DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands

In a recent interview on KTUH 90.1 FM, author Shawn "Speedy" Lopes discussed his new book, Local Unrest: Unheard, Ignored, Rejected , a powerful true story tracing the rise of Honolulu’s punk, deathrock, indie and underground rock scene. Drawing on decades of immersion as a fan, DJ, and journalist, Lopes' book captures a movement long overlooked, offering an intimate look at Hawaii’...

In this episode on KTUH 90.1 FM, I spoke with Noa of 17A Productions , the founder, event organizer, makeup artist, and creative force behind Hawaii’s scariest haunted attraction — The Hawaii Haunted Plantation in Waipahu. Celebrating 20 years of real fear , this legendary haunt has been terrifying visitors and patrons for two decades with its chilling sets, eerie atmosphere, and unforgettable sca...

I chatted wit h Brandon Bosworth, Development Coordinator at the historic Hawaii Theatre on KTUH to talk about the Hawaii Theatre's film and arts production series and the upcoming Vampire series which I will be a part of. It's Dark HORROR MUSIC NIGHT AND DANCE.  I'll be spinning classic goth, darkwave, post punk, and alternative music at GHOST LIGHT  a special after hours dance par...

In February of this year I chatted with Montreal ethereal duo SU, the musical project of Sarah and Ursa.  They released a new dual single, The Web 2.0//Arachnid  on February 12, with tracks  mixed and mastered by Justin Bennett   (Skinny Puppy, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult) and music video by  Jordan Dorey During that interview I commented how well they work well together so I thought we shou...

Steven of Honolulu Horror Nights and Mahu Mix joined me on KTUH on Saturday, March 29, 2025 to talk about their collaboration that's coming up called FEMME FATALE at Hawaiian Brian, Saturday April 19, 2025.  Hope to see you there !  MĀHŪ MIX X HONOLULU HORROR NIGHTS PRESENT: HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN & PRIDE | 𝘍𝘌𝘔𝘔𝘌 𝘍𝘈𝘛𝘈𝘓𝘌 | AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE CELEBRATING THE FEMME FATALE, A SEDUCTRESS WH...

I had the pleasure to talk to frontman HARRY STAFFORD of Manchester post-punk legends INCA BABIES about the band's latest album Ghost Mechanic Nine, released on Black Lagoon Records. We also talked about the  " Inca Babies Documentary on the Making of Ghost Mechanic Nine - From 80s Hulme to 2024."  A vibrant part of Britain's early postpunk/goth/death rock scene, INCA BABIES am...

Cyborg Amok started in 2019 as a recording project comprised of vocalist and keyboardist Greg Bullock and his son, drummer Brydon Bullock. With a focus on performing Cyborg Amok songs in the live environment, the duo set out to write, record and present their unique music to the world. As our planet shutdown in early 2020, living in the same home allowed Greg and Brydon to continue to develop and...

Shaping the sound of industrial music for decades, Frankfurt-born and world-traveled En Esch is perhaps best known for his contributions to KMFDM, PIG and Pigface, just to name a few. The artist's distinctive vocals, skillful musicianship and charismatic stage presence have propelled him to the highest echelons of industrial-metal, earning him a devoted fan base and a legacy of pioneering mus...

Industrial-Electronic music legend Bill Leeb (Front Line Assembly, Delerium) signs to Iconic US-based label Metropolis Records to debut his solo album. Titled 'Model Kollapse', this record explores the intricacies of artificial intelligence and the very survival of humanity itself. Based in Vancouver, Bill Leeb is the mastermind behind electro-industrial scene mainstays Front Line Assemb...

I had the opportunity to chat again with vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Ashton Nyte, who founded the Darkwave/ Gothic Rock act The Awakening.  Now US-based, The Awakening was formed in Johannesburg South Africa in the 90s.  Nyte more recently released his 12th studio album also called "The Awakening. "  With a catalogue of over 300 released original songs, Nyte and The Aw...

San Francisco born artist AURSJOEN  released her debut album "Strand" via Stratis Capta Records, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by William Faith. AURSJOEN is the project of Ria Aursjoen, who is vocalist and keyboardist for critically acclaimed post-punk outfit Octavian Winters, who released their debut EP 'The Line or Curve' in 2023, followed by their 2024 'Nebula...

I had the opportunity to talk to electronic-industrial pioneer MARK PISTEL, musician, music producer, engineer and founder of the legendary industrial band CONSOLIDATED founded in San Francisco in 1988. As a multi- instrumentalist, Pistel has been the driving force behind Consolidated and has made a significant mark in the music industry and in the electronic and industrial scenes, such as his col...

DICHRO is Pittsburgh’s electronic rock act, blending darkwave, alternative, bluegrass or  "Goth Grass."  Fueled by the symbiotic creativity of Peter Guellard and Charmaine Freeman , the band embarked on a journey of sonic exploration, crafting a debut album entitled "Stained Glass" recorded at The Church Recording Studio and later in Psychotribe Studio in Pittsburgh, is release...

I spoke  to iconic Irish artist and songwriter Perry Blake who released his latest album called "Death Of A Society Girl" on Moochin' About Records. This album features  Paul McGann, best known for his roles in BBC's "Doctor Who'", "Withnail & I'"  "Empire of the Sun'", '"Alien 3'" and "Queen of the Damne...

Portland's Iconic Collective FEDERALE released their sixth studio album, "Reverb & Seduction" on Jealous Butcher Records and also marking the band's 20th Anniversary. In the 20 years of their existence, Federale has carved out a unique niche within the indie music landscape, blending their signature spaghetti-Western instrumental sound with increasing doses of moody vocal a...

I spoke to  Brooklyn, New York Electronic artist Robert L. Pepper of Pas Musique.  "Come Follow Me," is the latest album released via Alrealon Musique. Influenced by artists as Faust, Coil, Zoviet France and NEU, Pas Musique was launched in 1995 in Brooklyn as a solo abstract-sound project of Pepper. "Come Follow Me" album pays tribute to the late Frank Tovey a.k.a. Fad Gadget,...

I spoke to Colorado -based shoegaze producer and founder of A Shoreline Dream, Ryan Policky and collaborator, producer and  frontman of the band RIDE, Mark Gardener. Formed in 2005, A Shoreline Dream was founded by Ryan Policky and long-standing collaborator and guitarist Erik Jeffries who both met Gardener at a RIDE show in Denver on Policky's birthday. Working together throughout 2023 betwe...

This was my interview with Washington DC-based darkwave gothic rock band called The Neuro Farm when they released their album entitled "VOICES" The project The Neuro Farm was formed when Brian Wolff met Rebekah Feng while in graduate school at Georgetown University working on their PhDs in neuroscience around 2011.  While they were both also working on their own  solo musical  projects a...

First Time in Honolulu ! Live performance featuring ELECTRIC DUKE, a tribute to the music of DAVID BOWIE, Saturday, November 30th, doors open at 6pm at Club NEXT DOOR, 43 North Hotel Street, with Special guest, New Wave Art rocker Julian Shah Tayler aka THE SINGULARITY. Also DJ sets by DJs Nocturna and Missy Black.  Get your tickets now  :   ElectricdukeHonolulu. Eventbrite.com

Spectrum is a collection of songs created to highlight each color in a palette. Each song, each color is both a celebration of the color, but also the perspective in which each color is experienced through the lens of G.W. Childs IV. Growing up with synesthesia, Childs has always 'seen' sound. When a series of events altered his life in the form of the pandemic and other major events, Ch...

Underground 90s UK Industrial legends History of Guns released their latest album called "Half Light" via Liquid Len Recording Company. Formed in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire in 1996, History of Guns became frontrunners of the UK's Wasp Factory / FuturePunk scene of the early 2000s and their 2004 single 'Your Obedient Servant' was ultimately championed by The Quietus and Mick M...

Brooklyn-based supergroup CLONE, features members of the Veldt, Dead Leaf Echo, Namesake and Pilot to Gunner.  I had a conversation with LG Galleon,  the lead vocalist, also best known as frontman of Dead Leaf Echo.  On this album, he is joined by NYC musicians Gregg Giufree (Pilot to Gunner), Max Idas and Dominick Turi. Live, he is joined by Paul Liziragga (Namesake) and Alex Cox (The Veldt). Co-...

I had a conversation with legendary guitarist MARK GEMINI THWAITE (MGT) regarding his music, collaborations and upcoming events. Born in Birmingham, England, MGT has been the guitarist and collaboration for a number of English rock bands and artists over the last two decades, including The Mission, Peter Murphy, Tricky, Spear of Destiny, Raymond Watts (PIG), Theatre of Hate, Ashton Nyte, Mob Resea...

Sydney, Australia’s Bonepeople was a mid-to-late 1990s project, inspired by world music, rhythm and grooves, triphop, electronica, politics, and peace and Maori New Zealand's novelist Keri Hulme’s Booker Prize-winning The Bone People. Spearheaded by dual songwriters and seasoned bassists Vanessa Lucas and Adrian Workman, the project at its height evolved into a 7-piece live band, before calli...

Hawaii's very own The Smythes gave an impromptu live performance in the air room on June 15, 2024  during a special "A Feast of Friends" on KTUH 90.1 FM with  DJ Nocturna.   Song performed: The Smiths, Please Please Please let me get what I want The Smythes will be performing live  Friday, June 21, 2024 Doors open 7:30 pm | Show starts at 8:30 pm  Anna O’Briens (2440 South Beretania...