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Seatemples Delivers a Dose of Gothgaze in Their New EP ‘Los Templos Marinos’

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Patricio Zenteno and Priscila Ugalde of Seatemples
Patricio Zenteno and Priscila Ugalde of Seatemples

Seatemples has been active in the goth music scene for over a decade and continues to entrance listeners with their sound from their homebase in Chile. I had the pleasure of interviewing the members a couple of years ago. At the time, they hinted at a larger project they had in the works. That project was their EP, Los Templos Marinos, which they just released. I immersed myself in the songs and am impressed by what they’ve produced.

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Macabre Shoutout: The Dead Electrics Unveils Their Latest Single “Thots and Prayers”

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Jimmy of The Dead Electrics
Jimmy of The Dead Electrics

The Dead Electrics arrived on the alternative music scene a few years ago when they debuted their first track in 2018. Since then, they’ve produced a mix of singles and an EP catering to the post-punk, darkwave, and industrial music crowds. They describe their style as “Music for the Strange of Heart.” Their newest song, “Thots and Prayers,” continues the band’s exploration into cryptic realms and subject matter.

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Dark Alternative Band In Isolation Releases Final EP: ‘Light in Darker Times’

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'Light In Darker Times' EP by In Isolation
Light In Darker Times EP by In Isolation

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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Macabre Shoutout: Black Rose Moves Releases New Song “Ghost Town”

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Grant Leon and Mark Neat of Black Rose Moves
Grant Leon and Mark Neat of Black Rose Moves

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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Macabre Shoutout: Black Rose Moves Makes Their Grand Debut With “Summer of Sorrow”

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Grant Leon and Mark Neat of Black Rose Moves
Grant Leon and Mark Neat of Black Rose Moves

There’s no denying that the goth music scene continues to grow, and Black Rose Moves is a testament to that. The duo consists of Grant Leon and Mark Neat who are based in Birmingham in the UK. They’re a new band that’s putting their own twist on the darkwave and post-punk genres. Their single, “Summer of Sorrow,” marks their grand debut and, despite the title, makes you want to dance your sorrows away instead of wallow.

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Goth & Post-Punk Sounds Collide in the Music of Chilean Band Seatemples

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Seatemples members Priscila and Patricio
Seatemples members Priscila and Patricio

Since 2014, Seatemples has been hypnotizing listeners with their songs. They’re a Chilean band that’s adding to the diversity of the goth scene and helping to bring more Latin American groups within the genre to the forefront. Their music blends various sounds that fall under the wide goth genre umbrella, including shoegaze, post-punk, goth rock and darkwave. As they approach their 10-year anniversary as a group, they’re continuing to create and flourish.

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Absinthe Vows: ‘Sunlight Stabs’ Album Review & Interview

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Absinthe Vows
Absinthe Vows

Hailing from Columbus, OH, Absinthe Vows is a band blending gothic rock, post punk and darkwave with hints of alternative rock. The variety of genres their music possesses makes it interesting and entertaining to take in. They released their second album, Sunlight Stabs, earlier this year, and I’m reviewing it, as well as interviewing the group about their music.

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Spotlight on In Isolation: Uniting 80s New Wave & Dark Alternative Beats

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Albums | Singles| Soundtracks by In Isolation
Albums | Singles| Soundtracks by In Isolation

How the band, In Isolation, has gone under my radar for so many years, is beyond me, but I’m thrilled to have been able to experience their music recently. It’s a fascinating blend of ‘80s New Wave and dark alternative sounds. They debuted their first single, “The Wrong Girl,” in 2007 and have gone on to produce a wealth of songs. This past June, the group released their latest project, Albums | Singles| Soundtracks, which delivers a retrospective of their past 15 years creating music.

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