Category: indie

Casket Cassette, the brainchild of Constant Williams, a native of Los Angeles and a multifaceted artist combining music and poetry, mirrors the city’s stark contrast between industrial grit and perpetual sunshine. This solo venture encapsulates a juxtaposition of euphoria and melancholy, conveying existential despair with a contemporary twist on the synthetic, brooding sounds of the…

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In their latest gem from the ethereal haze of dream pop, the Canadian trio SWiiMS unveils their video for “In Puzzles,” a track that reverberates with a comforting sense of musical nostalgia. This group, known for their emotional and immersive soundscapes, draws from a rich tapestry of influences including 80s New Wave, 90s Indie Rock,…

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The Brooklyn-based synthpop duo, The Mystic Underground, has unveiled their latest single, “Famous Last Words (Of A Generation)”, a poignant song that captures their signature blend of introspective lyrics and captivating electronic soundscapes. The fresh release also includes a dazzling and dark remix by the NYC Synth Pop outfit Ghost Cop and another entrancing synthwave…

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Life is full of wonder… It’s better than going under… Following their first US tour in over a decade, Lebanon Hanover returns with a soul-stirring double A-side single release, marking their first new material since the captivating 2020 album, Sci-Fi Sky. Now, the enigmatic duo of William Maybelline and Larissa Iceglass beckons listeners into unventured sonic…

Read More “Life is Full of Wonder — Lebanon Hanover Enjoys Ice Cream, Synths, and a Cemetery in Their Video for “Better Than Going Under”” »

London-based auteur, Jojo Orme, known under the moniker Heartworms, returns triumphantly with her latest single, “May I Comply”, released through Speedy Wunderground. Produced by Dan Carey, this marks Heartworms’ first release since her highly-praised debut EP, “A Comforting Notion,” graced the scene in March of this year. Uniformity assumes significant importance in Heartworms’ creative process….

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Corlyx has joined forces with Suzi Sabotage to unveil the gorgeous, dark darkwave thriller “Kill Cave,” the second single from Corlyx’s highly anticipated album, slated for a 2024 release under the Out Of Line Music label. “Kill Cave” serves as a hauntingly poignant tribute to those on society’s fringes, evoking the enduring tales of enigmatic…

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Burgeoning Swedish talent REIN, resurfaces with a new release titled “There’s No Tomorrow,” offering a tantalizing glimpse of her upcoming album, GOD IS A WOMAN. In this artistic endeavor, the Stockholm-based artist, producer, and label owner reunites with her longstanding creative partner, French DJ/producer Djedjotronic, embarking on a musical exploration that evokes a sense of awe,…

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Didn’t know it’d be so rough The aura is so different In those places we had gone It’s a far away feeling A hollow in my heart Haunting me Ronnie Stone inhabits a unique niche in time, marrying the retrospective with a prescient edge, delivering synth-pop that is at once nostalgically engaging and briskly modern….

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The Story of EVA Los Angeles, a gothic dance-pop outfit that conjures a sound reminiscent of Suede, Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus, Pet Shop Boys, The Cramps, and more,  is a riveting odyssey with many serpentine twists and turns. It began, as things often do, at a quaint Christian Dance Party in 1991 amidst the serene…

Read More “Watch Gothic Pop Outfit Eva Los Angeles’ Videos for “Vegan Mafia” and Their Cover of Orgy’s “Fiction (Dreams in Digital)”” »

Exploring the darker, more relentless side of electronic music, Viva Non has unveiled a new track titled “Cruel Threat.” This piece is a brooding amalgamation of industrial and EBM-infused techno that commands attention with its rhythmic noise and penetrating techno beats. It’s a track that doesn’t just play; it invades the space with its intense,…

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Time takes a toll on those undecided Betting on faith no actions required Praying for change but he’s stuck on the sin He can’t make friends when he’s always kneeling Brother Wolf, hailing from the storied city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an individual of manifold talents, transcending the mere title of musician. His academic…

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Because this pattern dies here, Because you swore you’d change, not chains Change, not chains For Brandon Robert, the creative force behind Night Nail, his new single serves as both a creative triumph and a personal beacon during a period of profound adversity. The narrative within “Fates Explained” paints a picture of an individual navigating…

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Last year, I saw The Cult play at The Greek Theatre with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Skeleton Joe Cardamone, and King Woman opening. It was a full moon out, and Cult frontman Ian Astbury, with bloody bandage hands that miraculously could still bang on his tambourine, started singing part of Bauhaus’ Bela Lugosi’s Dead before…

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“We may lurk in the shadows but we all shine” Emanating from the vibrant gloom of Jersey City, New Jersey, Neon Funeral is an ensemble that has finely blended Darkwave and post-punk instrumentals with the ferocity of hardcore screamo/metal vocals, akin to an angst-infused communion between Ian Curtis and Frankie Palmeri of Emmure. The result…

Read More “Banned From The Goth Club — New Jersey Hardcore Darkwave Outfit Neon Funeral Return with Their Video for “Avolition”” »

Embarking on an eerie yet exhilarating jaunt, Jersey City-based trio Creamrs unveil a spectacle of whimsy and weirdness in their latest visual offering for the track “Kokomo”. Through the veil of the macabre, they pull us into a circus freakshow, a realm both tantalizing and terrifying. Creamrs are a melodic convergence comprised of Jeffrey Roger, who…

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From the vibrant underground of San Diego arises TWIN ION ENGINE, a band that distills the quintessence of post-punk and darkwave into an audibly arresting concoction. Since its inception in 2020 by frontman Eddie Lopez, TWIN ION ENGINE has evolved from a solitary endeavor into a compelling duo that is a force to be reckoned…

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Hailing from the vibrant musical landscape of Philadelphia, The Silence Kit emerges as a formidable force in the realm of post-punk. With their textured, dark, indie rock sound, the band has etched their mark since their inception in 2001 as a solo project led by the enigmatic singer and guitarist Patrick McCay. Drawing inspiration from…

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Basic Elements emerged from the crucible of the 1980s post-punk epoch, a time when the air was thick with the rebellious spirit of musical innovation. This band, whose members hadn’t yet seen their eighteenth summers, swiftly became fixtures of the Phoenix scene. They shared stages with the Gin Blossoms, Gentlemen Afterdark, and Caterwaul, and greeted…

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Emerging as a lauded figure in the thriving Californian Darkwave scene, musician Justin Chamberlain has crafted a distinct sonic persona with his solo project, SOFT VEIN. Known for his electrifying performances with Harsh Symmetry, Chamberlain has ventured into the realms of dark post-punk, coldwave, and industrial soundscapes, resonating deeply within the underground music community. Chamberlain”s…

Read More “Darkwave Project Soft Vein’s Justin Chamberlain Shares 15 Albums That Inspired His Debut Album “Pressed in Glass”” »

Invoking a dark storm looming on the horizon, Madrid’s Gothic Rock ensemble, New Wave Kill, beckons an otherworldly allure to the global darkwave stage with their third single release. Their newest offering, “Between Shadows,” heralds the ensemble’s eagerly awaited debut album slated for a grand entrance in the forthcoming year. The track is a captivating…

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Where do you go Feel like I’ve lost all self control Hope you’re online again Finding new ways to take me low Embarking on a digital odyssey, Social Order unveils their evocative video for the darkwave single, Tantalize, featuring synth-pop maverick Johnny Dynamite. The nostalgic allure of the track seems to swim in the eerie…

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Along the serpentine coastline of southern Canada, where pines whisper nature’s tales, the distinct sound of Pacific Northwest Synth-punk takes root. Now, Vancouver’s Total Chroma presents a new, evocative single: Mind In Stasis. This intriguing piece is from their newly released album, L A P L A N D, available now via Negative Gain. Total…

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In the heartland of Kansas City, Emmaline Twist crafts a style that is both grounded and ethereal, fusing an expansive post-punk rhythm with undertones reminiscent of shoegaze. Their music evokes the haunting spirit and complex rhythmic patterns of classic post-punk bands like Bauhaus, Siouxsie and The Banshees, and The Cure, while also channeling the textured…

Read More “Kansas City Post-Punk Outfit Emmaline Twist Pays Homage to 80s Horror Films in Their Video for “Strange Pursuit”” »

You ever get yourself in an altered state – we don’t judge how, exactly – and end up having a nightmarish series of dreams that have no connection to anything else except the images your overblown neurons generate? Well, welcome to Geneva Jacuzzi’s Casket. There is no narrative, simply a succession of insane, rapid-fire Jungian…

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Amidst the eerie gloom of endless twilight, the cursed beings of the undead realm wrestle with a romantic dilemma as ageless as time. Their love, a silent opera, unfolds against mortality’s relentless march that threatens to snatch away their mortal true love. Each heartbeat of their cherished ones echoes a sweet, mournful melody, gradually sinking…

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In their 1982 gothic rock masterpiece, Pornography’s “A Short Term Effect,” The Cure takes listeners on a lyrical expedition through transient despair and melancholy. The opening lines, rife with the imagery of loss, set the stage for a narrative that navigates the fleeting nature of existence. The song’s imagery, stark yet beautifully evocative, paints a…

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In the shrouded world where legend and reality often intertwine, the enigmatic substance of Adrenochrome finds itself at the center of myriad speculative narratives. Its mythical stature, largely attributed to the iconic Hunter S. Thompson, has nurtured urban legends, casting a long and enigmatic shadow over its actual biochemical identity. Though science soberly defines it…

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Emerging from the eerie shadows of Italy’s underground music scene, the enigmatic darkwave unit Ask The Dust rekindles the spirit of the witching season with their latest audiovisual offering, “Child of the Sunflowers.” Unveiling a countryside terror tale, the video narrative unfolds through a melancholic lens, initially spotlighting a collection of familial photographs, with a discreet…

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Show them your face Be born and be blessed At the edge of dreams This is not a placid walk with undamaged flesh Ulysse Marshall, hailing from the serene terrains of Lausanne, Switzerland, stands as a notable independent songwriter. His inspirations span a diverse spectrum, from the likes of Joy Division and Bauhaus to the…

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Patrick Bobilin, a native to New York City’s bustling streets, has been at the helm of the electronic outfit MIDNIGHTCHOIR since 2014, in artistic tandem with Sarah Simon. Their latest EP, VERSION/SACRIFICE, elegantly dovetails with their previous work, Loverboy Molotov—released earlier this July—which artfully melded Bobilin’s penchant for classic goth and darkwave with the introspections…

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I’ve checked every Stygian pocket for breath; there is none. In the wake of numerous home-produced offerings, the Portland-based ensemble, Hovering Shrikes, heralds the advent of their latest single, Things Go Missing. Initially conceived as a brooding folk composition by the group’s principal vocalist and wordsmith, Ryan Wilson, more than ten years prior, the track…

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Precious, dissonance, can you help me understand Flesh and bone will turn to sand Why am I alone Philadelphia’s Forest Circles, the creative venture of the multi-talented Angel Ocana, presents a harmonious confluence of dream-pop, post-punk, and shoegaze, —— evocative and ethereal. One might imagine their latest offering, with subtle undercurrents of Irish folk melodies,…

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New York City’s The Violet Mine stands as a harmonious pairing of Meredith Minogue (vocalist, composer, and guitarist) and Jim Barry (composer and guitarist). Their forthcoming album, White Night, slated for a February 2024 release, was crafted under the discerning expertise of Reed Black, known for his collaborations with luminaries such as Karen O and…

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Whats done is done nothing you can do about it In life, there’s no magic “undo” button to correct our mistakes, no control or command + Z shortcut for the days when our souls feel as bleak as the dreary Sad Mac icon of a malfunctioning vintage Apple Computer. And we can’t go back in…

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Hailing from Austin, TX, Bloody Knives is a trio that boasts the combined talents of Preston Maddox, who lends his voice while also managing vocals, synths, and guitar; Jake McCown, overseeing drums, synths, and the visual arts; and Jim Moon, who delves into synths and sound crafting. Since their inception in 2009, the ensemble has…

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As a child blossoms into adolescence, an emotional chasm often emerges between mother and child. The youth’s burgeoning quest for independence and self-identity can clash with a mother’s protective instincts – or even vice versa. This evolving dynamic, laden with misunderstandings and yearning, encapsulates the bittersweet complexities of love and the inexorable passage of time….

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I need nature’s touch This forest is my home Laid to rest here alone Hide in fear, hide away my tears Chiffon Magnifique, an innovative post-punk/minimal wave outfit masterminded by Australian musician Jed A. Walters, promises to enchant music enthusiasts with the release of his latest single, Witches Falls. This track offers an intriguing glimpse…

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In 2007, musician Daniele Giustra felt a strong urge to express himself through innovative forms of music. In order to fulfill his creative needs, he formed the darkwave project SELFISHADOWS. Through this undertaking, he was able to explore new musical possibilities and surpass the limits of his creativity. By combining contemporary and retro synthesizers, meaningful…

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Leaving behind New York’s frenetic pace and embracing the deep cultural milieu of France, Charles Rowell, renowned for his contributions to Crocodiles, Flowers of Evil, and Issue, embarked on a rejuvenating journey in 2020 with his latest venture, Crush of Souls. Marrying new wave with gothic rock undertones, the project creates an enchanting blend of…

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Emerging from the Philadelphia music scene, Wax Jaw, led by a pioneering trans vocalist, skillfully blends new wave, post-punk, and surf rock to create a vibrant sonic tapestry. Their intriguing new six-track EP, Between The Teeth (released via Abandon Everything Records), showcases the band’s unique sound as they merge New Wave, post-punk, and surf rock…

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