Hi friends! We're going monthly with our podcast. Inspired by a conversation on Twitch during one of our DJ streams, we decided this time around to talk about horror movies. It's certainly influenced our DJ schtick. We have some recommendations and welcome yours!
In 1518, the city of Strasbourg was consumed by a strange epidemic: hundreds were struck by the irresistible urge to dance until they died. This incident of Dancing Mania was not the first, and no one knew the cause of such strange behaviour. In this episode, we discuss several incidents of dancing mania, as well as the theories - past and present - about its origin.
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Deathrock, goth’s weird cousin? Subgenre? Child of punk? On this episode we’ll be discussing the history, substance and international appeal of patch pant wearing, aquanet smelling weirdos with the help of members from Tears for the Dying and Altar De Fey.
Our guests this month are Adrya of Tears for the Dying and Kent of Altar de Fey!
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The History of Deathrock (intro)
80’s Deathrock 8:30
Shock 16:45
DIY 25:30
2000’s 33:45
Modern Deathrock 44:45
Politics 59:00
Album Review 1:15:00
Forbundet - Garmarn
Sinister Suggestions 1:35:30
References:
-Phantoms
-A Brief History of Deathrock
-Catholicism and Deathrock
This month we are talking all things German! Of course WGT gets some air time, but we’ll also be discussing the globalization of the goth community via twitch, the intricacies of the various subcultures like steampunk, EBM, Romantigoths and deathrockers in the big cities we all know, club culture, German goth bands, childhood stories and more. Zum Wohl!
Our guest this month is DJ Cyberpagan who you can catch on twitch and around the internet.
Introduction
Defining Goth through German Fashion 9:30
Clubbing 13:25
Goths on Twitch 30:51
The music of Germany 53:13
Moral Panics and German Culture 1:06:21
German Politics and Goth Ideology 1:10:00
Upcoming Content 1:40:00
References:
-East German Goth and the Specters of Marx
-B-Movie: Lust and Sound in West Berlin
-The German Gothic Subculture
-Searching for the True Meaning of goth in 2018
In this episode - we discuss underrated and overrated bands related to our scene. And Jay is ready to shit on fans of aggrotech.
Notes:
Sparks Brothers Documentary
(Feat. Mari Kattman) - Criminal
When a current artist you love pays homage to a classic song you enjoyed in your youth, it feels like magic… two forces of nature colliding to make a special song just for you. In this month’s chapter, Justin and Ed share cover songs from some of their favorite artists. Send your listener submissions/ suggestions to arcanemachinepodcast@gmail.com!
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The Tracklist:
1 – “Angry Inch” From Hedwig & the Angry Inch, by Type O Negative from the album Life is Killing Me (2003)
(Website)
2 – “Dominion” by The Sisters of Mercy, Covered by Information Society from the album Orders of Magnitude (2016)
(Bandcamp)
3 – “Head Like a Hole” by Nine Inch Nails, Covered by PIG from the album Covered in Nails: A Tribute to Nine Inch Nails (2006)
(Bandcamp)
4 – “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco, Covered by Front Line Assembly feat. Jimmy Urine from the album Wake Up the Coma (2019)
(Bandcamp)
5 – “Like a Prayer” by Madonna, Covered by BiGod 20 from the album It’s Up to You (1993)
(Website)
6 – “Supernaut (Trent Reznor Vocal Version)” by Black Sabbath, Covered by 1000 Homo DJs from the EP 1000 Homo DJs (1989)
(Website)
7 – “Red Flags & Long Nights” by She Wants Revenge, Covered by Leæther Strip from the album A Tribute To She Wants Revenge (2006)
(Bandcamp)
8 – “Enter Sandman” by Metallica, covered by Die Krupps from the album A Tribute to Metallica (1992)
(Website)
9 – “Are Friends Electric?” by Gary Numan, covered by Information Society from the album Don’t Be Afraid (1997)
(Bandcamp)
This month we invite DJs and musicians from different parts of Latin America on to talk about what it’s like to be part of the local and global community.
Our guests are Alexandra, Christian, Dani, Marima, and Tirza!
Introductions
What is goth 26:25
Is goth too European? 45:48
How are you treated where you live? 1:03:00
Goth families 1:19:00
What are the themes of Latinx music? 1:28:40
Do goths outside Latin America recognize that scene? 1:42:00
References:
Latin American band Master List
Tales of love, madness and death
Mexico Underground
Aura
Dona Pacha
El gotico en la novela historica mexicana del siglo
Ukraine Goth
History of Mexican Goth
South American Goth - Obscura Undead
Our mix features Nox Novacula & Profit Prison, Talk To Her, The Number H, Abu Nein, Julia Bondar, and aux animaux.
We're kicking off season 2, our second year of the podcast with the issues in DJ land and thoughts from listeners!
Featured song - N.A.N. - Black Water.
Greetings Darklings across the interwebs. In this week's interview, Ken, Collin, and Katy have the amazing opportunity to talk to Æðra Justice Burke from the band Fires. The group talks about how Fires came to be, where Æðra draws inspiration from, and amateur wrestling.
We’re celebrating Funker Vogt’s new release this month, as well as looking forward to some brand new Wumpscut! Also included: Some classics from Razed in Black, Information Society, Carpenter Brut, and more. Send your listener submissions/ suggestions to arcanemachinepodcast@gmail.com!
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The Tracklist:
1 – “Wicked + Extra Sensory Perception” by Mentallo & the Fixer from the album Continuum (1995)
(Bandcamp)
2 – “Reload (Long Edit)” by Ministry from the album Filth Pig (1996)
(Bandcamp)
3 – “Closing In 2.0” by Information Society from the album Don’t Be Afraid (1997)
(Website)
4 – “Blood Machines Theme” by Carpenter Brut from the album Blood Machines (2020)
(Bandcamp)
5 – “Olympus” by Funker Vogt from the album Element 115 (2021)
(Website)
6 – “Krieger” by Das Ich from the album Egodram (1998)
(Website)
7 – “Wreath of Barbs” by Wumpscut from the album Wreath of Barbs (2001)
(Bandcamp)
8 – “Blush” by Razed in Black from the album damaged (2003)
(Bandcamp)
Greetings Darklings across the interwebs. In this week's interview, Ken and Katy have the pleasure of talking with Dan Milligan and Scott-David Allen from the incredible brand new, dark shoegaze band, The Burying Kind. The group talks about Dan and Scott-David about their upcoming self-titled EP, how they found each other, and ask about their lives in music.
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They Wound Like Worms by Naching T. Kassa
voiced by Cedar George
theme music by Valentine Wolfe
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from the anthology Dark Divinations edited by Naching T. Kassa
It's the height of Queen Victoria's rule. Fog swirls in the gas-lit streets, while in the parlor, hands are linked. Pale and expectant faces gaze upon a woman, her eyes closed and shoulders slumped. The medium speaks, her tone hollow and inhuman. The seance has begun.
Join us as we explore fourteen frightening tales of Victorian horror, each centered around a method of divination. Can the reading of tea leaves influence the future? Can dreams keep a soldier from death in the Crimea? Can a pocket watch foretell a deadly family curse? From entrail reading and fortune-telling machines to prophetic spiders and voodoo spells, sometimes the future is better left unknown.
Choose your fate.
Choose your DARK DIVINATION.
With stories by: Stephanie Ellis, Hannah Hulbert, Daphne Strasert, Ash Hartwell, R.L. Merrill, Alan Fisher, Michael Fassbender, Joe L. Murr, Naching T. Kassa, Emerian Rich, Jon O'Bergh, Rie Sheridan Rose, Jeremy Megarge, and HRR Gorman
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Greetings Darklings across the interwebs. In this week's interview, Ken, Collin, and Katy have the amazing opportunity to talk to Marie from GRABYOURFACE. The group talks about how the new album, new interests, and the ultimate dream pizza. Check out more from GRABYOURFACE:
Music:
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Remember when goth gatherings existed? Wax nostalgic no more! You are cordially invited to join us at my estate in the woods. Dress yourself in your most comfortable finery, pour your favorite beverage and watch out for the candelabras. As we sit around our ornately carved table dripping in crushed velvet as we discuss Marilyn Manson, Big Dick Goth Boyfriends, and whether or not the ocean is soup.
Our guests this episode are Michelle and Carol!
References:
Big Dick Goth Boyfriend
Zakkarii’s Response
Who Killed Mister Moonlight
Undead
Part 2 of 2
Year: 1992
Albums: Wings of Joy, Cranes
The Marble Index, Nico
At journey's end, our doom-laden dreamers contemplate the fate of goth at the passing of its first golden age. With the big names gone or ploughing very different furrows, how did the faithful keep the flame of darkness burning? By creating a club scene and by forming their own bands in the underground indie scene. Stuart, guest contributor for this week, shares his first-hand knowledge of this scene, showing how it fulfilled the need to keep the shadows dancing, keeping the space of creative suffering open for all who feel compelled to travel the gloomy dominions of the human soul.
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Today’s episode - we present to you the enigmatic and iconic Klaus Nomi.
Video References –
Klaus Nomi and the Lime Tart:
His debut at the New Wave Vaudeville at Irving Plaza:
The Nomi Song Documentary:
His final performance:
We chat about some new albums from Affet Robot, Youth Code, and Dead When I Found Her, and rant about Florida.
Greetings Darklings across the interwebs. In this week's interview, Ken and Katy have the pleasure of talking with Drepsea from the industrial metal band, Programmable Animal. The group talk about how Programmable Animal evolved from a solo project to a full band, the behind-the-scenes look at the newest music videos, and get to know Drepsea a little more. Stick around until the end to see the video for "One Step To Hell" by Programmable Animal.
Part 1 of 2
Year: 1992
Albums: Wings of Joy, Cranes
The Marble Index, Nico
Finally, our misbegotten heroes arrive at their final podcast, calling upon a special guest to help them explore the fate of goth and alternative in the 1990s. Stuart collaborated with both Nick and Simon in their far-from-legendary bands, and went on to rack up a tour of duty as guitarist for bona fide goth success Children on Stun, after founding member Simon Manning sadly shuffled off this mortal coil. Paying tribute to Simon and charting the persistence of goth in its more underground forms throughout the lean 90s, our trio of miserabilists celebrate the undying appeal of the music and culture of the shadows.
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We’ve got a nice blend of Industrial Rock and Goth Rock this month, making for a very high-energy show. From metal-tinged tracks by Circle of Dust and Pitchshifter to unique takes on love songs from Panzer AG and She Wants Revenge, there’s a lot here to enjoy! 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 month. If you like what you hear, please visit the artists’ pages linked below and buy some music!
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The Belfry: A Home for Dark Culture: The Belfry is the home of excellent podcast Cemetery Confessions, plus interviews, art, and other podcasts rooted deeply in dark/ alternative lifestyles.
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The Tracklist:
1 – “Stigmata Martyr” by Bauhaus from the album In the Flat Field (1980)
(Website (unofficial))
2 – “Chasm” by Circle of Dust from the album Disengage (1998)
(Bandcamp)
3 – “The Beginning of the End” by HIM from the album Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666 (1997)
(Spotify)
4 – “Insect/ Suspect” by Pigface from the album Easy Listening… For Difficult Fuckheads (2003)
(Website)
5 – “Machine Gun GoGo” by Panzer AG from the album Your World is Burning (2006)
(Website)
6 – “WYSIWYG” by Pitchshifter from the album www.pitchshifter.com (1998)
(Bandcamp)
7 – “Take the World” by She Wants Revenge from the album Valleyheart (2011)
(Website)
8 – “NWO” by Ministry from the album Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and The Way to Suck Eggs (1992)
(Bandcamp)
Greetings Darklings. This week, Ken and Collin got the chance to talk to Matt Fanale, best known for his participation in bands like Caustic and Klack, about the most recent Caustic album, "A Succession Of Repetitive Beats". The trio also talks about pandemic life for musicians with young kids, the excitement of live streaming shows, spill the Goth Gossip, and so much more. Check out more: https://caustic.bandcamp.com/album/a-... Facebook: @causticmusic Instagram: @causticmf (Also available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, etc.)
This month we take a look at the rarely discussed but ever present subsection of goths who have been in the military. We’ll explore individualism, violence, and yes, politics. Our guests for this episode are Esmeralda and Dusty of the band Vision Video.
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Part 2 of 2
Year: 1991
Albums: Odds 'n' sods, one-hit wonders, outliers & honourable mentions
Continuing their grab-bag of oddities and outlier tracks, our diminutive weirdos hold up Flesh for Lulu, Leonard Cohen and, dare I say it, even a track by Ultravox for special mention. In the stories of their lives, the year of 1991 saw dreams begin to fade and new ideas take their place, as the horizons of adulthood loomed more solidly into view.
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This month, Arcane Machine celebrates two milestones: our 1 year anniversary, and the close of one of the most terrifying years in modern history. It’s been a crazy journey! Fortunately, while there’s a lot of 2020 content we’d like to forget, there was also a ton of incredible music put forth by goth and industrial artists. So starting an Arcane Machine January tradition, Justin and Ed will celebrate their podcast birthday by looking back at the previous year’s music and picking some of their favorites. Please enjoy some new music by AM faves like Rotersand and Der Prosector, along with newcomers like The Kentucky Vampires and Night Club. 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 month. If you like what you hear, please visit the artists’ pages linked below and buy some music!
Social Media:
The Belfry: A Home for Dark Culture: The Belfry is the home of excellent podcast Cemetery Confessions, plus interviews, art, and other podcasts rooted deeply in dark/ alternative lifestyles.
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The Tracklist:
1 – “Miss Negativity” by Night Club from the album Die Die Lullaby (2020)
(Bandcamp)
2 – “Saint Vincent” by The Kentucky Vampires from the album Crimson Curse (2020)
(Bandcamp)
3 – “Operation C.O.C.K.S.U.R.E” by Cocksure from the album Operation C.O.C.K.S.U.R.E (2020)
(Bandcamp)
4 – “Travel In Time” by Renard from the album Waking up in a Different World (2020)
(Bandcamp)
5 – “Badland” by PIG from the album Pain is God (2020)
(Bandcamp)
6 – “You’re Being Lied To” by Der Prosector from the EP Car Bomb (2020)
(Bandcamp)
7 – “Out Here” by Junebug from the album Too Late to Love You (2020)
(Bandcamp)
8 – “You Know Nothing” by Rotersand from the album How Do You Feel Today (2020)
(Bandcamp)