VA - Spotlight - Cold Transmission Label Compilation [2CD Set] (2020)

SPOTLIGHT ist the brand new compilation by the currently hottest label in dark music seg-ment „Cold Transmission“ and shows how familiar and kind music buisiness could be. A double CD with 27 first-class artist and impressive songs.

It was a bit unusual, because unlike usual we had a real CD in our hands this time. With the large number of entries, CDs became very rare and somehow we were happy about it. Personally, we put a lot of emphasis on the visual component and Andreas & Co did a great job on that as well. Together with the 8-page booklet, which impressively shows you the diversity of the family, you get a decorative eye-catcher.

Within its short existence the young label has already signed 27 bands and since the pressing of the CDs it has even become more. If you take a look at all the bands’ countries of origin, you quickly realize how much perseverance and foresight the team puts into the selection of their music. It would indeed be easier to make a list of countries where Cold Transmission has not yet signed a band.

Also the music genres the label serves are countless. Electronic Noir, classic Post-Punk, all kinds of Wave are only a part of the wide selection. There is fast music, slow, sometimes soulful but also agile and dynamic. But one factor remains the same, the uniqueness and class of the bands. Not only the skill, but also the warmth and friendliness of the band members. We have some live experience and can confirm first hand that this is the great strength of the family.

But back to the SPOTLIGHT compilation. With 27 songs you basically already get a great deal, but Cold Transmission goes one step further and has some exclusive tracks on the two CDs for you. We think you won’t find them anywhere else. So your excitement about SPOTLIGHT should rise quickly. You will not be disappointed, because we have had the compilation in an endless loop for some time now. It is not only suitable for driving, but also for relaxing on the couch in the evening. Nowadays with Corona, it is of course hard to dance to the songs, but you can also just jump in your own apartment like in the old days. How often have we heard the compilation now? Actually so many times that we have stopped counting, but we are already looking forward to the next joyride.