienė - PULAUSKAS Dainius "Vakaro dainos - lopšinės" CD 25Lt/12
Lithuanian famous folk singer Veronika Povilionienė have recorded an extraordinary record - the most pretty and intimate evening songs - lullabies. Smooth and gentle folk tunes were arranged by noble modern composer D.Pulauskas, adding ethnic jazz and slight electronic interpretations. 15 tracks, 62 min., 16p booklet. Samples - www mp3
 

VERONIKA Povilionienė "Tėvelio prievartėliuos" CD 25Lt/12
Veronika Povilionienė, the most famous performer of Lithuanian folklore, has become an icon of national singing traditions. Her voice is strong and evocative. This album reveals, with expression, the extraordinary beauty of the various monodic songs of Dzūkija region together with many folk narratives. 34 tracks. Samples - www mp3
 

VERONIKA Povilionienė "Dzūkų dainos" CD 25Lt/12
This unique album of the known folk singer was recorded in the Dzūkija forest (Southern Lithuania). 22 monophonic songs reflect the oldest vibrant singing tradition. Originally from Dzūkija, Veronika has inherited this tradition from the authentic singers of the region. Fading into the hum of nature, the sound remains the same as a hundred years ago... ::: www mp3
 

VISI "Liudviko Rezos dainos" CD Juosta Records 25Lt/12
Archaic songs from Prussia (Minor Lithuania) collected by great folklorist, poet and prominent cultural figure Liudvikas Reza and published in 1825. They are performed by Evaldas Vycinas folk group, accompanied by nine-stringed kankles (zither). 18 graceful chants impart indefinable charm, very pleasant, tender and delicate sound, which enchants everyone’s heart.
 

VYCINAS Evaldas "Ei, smutna liudna mano sirdele" CD Juosta Records 25Lt/12
One of the greatest Lithuanian folk musician and folklorist E.Vycinas performs songs collected and published by brothers Juska in 1880. The impressive delicate singing is accompanied by nine-stringed kankles magic, causing experience of deep bright melancholia. The album title refers to "Oh, sad sad is my heart"...
 

ZALVARINIS "Folk n' rock" digipack CD Monaco 28Lt/12
Rock interpretations of Lithuanian folk songs - Žalvarinis continue their professional way of music on the third album. Good studio recording makes modern light rock sounding even more expressive, adding blues elements, new melodies and lots of guitar solos to the bands trademark - three female singers. 10 tracks in a digipack with poster/lyrics inside. mp4 / mp4

ZALVARINIS "Zalio vario" digipack CD Prior Records 25Lt/12
Second album from a popular Lithuanian band, presenting old folk songs wrapped in stomping rock'n'roll and cheerful metal music, using some traditional instruments. Songs spring with beautiful female singing, bright atmosphere and clear studio sound. CD digipack w/ booklet, 13 tracks, 60+ min. www mp3

ZALVARINIS "Zalvarinis" CD Dangus 25Lt/10
A project of pagan metal band Ugnelakis and ritual folk ensemble Kulgrinda - 14 vocalists participated in recording of this magical combination, empowered by lovely female chorus, well performed guitar, bass and keyboard lines in original cyclic folk style, adding new energy to the ancient Baltic folk music! 9 folk-rock songs. Dangus release

ZENKLAS X "Take" digipack CD Dangus 29Lt/13
The legendary Lithuanian ethno group is back after 12 years! The second official Zenklas X release presents new line-up and new music language. Archaic motifs sound novel and contemporary, dynamic breaks challenge the temperate music flow, expressing a delicate diversity of Earth sounds. The acoustic festivity in 8 tracks, 70+ min. Dangus release
 

ZENKLAS X "Zenklas X" CD Juosta Records 25Lt/12
Original meditation in a cosy flow of improfolk - instrumental folklore, artful electronic and avantgarde improvisations. Zenklas create new sound connected with the past, combining variety of traditional instruments - zither, multi-pipe whistles, reed pipe, dulcimer, percussions with classical guitar, violin and drums. Legendary record from 90s. 8 tracks with nice designs.
 

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Alternative : Neofolk : Gothic : Darkwave

Aiste Smilgeviciute & SKYLE "Povandenines kronikos" digipack CD Via Artis 30Lt/13
Lithuanian art rock sensation with original musical themes and charming vocals of well known singer Aistė Smilgevičiūtė, and Skylė founder Rokas Radzevičius. The 13th bands album entwines Antique and Baltic mythological symbols, folky alternative rock, pure soulful melodies and great sound production. Amazing layout w/ underwater pictures! 14 songs. mp3 / mp3
 

Aiste Smilgeviciute & SKYLE "Babilonas" digipack CD Via Artis 30Lt/13
The 10th album of well known Lithuanian artists' group, playing original melodic alternative music with plenty of variuos acoustic and electronic instruments. A bit melancholic, bright atmosphere is emphasized by original poetry and strong female voice. The album was released in 2000, and re-manufactured in 2007 under big fan request.
 
ANUBI "Gods Pantenon" digipack CD Odium Records 30Lt/12
The legendary debut album of Anubi, the premier project of now gone Lord Ominous. Extremely dark ritual art, inspired by shadow side of old Egyptian cults. The demo from 1993 was re-released in England as the quality digipack with a new artwork - paintings of Lord Ominous. Also features a mastermind behind Girnu Giesmes. 8 tracks of pure Lithuanian dark scene CULT.
 
DARGANA compilation CDr Migraine release 15Lt/9
The compilation presenting Lithuanian dark independent scene - both new projects and well known old-timers. The release includes songs from the following artists: Ruination, Anapilis, The Perplexx, Dreamland Poetry, Neuro 9, Mano Juodoji Sesuo, Arlequin, Fanarai, Atvejis, Linoja, Xess and Kuosma Raja. Music vary from gothrock, electronic to cyber metal.
FORGOTTEN SUNRISE "Never(k)now" CDr 15Lt/8
We have some copies of this great Estonian band self released CDR-single, following the "Ru:mipu:dus" album. The release includes 5 new remixes (by XP8, Pharmac Hooliganz, Device & Mess Twice) and video version. Impressive, original blend of dark and modern. CDr comes in a prmotional cardboard wallet. www mp3
 
FORGOTTEN SUNRISE "Ru:mipu:dus" digipack CD My Kingdom Music 30Lt/12
A brand new release from the originators of Estonian darkwave scene! No doubt their best! Gothic wave, EBM, trip hop, death metal... everything is conceived and blended to create a real masterpiece - heavier than metal, darker than gothic, colder than electronic. Includes a killer GGFH remix from Ghost who offers his insane vocals... 11 tracks + video in a deluxe digipack.
FORGOTTEN SUNRISE "Ple:se Disco-nnect Me" CDr 25Lt/10
Industrial electronic darkwave. The newest release which is for sure the best bands offer to date. Great song in 13 impressive versions and remixes, Ghost of legendary G.G.F.H. has also done one. Lyrics in English. Strongly recommended!
FORGOTTEN SUNRISE "Behind The Abysmal Sky" MCDr 25Lt/10
The cult debut demo, that have suprised and influenced Baltic scene a lot! Atmospheric doom metal, deeply emotional misery. 6 dark jewels recorded in 1993 and re-released in 2002 in a pocket size CDR. Don't miss it!

MANO JUODOJI SESUO "Essential Curse. The best of MJS 1997-2007" special CD+DVD Dangus 45Lt/18
The special limited CD+DVD edition (200 copies only), presenting best MJS songs and complete collection of unique videos during 15 years! Audio CD has 19 songs from all band's albums incl. unreleased tracks. The multimedia disc shows 9 videos, live cuts, photo gallery and several never heard remixes! The release comes in a super-jewel DVD box. Dangus release
 

MANO JUODOJI SESUO "Essential Curse. The best of MJS 1997-2007" CD Dangus 25Lt/10
The first best of release from Lithuanian alternative scene. MJS presents best songs from their early gothic rock albums and modern hits from new recordings, as well as unreleased tracks. A colourful, dark, sensational 15 years retrospect of cold wave romance in 19 songs! This special album comes in a super-jewel-box. Dangus release
 
MANO JUODOJI SESUO "Dogmatic" digipack CDr 20Lt/9
The long running group offers a new piece of dynamic melancholia with a new line-up and modern, harder atmospheric gothic sound. For the first time MJS songs being recorded in English. 12 cuts of dusky emotional art with more live lines and strong melodies, this time high class singing of Mindaugas is supported by female vocals. Pro-printed CDr in a pretty digipack.
MANO JUODOJI SESUO "Synthetique" CD Dangus sold out
Electronic synthpop elegance - a come-back album of the legendary band that has been at the very beginning of the Lithuanian gothic scene. In spite of strong ebm influences MJS retains their romantic mood of sadness and great melodic vocals. 10 tracks, great designs. Dangus release  

ORLOVA Alina "Laukinis šuo dingo" digipack CD Metro 25Lt/10
A debut album of young singer Alina Orlova, whose original musical poetry became a surprising phenomenon in Lithuania. Girl has an outstanding voice and weird ideas for songs. Hes singing and piano harmonies are accompanied by violin, percussion and other instruments. Digipack album includes 16 songs and postcards with Alina's drawings. ::: myspace
 

PIEVOS "Menuli baltas" CD Dangus 25Lt/10
Original Lithuanian group's second album shines with a strong poetry and ancient folklore, dark alternative rock, acoustic tunes. The rich singing of vocalist Virginija is impressive indeed, accompanied with solid guitar lines, melancholic violin, flute and accordion melodies. Lyrics in Lithuanian. CD comes with a nice wrapper, 11 songs. Dangus release
 
ROMOWE RIKOITO "Austradeiwa" digipack CD Ars Benevola Mater (Amplexus) ---
The 3rd album by Prussian magic gathering of dark folk and neo-classical art, a deep esoteric experience filled with tender darkness, melancholy, decadence, mysteries and sacral harmony. Outstandingly solid and original opus, dedicated to the goddess of Dawn. Prussian and English lyrics by K.Donelaitis, A.Crowley, D.G.Rosetti, G. de Nerval, etc. - 8 songs.
ROMOWE RIKOITO "l’Automne Eternel" CD Brudenia ---
Mystical and calm, pure neoclassical neo-folk, played by piano, flute, violin, cello, guitars and sung in grim poetical voices. The esoteric atmosphere of autumnal nostalgia... 8 chapters of magic from Prussia.
SIELA "Dali" CD Dangus 25Lt/10
Astounding brand new album, waited for 8 long years! The opus is charming with hearty melodies, rock and acoustic strings, extravagant modern pulse, piano and elegant female assistance to Aurelius Sirgedas singing. And the 7th bands longplay surprises with a perfect modern sounding, making "Dali" the best Siela album ever! 10 songs. Dangus release  
SIELA "Uz Regejimo Lauko" CD Dangus 25Lt/10
The most prominent album of the Lithuanian gothic rock scene. Created back in 1994, "Beyond the Field of Eyeysight" album includes 8 original well known velvet songs. Re-release comes with two new electronic versions, created in 2003 by I.Kofas and Trolis, remastered sound and new designs. Dangus release

VILKDUJA "Vakar duona" digipack CD Dangus 33Lt/13
Vilkduja amazes with unique style, - meeting neo-cabaret revel, neo-folk echoes, velvet of old pop melody, cosmic tremble of noisy industrial, melting trip-hop and marching tribal rhythmics. The music is full of mystery and nostalgy, with strong magic poetry. Nice surprise from Lithuanian twilight! Vilkduja is a project of PoPo, a man behind Lauxna Lauksna and Oochach. Exclussive digipack CD is limited to 333 copies. Dangus release
 
XESS "Psychoholic Bastard Crew" digipack CDr 20Lt/9
Gothic metal plus strong cyber dance - the great energy screams out to be discovered in the impressive debut album of one of the most succesful Lithuanian dark bands. The groovy experience is flavoured by female vocals and sax lines. Album includes 13 tracks (with 4 cover versions) and comes in a nice digipack.
 

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Nice Gothic Rock sampler from Shadowplay - with Siela, The Way of All Flesh, The House of Usher, Pink Turns Blue, Doppelganger, Funhouse, Two Witches, Redemption, etc - 17 bands total. This compilation consists of bands from various periods of Gothic Rock, but all of them were successful in unusual understanding of imperishable things!
 

INFLUENCE compilation CD Shadowplay 25Lt/10
The solid sampler includes the most interesting representatives of ethereal and darkwave genres on the modern scene. Among them are: Ataraxia, Chirleison, Corde Oblique, Daemonia Nymphe, Dandelion Wine, Donis, Endraum, Ethodius, Jack or Jive, Lacklustre Mirror, Moon Far Away, The Moon & the Night Spirit, Seventh Harmonic, Tempus Fugit. 14 songs, nicely designed.
 

KUNIGUNDA LUNAR SONGS vol.6 compilation CD Kunigunda 20Lt/6
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Industrial : Ambient : Electronic : Experimental

AMBER TRIBES compilation special CD Dangus sold out
A concept compilation bringing the new wave of contemporary Baltic music - dark electronic, ambient and industrial linked to folklore and ethnic segments. CD includes exclussive tracks from 14 Lithuanian projects and 1 Estonian band. The surprising release comes with special runic package and neat designs. More information and mp3 at Dangus releases
BARODARHO "Triumvirats" digipack CD Sturm 28Lt/10
A cycle of six years, six months and six days in Barodarho existence has come to an end with "Triumvirats" as the epilogue to it. This is the anima-union of Latvian despair poet Eduard Veidenbaum (1867-1891) and Barodarho bloodbrothers Cucmex & Zyrnys in cruelty idealism, to preserve the visions of justice and the truth... 12 noisy industrial tracks + video. mp3 / mp3
D.N.S. "Mechanistic" CDr 20Lt/10
The new limited self-release from Donis' experimental side. This time it sounds even more ambiental, atmospheric and multi-sided, like a slow strange dream-film, experienced at empty docks, neglected beaches and other territories beyond consciousness. Very interesting creation for the lovers of original industrial ambient. Limited to 100 copies. mp3
DONIS su KULGRINDA "Sotvaras" CD Dangus 25Lt/12
The joint project of famous Baltic ritual folk group and talented neofolk composer. Archaic Winter Solstice chants with profound and subtle musical arrangements - clear refined ambient, followed by various folk instruments in tranquil atmospheric passages. The sacred experience of the time, when the whole world gets restarted. 8 unique pieces. Dangus release
DRAMA "88 Auszra" CD 35Lt/15
The project of well known Lithuanian underground composer McKaras. Recorded on the special event, dedicated to 88 years of Lithuanian Independence, February 16th, this album breaths with odd, clear cosy ambient, industrial electronic, lo-fi drone, poignant rhythmics, and unique epoch-making samples. The soundtrack for the RIGHT day! Limited to 300 copies only.
GINTAS K. "Lengvai / 60 X One Minute Audio Colours of 2Khz Sound" 2CD Cronica Electronica 46Lt/14
The well known minimalist Gintas K. presents a very solid double CD release. "Lengvai" (eng. Easily) is the result of long-lasting sonic adventures through rich scales of frequencies and dynamics, from subtle to intense - colorful hypnotizing beats, intersections of synthetic textures with sharp and powerful melodic flows are organized into polychromic soundscapes. The next chapter is an open brain surgery in 60 steps, from lyrical moods to unbearable noise. www mp3
 
GINTAS K. "Titled#" CDr Retinascan 20Lt/10
The most active Lithuanian digital post-industrial artist offers an adventurous album filled with noises, micro-waves, sine-waves, glitch and other delicate crunch. All this nicely composed, mostly rhythmic and producing mysterious aesthetics. Pro-manufactured CDR includes 21 track and comes with nice minimal designs from Acid Fake.
 
GINTAS K. "////" CDr Retinascan 23 10Lt/5
Experimental microwaves and sounds with physical impact. Manifesting sonic noises, denying every way of functionalisation. Sharply dynamic, provocative and unlimited. This is a second fulltime audio research of Gintas K.
 
GINTAS K. "o)o(o" CDr Black Orchid 10Lt/5
The first solo try of this Lithuanian experimental music composer, formerly a member of Modus. Electronic minimalistic sounds are to impress your hearing and affect your body. 7 tracks make 70+ min. and come in a slim case CDR.
 
GIRNU GIESMES "Procesai" CD Dangus 25Lt/10
An album of yet unclassified aesthetics – post-experimental substance of multi-layered futuristic psychodelia and new cosmic interpretation of archaic folklore. The sixth release of Lithuanian premier darkwave industrial project was created for 2 years, polished in every detail, - it sounds like illegal music... 8 tracks. Dangus release
I_DUBA "The nu-dub sessions" CDr 12Lt/6
Implicating experimental dub sessions filled with electro-acoustic psychedelia and dreamy oriental elements. The surprising green underground project comes from Šiauliai and involves Darius Gerulaitis (Ensemble SP, Wejdas). A feel-good soundscapes were recorded in 2003, including 8 audio tracks + video mix. CDR comes in original transparent inlay.
 
LAUXNA LAUKSNA "Sakai" CD Dangus 25Lt/10
Smart and distinctive Baltic industrial, blending rough electronic music, tribal rhythmics and starlit ethno visions. A debut album of a promising Lithuanian duo which offers a magic heathen adventure on a modern industrial highway, CD includes 9 tracks and special printed lay-out. Dangus release
 
MONKMORT "lai tev vieglas smiltis..." CDr Sturm - last copies 25Lt/10
Hypnotising death ambient with lethargic subterranean ritual pulse and perishing foreboding. Heavy rugged necrofrequences and liturgical voices give a perfect grave sountrack for the dying... Really interesting album from renowed Latvian dark sound creators. 6 long tracks, recorded in 1996.
NAPALMISM selected Latvian distortions CDr 8Lt/4
16 tracks of industrial and noise arts from Latvia, selected by Delirium of Antireality and based on "Napalmnacht" parties in Riga. Including Anti-Formation, Kriegsturm, Error, Claustrum, Antireality, Brigado Genocid, Brdrh Pekle, Neuron Communications, Zot, Syndrome, Twrch Trwyth, An, Ballet Rachitis etc. Black CDR in a modest envelope.
NULIS "12-01-2006" CDr special ---
28 minutes of eclectic and spicy industrial, including various - rhythmic as well as ambiently abstract compositions. This special Lithuanian project goes for those who love massive sounding, tasty experimental surprises and good irony. Neatly designed release is limited to 60 copies only!
 
STROPS "Likuma burts" digipack CD Dangus/Sturm 30Lt/12
The solid album from one of the most original Latvian bands. Strops creates a very specific sound - dramatic industrial opus shines with a distinct peal, - deep, anxious, snug and strong. Great barricade industrial songs bear strong social anti-consumerist concept, - the resistant message about a forgotten price of freedom. CD digipack produced on a special cardboard. Limited to 500 copies ::: More information and mp3 samples at Dangus releases
ROSEWATER "Bloodcount" digipack CD Sturm 30Lt/12
The new, third album from famous Latvian sonic electro industrial act. A perfectly dynamic and dark sound mixture, filled with cold dreamy tunes, powerful beats and harsh noisy fever. "Analysis of elusory emotion chemistry", as authors put it. Album includes 10 tracks and a multimedia video "Katatonika" ::: www mp3
SKARDAS "Neocron" digipack CD Dangus 25Lt/10
Highest class electronic art full of twilight! This gifted sound architect became a real discovery of Lt scene in 2003, offering an album rich in sensations, elegant mechanics and qualitative sounding. A deep blue sea of idm drillcore here is troubled by dark industrial lashes, bruising noises and rustling ambient breaks. Digipack incl. 11 tracks. Dangus release
STURMER III compilation special CDr Sturm - last copies 30Lt/12
The third chapter of premier Latvian industrial/noise/ebm/ambient vibes selection feat. Rosewater, Cyber Punk, Bios, Devnoise, Strops, Knauzers, Barodarho, Claustrum, Traur Zot, Syndrome, Rudens Lapas, Anocodaine, Antireality, Gas Of Latvia + others. 18 tracks in a special industrial cardboard case.
SYMMETRY OF ASYMMETRY "Useless Breed" digipack CD Sturm 28Lt/10
The new, third album from famous Latvian sonic electro industrial act. A perfectly dynamic and dark sound mixture, filled with cold dreamy tunes, powerful beats and harsh noisy fever. "Analysis of elusory emotion chemistry", as authors put it. Album includes 10 tracks and a multimedia video "Katatonika" ::: www mp3
TROLIS & the GIBERLINGERS "Quark Gluon Plasma" audio/video CD Dangus 25Lt/10
Mysterious idm shamanism and tribal trance of post-industrial universe, with cosmic beats, massive ambient slips and primeval inspirations encoded. The second digital solo album by member of Agyria, Notanga and Obtest. 8 tracks + 2 multimedia videos. Dangus release
W "Linie der Resistenz" special 3"CDr Universal Tongue - last copies 30Lt/12
Amber tribal ambient with the deepest ethnic sensations - "Earth Breath". The 6th, come back album of the legendary Lithuanian project. Highly empyreal and solid work of the Baltic scene. Natural sounds and modern technologies were managed by Donis and Darius Gerulaitis (Ensemble SP). 8 parts, 70:07 min.
WEJDAS "Zemes Alsavimas" CD Dangus 25Lt/</