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Cover Photo by Pascal Bauret  https://www.instagram.com/pascal.de.paris.fotos/ It's the battle of decades. How do Gen Z and Millennials define goth differently, has goth lost it's mystery and magic when we can access everything online, what makes us cringe, where does each group stand on gatekeeping and politics, how do we go about including new genres of music under the goth umbrella, why do my k...

All good things must come to an end, and so too has The Arcane Machine. Celebrating their 50th chapter milestone, Ed and Justin go out with a bang, spinning some of their favorite music from beyond the veil. Send your listener submissions/ suggestions to arcanemachinepodcast@gmail.com ! The Arcane Machine is a monthly show with supplemental content on Facebook, Twitter, and Discord throughout each...

For this winter holiday special, Hallie dives into the folklore of Iceland to talk about the terrifying creatures of midwinter. Who are they, what are their origins , and what has become of them in the modern era?

On this episode we discuss why no one knows what the hell 'darkwave' is, explore Trae's piano fetish, oh and we review some albums as well. If you enjoy the show, please support us on  Patreon ! Attrition - The Black Maria Of note: This episode was recorded before the tragic death of Steve Albini, which is why this was not brought up during our discussion of his various projects. Xmal Deutschland...

East meets West on this month's chapter, where we open the show with some great industrial acts from Japan like Schaft, Mad Capsule Markets, and Schwarz Stein. Then we head west and spin some tracks from Poland's C.H.District, German artist Paul van Dyk, and the UK's London After Midnight, plus more! We hope you enjoy this global selection of fantastic music. Send your listener submissions/ sugges...

CW: Processing of dead animals, killing of insects, poaching and killing of bats.   In this episode, Hallie talks with Audrey Ko of Odd Taxidermy about how she got her start, the types of taxidermy and the ups and downs of the industry.   There is a more chatty version of this episode available on Patreon. 

In this 4th instalment of the MCP's plants series, we discuss carnivorous plants: their traps, their habitats, and how to care for your own meat-eating plant.

Just like the title says, this month we've got a bunch of music that falls all along the spectrum of Dark Underground, from the lo-fi spookiness of The Kentucky Vampires to highly-produced industrial from Shotgun Messiah and 51 Miles Away. Plus, new music from Fenix F, J:Dead, and more! Special thanks to MadFace for suggesting this month's listener pick.  Send your listener submissions/ suggestion...

HorrorAddicts.net Season 19 #HorrorCon * Episode# 232 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich Intro Music by: Valentine Wolfe ************************************ 232 | Horror Comic Bok Throwdown | Delusive Relics | GUESTS: Mark Orr, J. Malcolm Stewart, Jay Hartlove http://traffic.libsyn.com/horroraddicts/HorrorAddicts232.mp3 Find all articles and interviews at: http://www.horroraddicts.net   179  days till...

CW: Belief in the supernatural, mental illness, religious doctrine, refute of religious doctrine, ritual abuse, suicide, and religious persecution.  For Halloween this year, Hallie dives into the supernatural world to explore the practice of exorcism. From the early mesopotamian demons of the desert to modern day demons, famous exorcists and infamous exorcisms.

Then Comes Silence - Stay Strange Corpus Delicti - Chaos The Bellwether Syndicate - Noir Thing The Wraith - Afterlife Sweet Ermengarde - The 5th Horizon October Burns Black - Divide and Conquer All Hallows Eve feat. Tim Chandler - All Hallows Eve (Bathouse Club Mix) The Eden House - One Heart The Faces of Sarah - Turn Away La Scaltra - Dancing On Debris CrowBlackDream - Dead Inside The Waning Moon...

Why did goths change the way they interacted with outsiders after Columbine, why was fashion of the time starkly different from today, why was gatekeeping part of the scene in the first place, and why weren't goths allowed to smile before 2010. All this and more as we walk through the story of goth in the late 90's and early 2000's with a panel of goths who lived through it. Our guests this month...

We're speaking with Natasha Sharf about goth drama, debating whether goth is an umbrella term or not, exploring the impact of goth fashion leaking into the mainstream and much more! Authored Books | Prog Magazine | Young Limbs Numb Hymns If you enjoy the show, please support us on  Patreon !   Intro 00:00 Turning Goth 2:41 Is goth too serious 11:00 Influence 20:30 Meltdown Magazine 25:28 What is G...

Double Eyelid - Fallen Unwoman - The Body Attrition - The Alibi Deathdance - I Am Your Blood Kirlian Camerta - Winter (In Memory Of Adrian Borland) Null Device - True Faith Betty X - The Chauffeur The Shadow Mejlis - Love In Flames Chelsea Wolfe - House Of Self-Undoing Mark E Moon - The Signal And The Noise Trouble Fait' - Maybe Tomorrow Principe Valiente - Something New The City Gates - Lapidatio...

We're speaking with  Willow Scarlet  about South Asian fashion in the goth scene, the need for diversity in goth music, their experience as a goth in India and more.  If you enjoy the show, please support us on  Patreon ! Intro 00:00 Cultural Influence in Goth Music 6:30 South Asian Goth Aesthetic 16:40 What is Goth Music 33:10 Queer Identity 37:30 What is Goth 42:37 Pishach 51:30 Fast Fashion 55:...

Originally published on Sep 21, 2023 In this episode, Hallie talks with Alicia Williams aka LadyTaphos on TikTok about how her hobby/therapy of cleaning headstones grew into a full time job thanks to social media. 

This month's chapter features some great new tunes and some classic favorites. We're checking out Cyberaktif's recent release alongside a brand new single from Rotersand, and a few picks from 2023 that were close runners-up to our top picks chapter last month. We've also got some classics from Shreikback, Meat Beat Manifesto, and Coil. Special thanks to MadFace for suggesting this month's listener...

Often called the Dyatlov Pass Incident of the 70s, the Chivruay Pass Tragedy has similar elements: 10 students go hiking in the snowy Russian mountains and are later found frozen to death. They also share a cloud of mystery and intrigue that may or may not be true. 

It's our January chapter, and that means a look back at the music of the previous year. 2023 was a fantastic year for dark underground music, seeing releases from veteran artists and newcomers alike. Justin and Ed spin some of their favorites on this month's show! Send your listener submissions/ suggestions to  arcanemachinepodcast@gmail.com ! The Arcane Machine is a monthly show with supplemental...

The Wraith - Only Shadows Remain Beasto Blanco - Run For Your Life Horror Vacui - Distressed Christine Plays Viola - Jackie's Curse Corlyx - Ghost Of The West Coast Malefixio - Estoy Dentro Lovelorn Dolls - Beautiful Chaos The Silence Industry - Anyways, I'm Running To You Sword Tongue - To My Apparition SENEX IV - Vampyre D'Amour Tears For The Dying - We Are The Darkness Raven Said - Showtime Twi...

On this episode we speak with Vincent and Victor about their project, Gothe Residency of the Arts . We'll debate the place of AI art, explore whether goth can still transgress or has become too safe, wax poetic about the role of art in the goth community and more. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon ! Intro 00:00 Guest Introductions 2:30...

Ed and Justin spread some holiday jeer with a few sprinkles of wintertime treats. We've got a great Christmas tune from Ministry's Al Jourgenson, an ice-cold ballad from Grey Gallows, and a bunch more from artists like Twin Tribes, Aurelio Voltaire, KANGA, and more! Send your listener submissions/ suggestions to  arcanemachinepodcast@gmail.com ! The Arcane Machine is a monthly show with supplement...

Vision Video - In My Side (Modern Horror Version) Tenderlash - Inferno (DX Cojo Twin Doors To Hell Remix) Vacant Windows - Real Life Former Humans - Spirit In A Darkened Room - Mission Mekong - Going-Numb Cliff and Ivy - We Ignite Devoted Sinners - The Unbearable Weight of Love ST///LL - Last Ride Byronic Sex & Exile - Kiss Of The Firebrand Cathedral In Flames - Rebel Yell Disjecta Membra - Rasput...

Azy, Ryan and Trae get together to discuss what the future of goth holds and whether goth music has gone stale. Obscura Undead , YouTube , Bandcamp WitchHands , Circumversor , The Arbitrarium If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon !   Azy Suggestions: - Violet Stigmata - High on a Merry go Round Ryan Suggestions: - Clockwork Echo - Bat-Cave...

This month we've got some great selections! Justin spins some classic goth and industrial tunes, while Ed has (accidentally?) created a running theme with his tracks. Can you figure out what it is? Enjoy picks from Die Krupps, The Sisters of Mercy, Skeletal Family, Zwaremachine, and more! Huge thanks to LonelyAssassin96 for submitting a request for this month's show. Send your listener submissions...