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Hurtsfall is creating a unique and captivating sound that brings together goth and soul. Their latest track, “Lost Souls (Driving at Night),” puts vampires in the spotlight and, being a vampire enthusiast, that caught my attention. With this new release, the band is deepening their foray into dark, intriguing soundscapes.
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Ceremony Shadows is gearing up to release a full-length album in the near future and has dropped another track that will be part it, “Reclaim.” The group, which consists of members Timo, Anastasia, and Jakub, produces evocative ritual darkwave music with compelling messages. Their latest single beckons listeners to take back their autonomy.
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Divine Shade continues to unleash their neo industrial rock sounds into the ether with their latest single, “Hate And Oblivion.” The band is based in Lyon, France, and has already collaborated with prominent figures in the industrial music scene, from Gary Numan to former Nine Inch Nails drummer, Chris Vrenna. The new single gives a taste of a bigger forthcoming project.
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After 20 years of creating music together, In Isolation has released their final EP, Light in Darker Times. The UK-based band has built a reputation for blending various alternative music genres, including new wave, darkwave, and post-punk, and has left a mark on underground music scenes. I had the pleasure of reviewing their 2022 project, Albums | Singles | Soundtracks and am here to give some insight into their latest work.
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For more than a decade, Dilemma has been creating darkly alternative music. It’s a New York-based solo project that was established by producer Alex Elias. The latest EP Becoming Alive was my introduction to his music and it interestingly fuses together various genres that create a cyber gothic nightclub atmosphere. Let’s dive deeper, shall we?
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Did you know there is a 1931 Spanish-language film version of Dracula? It was released the same year as the notorious adaptation starring Bela Lugosi. When LA Opera announced this would be their movie selection for Halloween, I was ecstatic. Every year during the last weekend of October, they choose a horror film to play that’s accompanied by live orchestra. I knew this was a rare opportunity I couldn’t miss, and I’m here to share it with you.
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Hot on the heels of their debut single “Summer of Sorrow,” Black Rose Moves has released another track for your summer listening pleasure, “Ghost Town.” If this is your first time learning about the band, allow me to introduce you. The group hails from Birmingham, UK, and consists of Grant Leon and Mark Neat. Their music embraces darkwave and post-punk sounds, exuding rhythms that are easy to dance to. Here’s a closer look at their new song.
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Dark soundscapes are emanating from Scandinavian lands, generated by Mörksugga. This one-man band was formed by Ulrik who’s based in Sweden and has been involved in the music scene since he was a teen. He recently released his first full-length album titled Så Småningom Tar Allting Slut, which translates to “eventually, everything ends.” The work is riveting and has a pounding intensity that persists from start to finish.
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Much of the music that is popular in mainstream media and plays on radio stations appears to adhere to a fixed formula dominated by monotonous themes and superficiality. So, listening to a group like Castle De Crux is quite revitalizing and enlightening. The band’s debut EP, Demons We Create, and new single “So Many Monsters” aren’t afraid to deviate from the norm and explore the shadows that society attempts to hide.
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When you play 7 Uthras, be prepared to enter a post-apocalyptic world where shadows prevail. This is the second album by Ulvtharm, a musical project from the creative mind of Jouni Ollila, who is also the co-founder of the black industrial group MZ 412. In this new work, he constructs a decaying landscape where all hope is seemingly lost for humanity. The amalgamation of dark ambient and industrial sounds delivers an enigmatic and cinematic listening experience.
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