The Infected: Post-Punk, Alternative, New Wave, Goth Music Podcast with background stories and tips

Then Comes Silence • 01:20:23 Published: November 26, 2020 at 4:32 PM An exclusive episode, featuring all four band members of the awesome Swedish band "Then Comes Silence". Admitted: we are fanboys. We discuss their latest album, Machine, as well as their sources of inspiration. Most of all, you will get to know a lot more about the guys when listening. So tune in! Please visit our site for The I...

XL Halloween special: Love, Blood and Wine • 01:09:30 Published: October 28, 2020, at 10:51 PM Enjoy Stories of Killing Joke, Echo & The Bunnymen, Nosferatu, Of Blood and Wine, The Cult Sounds, Cocteau Twins, Belfegore, and Dead Can Dance, all in our XL Halloween special: Love, Blood and Wine. No tricks, all treats, free howling wolves included! Are you Goth Enough?

A Nightcall From The Crypt • 01:00:23 Published: October 20, 2020, at 5:29 PM It's always a good idea to pick up your phone. Especially if The Infected are giving you a Nightcall. We discuss and play: Strange Boutique, Crocodiles, Play Dead, Corpus Delicti, Automelodi and Kavinsky. And following our tradition, we also have a great, dark movie tip.

Dreams In Which I'm Dying • 48:36 Published: October 7, 2020 at 3:33 PM Join us in this Mad World for another hour of dark tunes and tales. This week, we discuss and play music by Gary Jules, Metakross, The Damned, The Mysterines, Car Crash Set, and more. Oh, and we've got a great goth gaming and movie tip for you. Thanks for tuning in.

Autumn Leaves Us Thirsty • 51:39 Published: October 14, 2020 at 11:01 AM Gene Loves Jezebel, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Teardrop Explodes, Johnny Cash, Trouble, and Lost Project make up the roster for a fine, wind-swept autumn episode.

The Episode With Your Funeral • 55:42 Published: September 30, 2020, at 9:43 PM From a Talking Heads classic and the origin of the term New Wave to rare tracks by Robert Smith and Steve Severin. From lesser-known bands like Lowlife, Hørd, and Etienne Daho to Your Funeral. Tune in to your weekly selection of eclectic tunes and tales with the hosts of The Infected!

The Many Shades of Grey • 52:41 Published: September 22, 2020, at 6:22 PM We have an eclectic, yet dark (of course) selection of tunes and tales for you this week. From A Flock of Seagulls to The Cramps, Nekromantix, Secret Sounds, Claw Boys Claw and Tent. Ending with a nice and creamy dessert from Violent Vickie. Thanks for staying along for the ride.

From Lima with Love • 56:52 Published: September 17, 2020 at 11:01 PM A great set! Psychic TV, James Holden, The Names, U2, 39 Steps, Killing Joke, and Asylum Party promoted all the way from Lima. Treat yourself to the stories behind the tracks and follow us into waves of darkness.

A Light That Never Goes Out • 50:37 Published: September 8, 2020 at 4:56 PM Brace yourselves.. We have yet another episode with 6 dark and beautiful tracks selected for you. We feature Lycia, ABC, Pink Industry, The Smiths, Section 25, and a very fresh band from Finland: Of Blood & Wine. What do most of these bands have in common? Listen, float away with us, and find out.

A Nice, Warm Glass of Blood Length 58:15, Published: September 1, 2020, at 9:44 PM The stories behind (Re)Mission, The Chameleons, Boy Harsher, Rendez-Vous, Heaven 17, and Ministry are featured in this episode.

The '80s Best Kept Secret 01:04:08 - Published: August 26, 2020 at 5:58 PM This week, we uncover the '80s best-kept secret: Trevor Horn and an amazing crew of talented people and musicians.. Also, we remember Adrian Borland from The Sound, sleep "Under the Milkyway", and we're getting ready for Autumn with Warpaint.

The Happy Goth Accident 01:08:41 Published: August 12, 2020 at 1:56 PM Your hosts discuss old, rare tracks and new obscurities. Enjoy the stories behind the work of New Order, Phantogram, The Cult, Bauhaus, Tangerine Dream, Ende Schneafliet and Michael Mann. After all, it's never too hot for some Cold Wave!

We Don't Need to Sell Our Soul 01:05:34 Published: August 4, 2020 at 5:30 PM In this episode, we discuss and play no less than 6 Darkwave and Dark electronic tracks. All killers and no fillers here. As our listeners are aware, we feature both old and new obscurities every week. Enjoy The Stone Roses, Richard Strange, Black Atlass, The Fall, The Shortwave Mystery and more with us.

Actually the S2 pilot episode: Blue Velveteens - 44:03 Published: June 30, 2020, at 8:34 PM The episode that seems not to know whether it's English or Dutch spoken. Thanks for tuning in. Come and descend with us into darkness. Featuring Grauzone, Okandi, Soft Kill, Spandau Ballet, Whispering Sons and a custom-made mashup by Jeroen: "Sweet Child o Velveteen".

Belgian Delights and Cats Whiskers (Season 1 - Dutch spoken). Episode 12, featuring: Whispering Sons – “Alone” A standout track from this Belgian post-punk band, “Alone” features brooding atmospheres and commanding vocals by Fenne Kuppens. The song gained notable success, charting in the national top 40—a rare achievement for a local alternative group. The Infected Visage – “The Steps” Departing f...

Science Fiction, Jesu & les Francais (Season 1 - Dutch spoken). Episode 11, featuring: 1. Tubeway Army – “Are 'Friends' Electric?” Released in 1979, this synth-driven track narrates a futuristic tale of robot prostitutes. Its unconventional structure and obscure lyrics contributed to its unexpected success, selling over a million copies and marking the genesis of synthpop. The Infected 2. Tiam...

Them Are Us Too Us Are Them (Season 1 - Dutch spoken). Episode 10, featuring: 1. Q Lazzarus – “Goodbye Horses” This haunting synth-pop track gained cult status after being featured in The Silence of the Lambs . The enigmatic singer, Q Lazzarus (real name Diane Luckey), was a New York taxi driver when director Jonathan Demme discovered her music. After years of obscurity, she resurfaced in 2018, re...

Shoegazing at the Waterfront (Season 1 - Dutch spoken). In Episode 9 of The Infected podcast, six tracks were featured: The Blue Nile – "Tinseltown in the Rain" A melancholic track from their 1984 debut album A Walk Across the Rooftops . The song serves as a homage to Glasgow and symbolizes dreams and loss. The Blue Nile, known for their atmospheric sound, struggled financially early on but gained...

In B-movies & LSD (Season 1 - Dutch spoken). In Episode 8 of The Infected podcast, six tracks were featured: Vision Video – "Inked in Red" Frontman Dusty, a paramedic and firefighter from Athens, Georgia, wrote this track as a metaphor for his personal journey from trauma to healing. B-Movie – "Corridors" From their 2016 album Climate of Fear , this song evokes the New Romantic vibe of the 198...

Our name is Frank, just Frank (Season 1 - Dutch spoken) featuring The Eternal Afflict – "San Diego" A German darkwave/industrial duo from Essen, originally known as Romantic Affliction. Their track "San Diego" is noted for its catchy nature. The Infected Mind.in.a.box & THYX – "Television Nation" A collaboration between Stefan Poiss's projects, blending techno, futurepop, and industrial metal...

Meer Muziek Dan Ooit (Season 1 - Dutch spoken) featuring Cocteau Twins – "In the Gold Dust Rush" A track from their second album Head Over Heels , showcasing their early, darker sound. For Against – "Amen Yves" An American band influenced by British wave bands, with this track from their 1985 album Echelons . Solar Bears – "Our Future Is Underground" An Irish duo known for instrumental tracks, wit...

Fairlights & French Love Triangles (Season 1 - Dutch spoken) featuring Martin Dupont – "Inside Out" A French band emerging from Marseille's punk scene in 1982, known for their unique blend of electronic music. Their final album, Hot Paradox (1987), is highlighted in the episode. Yello – "Domingo" A Swiss electronic duo, with "Domingo" being a track that tells the story of a fictional preacher,...

Immer Mit Der Ruhe (Season 1 - Dutch spoken) featuring Maska Genetik The solo project of Russian musician Dmitry Borisov, known for his angst-pop sound. The God Machine An alternative rock band from San Diego, noted for their dark, industrial-tinged music. The Underground Youth A Manchester-based band with a post-punk psychedelic sound reminiscent of the 1980s. Comsat Angels A British post-punk ba...

Episode 3 - En Toen Was Er Niets Meer (Season 1 - Dutch spoken) Once upon a time, we started this podcast in Dutch. Now, thanks to Spotify, we need to re-upload all our episodes once again. We may be speaking Dutch, which you may or may not do, but these episodes come complete with online show notes, a full (translateable) transcript in your podcast player, and anyway, the music speaks for itself!...

Episode 2 – Italy, Dust & Disease (Season 1- Dutch spoken) Once upon a time, we started this podcast in Dutch. Now, thanks to Spotify, we need to re-upload all our episodes once again. We may be speaking Dutch, which you may or may not do, but the music speaks for itself. You can find the show notes, videos, and pictures at https://theinfected.nl/2020/04/13/shownotes-episode-2/