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Cruel World 2023 was Two Days of Goth Heaven Culminating with the Triumphant Return of Siouxsie

As a somewhat “elder Goth” in his 40s, with a lifelong love for post-punk, darkwave, and gothic rock, and the many festivals celebrating these genres, I’ve seen many an event…

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Darkwave Act Aurat Debuts a Double Dose of EBM and Synthpunk with “Jugar” and “Touch of Flesh”

Aurat (OH-RUT), meaning “Women” in Urdu, hails from the sun-drenched streets of Los Angeles, CA. Led by the core duo of Pakistani-American vocalist Azeka Kamal and Gil Talbot on production/bass,…

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Lists

Post-Punk.com Best of 2021

In the second year of a global pandemic, there were several themes prevalent in music, but most of all sincerity and earnestness seemingly took the center stage. During the transitional…

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Festivals

Take a Tour of Substance Festival’s Incredible Post-Punk, Industrial, New Wave, and Synth-Pop Lineup (Schedule Included)

A testament to the enduring sounds of post-punk, industrial, new wave, synth-pop, and experimental – Substance features today’s most compelling acts as well as the pioneers who forged the way.…

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Festivals

Los Angeles’ Post-Punk Festival Substance Announces Incredible 2021 Lineup

Los Angeles’ Post-Punk Festival Substance has announced it’s incredible 2021 lineup. The festival, presented by Restless Nites & Live Nation, is described as “A testament to the enduring sounds of…

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Aurat Breaks Down Cultural Barriers with the Unique Dark Post-Punk of “Khaar”

“I’ve never really craved you the way that you crave me” Aurat (OH-RUT), meaning “Women” in Urdu, hails from Los Angeles, CA. Aurat, comprised of the core duo Azeka and…

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