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Dependent was founded by Stefan Herwig in Gelsenkirchen, Germany in 1998. From its beginning and unti
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From its beginning and until today, the label's focus lies on dark electronic music with a distinguished and innovative artistic vision. The label has helped to shape the careers of important acts such as VNV Nation, Covenant, Mesh, Velvet, Acid Christ and Su***de Commando. A strong dedication to quality releases earned the respect of artists and fans worldwide, and quickly established Dependent a

s a leading outlet for music from Electronic Industrial to Future Pop. With founder Stefan Herwig continuously responsible for the label's artistic direction, Dependent became part of the international media group SPKR in 2018.

18/12/2025

The Out Of Line Weekender 2026 lineup is coming together beautifully, and we’re very much looking forward to it. 🤩🥳
Join us live on Saturday, May 9. 🤘

17/12/2025

Originally released in 1992, "I" by German industrial pioneers Die Krupps is now available digitally on your platform of choice.
https://open.spotify.com/album/3tMaBnviqmajqdaPrXJuXA?si=DM6ox16FQS-ThPqpiLiTUA
Jürgen Engler: "I had the mixes for 'I' in the works. The album was electronic, except 'Metal Machine Music', for which my friends from Accuser came in to lay down some guitar tracks. Before the DIE KRUPPS reunion (1989), I ran a Metal label ‘Atom H’, together with (ex-DIE KRUPPS) Tina Schnekenburger and Accuser was on it. I was producing some of their albums, where I got the idea for a new musical direction 'Metal Machine Music'. It was triggered by guitarists Frank Thoms and Rene Schuetz, whose precise playing style in synchronicity reminded me of the tightness of an electronic sequencer. When they added guitars to it, I immediately asked them to do the same on all tracks of the album! We played a few shows together and they joined us for the video. In the end we gave the mixing job to John Fryer (Depeche Mode, NIN, ...)"
"'The Power' was the 2nd single from 'I'. We loved the artwork of a Giger painting as a perfect fit and wanted to use it for the cover. Ralf contacted him and got a negative response, he didn't want to give his artwork because he got burnt too many times. We couldn't find a better image and gave it to the label, with the artistname in Japanese Katakana writing. We claimed we found the image in a Japanese artbook, which was true, and we didn't know who the artist was, which was not true. The single was released and later we received a letter from Giger. He said he can't believe how brazen we are to use the image anyway, but would not sue us if we played a benefit show in his village. We agreed, but because of our extreme tour-schedule couldn't find time for it. Some years later, I went to Carcass' record release party in NYC with Jeff Walker, who remixed one of our songs for the 'Final Remixes'. We went into the art gallery and were greeted by the lifesize Giger sculpture that was used on their album cover. I asked him 'Is this a Giger? I thought he doesn't do covers anymore?' He said 'Oh yes, it is. Giger's agent is over there, should I introduce you?' I said 'No thanks, I'm outta here!' I did some explaining afterwards, we both had a good laugh!"

16/12/2025

The first Dependent Records release in 2025 was "A Star in Orbit Still" by Swedish melancholic synth duo The Northern Territories - released after a 25-year hiatus on May 23.
Listen/purchase: https://spkr.store/collections/the-northern-territories
"A Star in Orbit Still" combines everything that made the band great and generated a dedicated and loyal following that eagerly awaited their return during all those years with a contemporary sound design. Channeling their trademark melancholy and Nordic knack for captivating melodies, The Northern Territories did not even shy away from covering Lana Del Rey's iconic track 'Say Yes to Heaven' and to make it theirs.

15/12/2025

DIE KRUPPS celebrate 45 years of industrial power with a monumental North America Anniversary Tour. This milestone tour brings the band’s signature fusion of steel, electronics, and relentless energy back to the stage, honoring four and a half decades of innovation and influence. Fans can expect a career-spanning set that traces the band’s evolution from early industrial roots to their modern, hard-hitting sound. Prepare for an unforgettable night of metal, machines, and pure adrenaline as DIE KRUPPS return to North America to mark forty-five years of sonic revolution.

03/25/26 USA – HOUSTON, TX / WAREHOUSE LIVE MIDTOWN
03/27/26 USA – ATLANTA, GA / GARDEN CLUB
03/28/26 USA – GREENSBORO, NC / HANGAR 1819
03/29/26 USA – PHILALDELPHIA, PA / UNDERGROUND ARTS
03/30/26 USA – NEW YORK, NY / GRAMERCY
04/01/26 USA – CAMBRIDGE, MA / THE MIDDLE EAST
04/02/26 CAN – MONTREAL, QC / BAR LE RITZ PDB
04/03/26 USA – DETROIT, MI / EL CLUB
04/05/26 USA – CHICAGO, IL / REGGIES ROCK CLUB
04/06/26 USA - MINNEAPOLIS, MN / FINE LINE
04/08/26 CAN – EDMONTON, AB / STARLITE ROOM
04/09/26 CAN – CALGARY, AB / DICKENS
04/10/26 CAN – VANCOUVER, BC / RICKSHAW THEATER
04/12/26 USA – SEATTLE, WA / EL CORAZON
04/14/26 USA – DENVER, CO / BLUEBIRD THEATER
04/15/26 USA – SALT LAKE CITY, UT / METRO MUSIC HALL
04/16/26 USA – SAN FRANCISCO, CA / GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL
04/17/26 USA – LOS ANGELES, CA / WHISKY A GO GO
04/18/26 USA – SAN DIEGO, CA / BRICK BY BRICK
04/20/26 USA – MESA, AZ / THE ROSETTA ROOM

15/12/2025

We're back at number 1 of the Deutsche Alternative Charts!!! 👊

12/12/2025

Out now: "Will nicht - MUSS! / On Collision Course", the latest EP by industrial legends Die Krupps - get your vinyl copy now: https://spkr.store/collections/die-krupps

11/12/2025

Originally released in 1989, "The Machineries of Joy" by German industrial pioneers Die Krupps, who on the occasion collaborated with NITZER EBB, is now available digitally on your platform of choice.
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/4fk1sRUDlcBOcGhRq19jgj?si=GqNiwbx5SCurUDUX-DVVvw

"The collaboration with Nitzer Ebb was quite spontaneous," says Jürgen Engler. "We had read in a british magazine that they were highly influenced by German bands like DAF and Die Krupps, so we went to meet them in Cologne where they were playing a gig that night. They told us they had a day off the next day, so we all decided that we could collaborate on a track we all knew best, which was 'Wahre Arbeit wahrer Lohn'. We had already been working on a new version of the track, which we called 'Machineries of Joy', so all we had to do was prepare everything in the studio that night for the recording session. The next day Douglas and Bon showed up and added their vocals, and the rest is history."

On the 'Wahre Arbeit Mix', he adds: "Bon and Douglas did some remixes for the 12" single releases, and this is one of them. It was interesting to hear our different approaches, while some were more similar than others."
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/1qDfHdgQG2tncBEl866jJu?si=5025020599a344e7

10/12/2025

DIE KRUPPS would like to thank all our amazing fans worldwide for listening to us in 2025! Please follow us on all our channels to stay informed about the latest news!

09/12/2025

Released on this day in 2002, "Anthology" by su***de commando.
https://spkr.store/products/su***de-commando-anthology-cd-2

08/12/2025

Backfire Waiting in the dark Waiting for the light Waiting for something to change your mind Don’t you ever come back And her voice, like r...

05/12/2025

Out now: "Alpha State", the debut album of OMEN:CODE.
Get your copy now: https://spkr.store/collections/omen-code
OMEN CODE are the new rising star on the EBM firmament. Deep, dark, and gritty industrial sounds are channelled into captivating mid-tempo tracks that create the atmospheric feeling of a dystopian future ruled by technology and marked by social decline

04/12/2025

Dependent artists dominate the end-of-year charts at Cold War Night Life:
#14 Twice a Man - The Coloured Breeze Is a New Dimension
#7 Die Krupps - Will nicht – MUSS! (single of the year)
#6 Covenant (OFFICIAL) - Andreas EP (EP of the year)
https://www.coldwarnightlife.com/2025/12/02/the-top-25-of-2025

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