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Listen to Gothic Rock Ensemble Guilty Strangers’ “Memento Mori”

In 2008, the paths of Shawn (Berlin Black, Veronica’s Veil) and Christine Terry intertwined, ignited by their shared devotion to the esoteric sounds of the musical underground. A passionate love…

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Debonair Darkwave Maestro Mareux Unveils Debut Album “Lovers From The Past”

In the midst of an unparalleled gothic revival, Los Angeles-based musician and producer Mareux, also known as Aryan Ashtiani, stands as a beacon of light, guiding listeners through the dusky…

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Listen to Italian Synth Wave Artist Castelli’s Debut Solo Album “Anni Venti”

Prepare to embark on a voyage to the pulsating core of Milan with the debut album of Stefano Castelli (Clone Culture), materializing under the guise of CASTELLI. Anni Venti extends…

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School is a Battlefield: Post-Punk Hero Heartworms Debuts Video for “24 Hours” from Debut EP “A Comforting Notion”

South London post-punk auteur Heartworms has today shared her debut EP, A Comforting Notion via Speedy Wunderground, alongside a video for the blistering track, “24 Hours”. Heartworms is a force…

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Listen to Psychedelic Noir Duo West Wickhams “Magenta EP”

Bold and vibrant magenta embodies the essence of passion, creativity, and individuality. In the realm of color psychology, magenta is a catalyst for imagination and original thinking, while in spirituality,…

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Listen to Nuovo Testamento’s Perfect Late 80s Style Dance Album “Love Lines”

As avid fans of synth-pop trio Nuovo Testamento, we eagerly awaited the release of their second full-length album, Love Lines, which certainly did not disappoint. Nuovo Testamento’s Love Lines is…

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Listen to Berlin-based Post-Punk Outfit Errorr’s Self-Destruct LP

You think you got some sort of Gift from God You really think you’re winning but you’re six feet under us all Berlin-based band Errorr, helmed by the immensely talented…

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Listen to Eclectic New Wave Artist Bob Gaulke’s The Humanities Part One and Two

Composer Bob Gaulke, self-described as a “rootless cosmopolitan,” whisks a creative whirlpool of genres as he breezes through Brazilian beats, synths, tropicalia, ska, and breezy lounge vibes. Gaulke, a modern-day…

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Listen to Twice Dark’s Midwest Gothic Compilation

When one says “Southern Gothic,” romantic images of kudzu-covered mansions, sycamore trees, and melodramatic Tennessee Williams scenes immediately come to mind. Not so when it comes to the less-glamourous Rust…

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Asleep by Dawn From The Vault #4 is a Shadowy Journey through Haunting Goth, Darkwave, and More!

In another lifetime, access to original music in the underground goth, industrial, metal, and electronic scenes was severely limited to DIY means: bootleg tapes from cool older siblings, compilation albums,…

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