| The synthetic dream foundation - "Behind the gates of horn and ivory" |
[24 Apr 2008|07:15pm] |
The synthetic dream foundation has a new album, entitled "Behind the gates of horn and ivory" coming out at the end of this month. The sound clips on their site sound phenomenal. Anyone else had a chance to listen to the sample mp3s yet? I think this is going to be the best TSDF album yet.
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[08 Apr 2008|02:58pm] |
 The latest issue of my magazine, THE MICK 43, is now up for free download featuring, as you’ll see from the cover, Anne Sudworth in a seriously in-depth interview, with photos taken at Horace Walpole’s Strawberry Hill House, the home of English Gothic, where Anne is having her current exhibition. You really should see this. A bit special!
Other interviews, in alphabetical order, are with Ars Phoenix, following their ravishing electronic/indie explosion. Attrition on the new claustrophobic album detailing the life and crimes of Britain’s most successful (sic) female mass murderess (and the creepy curio in Martin’s possession). By Blood Alone uncover why their genuinely strange rocky hybrid works with Goth, dperd take us through the moving emotional splendour of their second album proper, and we have Hugo Zombie on life after the Naughty Zombies split, and his mighty debut EP. Moldig try to fathom all the interest coming their way for their album which crosses genres with ease, No Tears are justifiably proud of their excellent second album with its mixture of dark melodic energy and devious lyrical intrigue, and The Stompcrash are similarly excited about their debut, Italian Goth-Punk glory at its finest.
Reviews, I’ve done a few, but then again……
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Download free at: http://www.mickmercer.com/themick.html
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[15 Mar 2008|01:34pm] |
Issue 42 of my online magazine is available for free download, featuring interviews with BELL HOLLOW – USA, CELLULOID – UK, COCKATOO – CANADA, DEMONIKA & THE DARKLINGS – USA, MIDNIGHT CONFIGURATION – UK, THE DAUGHTERS OF BRISTOL – USA and UNEXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN – USA, along with a weird cautionary tale from Martin of ATTRITION (UK) - plus the usual reviews galore, with full details and cover pic behind the cut.
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THE MICK 42 http://www.mickmercer.com/themick.html
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| Possession This Friday |
[18 Feb 2008|10:55am] |
Don't forget - this Friday will be the first ever POSSESSION goth / industrial night at Sound Circus in Bournemouth.
With DJs Pete Scathe and Katykitten.
Now with added Burlesque!
Come along :D
Myspace: www.myspace.com/possessionclub
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7596955101
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| Like to shop? |
[06 Feb 2008|12:05pm] |
Hey everyone!
My name is Alexandra Olteanu, the PR intern at the Canadian fashion label, Morph Clothing. Since we are conducting extensive in-house research on the best places to shop for edgy clothes, I thought our community is one of the best places to ask about this. Thought you guys would enjoy participating in our project. All you have to do is tell us your favorite places to shop in your city and/or around the world!
Looking forward to hear about your likes.
Alexandra Olteanu
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[05 Feb 2008|04:48pm] |
ARE YOU IN A BAND – INFO REQUEST FOR MY NEW BOOK
I am doing a new book on Goth, this time concentrating solely on bands, in the Goth genre itself, and overlapping scenes of Deathrock, Punk Noire, Post-Punk, Ethereal, Heavenly Voices, Faery, Ambient, Dark electronics/folk/country, Neo-classical, Horror Rock, Gothabilly and all the rest. (I am not interested in Neo-folk, club-style electronics/electro, Art-Noise which I see as Indie, or mainstream Industrial which is decorated Rock.)
I am going through all the lists I have assembled to send out info requests but if you see this first and beat me to it then hurrah! Also, for any new bands I may not be aware of you, but once you see this please join in. If you are not in a band but wish to recommend some likely urls please feel free. (Please don’t post any info here but send to the requested locations behind the cut.) Obviously I want this to be a fully International book, which is why I am posting requests worldwide.
Info tucked discreetly away
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[01 Feb 2008|11:45am] |
THE MICK 41 is now online for free download. 98 pages, full of some of the most intriguing and enjoyable artists around. Interviews with ANDI SEX GANG, CHESTER, MAX EIDER, HERB PROJECT, PRISCILLA HERNÁNDEZ, PLACE4TEARS and THE SLEEP OF REASON, plus varied reviews. Full contents detail and cover pic behind the cut:
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Download here: http://www.mickmercer.com/themick.html
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[02 Jan 2008|04:08pm] |
 THE MICK 40 is a beast at 9mb (230 pages) but hopefully makes up for a year in which ill health too often reduced my output, which always prays on my mind like a priest on my head. I know it's not regionally-specific, more International, but I hope people are interested. A couple of hundred reviews, my top 10 Albums of 2007, plus interviews the like of which you simply won’t find in traditional Goth magazines. I have the luxury of space and use it to tease out detail print mags can’t emulate, on top of which I’ve been lucky enough to hit upon the most articulate individuals and the depth is here for all to see – really enjoyable and intriguing, imaginative chats with And Also The Trees, Ataraxia, Cult With No Name, Deadchosvky, Hannah Fury, Niceville, Starcry and Uninvited Guest. Seriously, you’ll love it. Even if you are not into these particular bands, or have yet to encounter them, the way they discuss things will keep you gripped.
Download free from http://www.mickmercer.com/themick.html - just right click as ‘Save Target As’, don’t try and open, that takes ages! Next month I’d like to pop up a request for specific info relating to Goth bands in your area, as I am writing a new book on Goth, concentrating solely on bands, and I want to find as many as possible and particularly anything new.
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| d2 Poole |
[12 Dec 2007|04:15pm] |
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d2 in Poole is closing down on the 31 December. They currently have a closing down sale (brands include Vans, YSL, Babycham, RocketDog, Hoi Polloi...)
21 Falkland Square
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1ER
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| Calling all musicians... |
[17 Sep 2007|10:50pm] |
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Since there doesn't seem to be one yet (that I can find), I have created this....
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It's to help those of us who wear too much black or UV and like to make music, find others who wear too much black or UV and like to make music. Every other forum seems flooded with metalheads and people who still say "Madchester". Seriously, it is not easy finding musicians into our kind of music.
So, if you're a knob-twiddler looking for shouter, or a hitter of things looking for a plucker of stringy things, this is the place for you.
My apologies, but I'm gonna x-post this like hell.
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| Radio Golgotha - News & Upcoming Events |
[02 Sep 2007|09:06pm] |
It has been an incredible first month. We have had hundreds of unique listeners
tune in from as far away as Finland, Canada, Hong Kong and dozens from our home
base in Tampa, FL. We are particularly happy to welcome out German visitors
which have made up almost 20% of our listenership. Now that we have stablized
some of the technical launch issues, we will continue to add to our library of albums
so that there will new music in rotation everyday including some smaller, but very
interesting regional talent.
We also have new sets from DJ Devious, Maus and DJ Xanthus set to premiere
next week. In the next few months, we'll continue this trend with the programming
shifting towards more Djs, more often. You'll hear club sets from England, Germany
and all over the US.
Thanks for your continuous support!!
-Radio Golgotha Staff
www.radiogolgotha.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
| Wednesday 9/5/2007 3:00 PM EST | Set Debut
Senor Dick is back with new set and asks Where is the Youth? It's not what you are thinking... |
| Sunday 9/9/2007 2:00 PM EST | Set Debut
Artificial is the name of this set by DJ Maus. Avoid the Sunday drivers and tune-in to this Electro-Pop set. Turn it up for a perfect backdrop for those Sunday chores. |
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| Radio Golgotha - Streaming LIVE |
[12 Aug 2007|03:32pm] |
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The newest and hottest Gothic & Industrial radio station is finally
streaming live for your listening delight!
Radio Golgotha is an ongoing project with new Djs, a new Music section
and photo gallery as well as an updated chat room on the near horizon.
Whether you'll listen while updating your myspace/facebook profile,
writing your dissertation or slaying virtual dragons, you can find your
soundtrack here.
Check it out, and bookmark it!
www.radiogolgotha.com
www.myspace.com/radiogolgotha
Your ears will thank you for it.
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| Gotta get out more... |
[11 Jul 2007|11:23am] |
Well currently my clubbing experience of BlackMachine and Sound Circus (formerly The Villa). Which is great and all. But it's always the same faces and I fancy meeting some new people.
So does anybody have any recommendations for good nights out. Come on people what excitement am I missing out on?
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| Just a lil Reminder |
[25 May 2007|08:50am] |
Saturday 26th May!
Blackmachine Live (http://www.black-machine.co.uk) @ The Portman Hotel, 97 Ashley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth have the incredible Faces Of Sarah Playing ! (http://www.facesofsarah.com/) along with DJ's Vlydian, Spunky Lobster and Sarge and a 2am licence its going to be a amazing night!
01202 393499 if you need more details
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| COLUMBINE. Industrial Livejournal Community |
[09 May 2007|08:18pm] |
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COLUMBINE. has created a Livejournal Community
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( Music, Info, Pictures! )
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| Saturday 28th April – Blackmachine Live - Bournemouth / Dorset |
[24 Apr 2007|09:07pm] |
Blackmachine, Bournemouth's premier event for dark alternative music. Currently held on the last Saturday of the month at the Portman Hotel, Boscombe, Bournemouth, hours are 9:00pm until 2:00am. Entry price is £5.00 and incorporates two live bands from the Gothic/Industrial genres each night, plus sets from DJ's, highlighting the genres of music listed below..
GOTHIC * INDUSTRIAL* DARKWAVE * DARK ELECTRO * GOTHIC/DARK METAL
Ring 01202 393499 and ask for Adam or Email Incurus@ntlworld
www.black-machine.co.uk
Live This Month -- THE WAY OF ALL FLESH
This months Blackmachine is sure to shake the "i cant go to whitby" blues away! Unashamed Gothic Rock is what The Way Of All Flesh describe themselves, Sisters and Bahaus striding side by side with the industrial influences of bands like NIN and Ministry, listen to them at www.twoaf.com and see if you are as impressed as I was then get on down here and enjoy the night with a 2am finish, decent drinks and a great atmosphere!
Oh, coming down a long way? Why not give us a ring on 01202 393499, The portman has a limited number of hotel rooms available for those on a long distance journey!
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| Top local band (Trauma Pet) supporting Sheep on Drugs |
[12 Jan 2007|11:48am] |
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| Madness & Aggrolites |
[03 Dec 2006|09:29pm] |
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bic.co.uk/Box_Office/event_details.asp?event=3453
one of my favourite bands at the moment, The Aggrolites, are supporting Madness at the BIC on the 17th December 2006!
who's going? I only just found out the Aggrolites are supporting (it doesn't mention them on bic.co.uk). I'd so like to see this gig!
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| Corporate whore (cheap glow sticks) |
[03 Nov 2006|02:15pm] |
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Hope you’ll forgive using livejournal for a bit of blatant advertising.
The company I work for has just acquired AlterEglow. A website that sells OmniGlow glow sticks (and other stuff) at low prices (£8.93 for 10 6” sticks inc. P&P and Vat). We also don’t mind you popping into the office to buy stuff (but best to phone ahead if you do). Why not have a look at the website. http://www.altereglow.co.uk or ring 01258 457 518
We’re open Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm.
P.S. Please tell ‘em Drac sent ya. :)
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