It's Midnight Somewhere: Recent Episodes
DJs Mistress McCutchan and The Wasteland
DJ Mistress McCutchan and The Wasteland, two ex-New Yorkers living in Toronto, discuss music for the darkly inclined and issues around the goth scene.
In this episode, we chat with music activist, Shellee Howes, about how Goths for Sanctuaries came about and how she shares her passion for music. The Wasteland totally gets the credit for that title.Song featured: Amazing Space Frogs by (I'm Into) Necrophilia
We're back on track and here to talk about new music. Our discussion covers thoughts on current tours and albums from Theo Vandenhoff, Hallows, Korine, Delirium, Cult Strange, Moris Blak and A Culture of Killing.
On this episode, we tackled a heavy topic and took a dive into our own experiences and journeys. Neurodivergent friends: you are not alone!
Song featured: Spectrums by Stoneburner
After recently DJing a wedding, I contemplated what I'd play for a goth wedding.
This mixtape episode features: Last Beat of My Heart by Siouxsie & The Banshees, This Love by Craig Armstrong, Somebody by Depeche Mode, Sacrifice by London After Midnight, Lips Like Sugar by Echo & The Bunnymen, Shadow of Love by The Damned, This Twilight Garden by The Cure, For Last and Forever by Azar Swan, and This Love Is Dark by Licorice Chamber.
What would you include in a goth wedding playlist?
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On this episode, we were joined by Isaac Howlett to talk about Empathy Test, the wide range of listeners they've garnered, and playing festivals in the age of covid.
On this episode, The Wasteland, our local underground dweller, and Mistress McCutchan, recovering from covid, dive into a tonne of summer releases featuring October Burns Black, Encephalon, NNHMN, Black Rose Burning, Kill Shelter, RetCon, Mark Stewart, The Bellwether Syndicate, Harsh Symmetry, and The Number H.
Hey all, this is The Wasteland with a mixtape of new music for your summer dance party needs. Track listing: ΣΕΘ (SET) - T.V. People, MORGUE VVITCH - Midnight Sun of Summer (Extended Mix), HUBRID - LE RODEUR [MASKED Remix ], BLACK LIGHT ODYSSEY - The Beat, AYRIA - No One Asked You, JUNKSISTA - Oxytocin High, RANDOLPH & MORTIMER vs ROÜGE - Sermon Three (David Carretta Remix), DESTRYUR - Corpse Boogie (Moris Blak Remix), and RENDERED - Democrazy
Learn about the roots of dub in our chat with local musician and DJ, Dave Rout, and hear the influences on the music we know and love. Our producer insisted on this episode, and we enjoyed exploring.
Our playlist includes Autosuggestion by Joy Division, Under The Thunder (Ignore The Dub) by Alien Sex Fiend, Black Panta by The Upsetters, Now We Lustre by Tones on Tail, Turn To Red by Killing Joke, I Love A Man In A Uniform (Dub Version) by Gang of Four, African Roots by King Tubby, Super Dub (feat. Mark Stewart) by Nun Gun, and She Is Beyond Good And Evil by The Pop Group.
Hey all. This is a bonus episode mixtape including songs from bands Mistress McCutchan saw while travelling in Germany.
Track listing:
EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN - Seven Screws
BEDLESS BONES - Jack The Ripper
KITE - Hand Out The Drugs
LINEA ASPERA - Synapse
TOTENWALD - Black Drops
KADEADKAS - Carry The Sun
TWISTED NERVE - Medusa
GRUNDEIS - Run
AUSGANG - (You've Got The) Hots For Christ
13TH CHIME - Coffin Maker
It’s been a bit of a break between travelling and equipment issues, but we are thrilled to bring you some Canadian content! In this episode, we’ve interviewed Roland Marckwort of the Ottawa-based duo Violentene, who shares his latest direction and his experience in making music right now.
Do check out Otherworld on Bandcamp: https://violentene.bandcamp.com/
In this episode, we talk about the return of live music in this weird world of ours.
What makes a show memorable? Our featured songs are from Ministry, The Psychedelic Furs, Orphyx, and Grundeis.
On this episode, we create a playlist of songs to make you feel your feelings. Tracks from Actors, Traitrs, Holygram, Kite, Dismantled, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
In this episode, we're pleased to chat with Jack Armondo of Panic Priest about the vinyl release of his second album, Second Seduction, as well as the video for Lonely City and what's on his playlist.
On this episode, we catch up with Caitlin Stokes of Corlyx to chat about making music, being resilient, and how music saves.
Do check out the new EP, Raindrops, on Bandcamp!
On this episode we talk about albums from Puce Mary, Author & Punisher, Nyx Division, Kota Kira, Ductape, and iVardensphere, as well as some of the Ukrainian benefit albums currently out and Ukrainian bands.
In this episode, we talk to musician and producer, Jason Corbett, from Jacknife Sound in Vancouver about Actors, touring, and music.
This time around, we talk about our take on Boy Harsher's film, The Runner, and salute the various women in horror from glamour ghouls and characters to directors, producers, and actresses.
On this episode, we chatted with drag artist and musician, DIS about their art, music, and new album, Vulturine.
Vulturine is out now on Bandcamp: https://dismusick.bandcamp.com/album/vulturine
On this episode we talked to Antoni Maiovvi, musician and founder of Giallo Disco Records about horror movie soundtracks, neo-giallo, and Grace Jones saving New York from a coked up David Bowie.
In this episode we relate two of our loves together music and horror films, and run from giallo to giallo disco, horror soundtracks with gothy songs to horror samples, and horror punk.
Songs featured:
WLDV - Cry of the Banshee
Antoni Maiovvi & Réka - Karaoke Night
John Carpenter - Night (Zola Jesus & Dean Hurley Remix)
Dream Black - Mommy
Andi Sexgang - The Naked and the Dead
T.S.O.L. - Code Blue
Both Mistress McCutchan and The Wasteland get drunk and talk about this year's albums.
Songs highlighted:
Stonewall Was A Riot by Wreckage Dance
Violence by Kanga
Minimalistic by Wingtips
More by Odonis Odonis
Caída Libre by Diavol Strâin
In Deep by Noktva
Sex Magick by HAEX
On this episode, we talk about our current situation in covid times and the global vaccine divide. We've got the current scoop from Ash Code, Diavol Strain, Pontagulha and DJ BeauTato.
Featured songs:
Herz der Niemand by Diavol Strain
Tarde Demais by Pontagulha
Also noted - Information on covid treatment pills
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/covid-antiviral-drugs-merck-pfizer-pills-work-rcna5317
Did you miss us? Happy spooky season! This month we celebrate a master of horror - the iconic Vincent Price.
Songs: Saint Vincent by The Kentucky Vampires
The Black Widow by Alice Cooper
It's been a minute since we've actually talked about music finds, and today we feature Desperate Journalist (Maximum Sorrow), Bara Hari (Dark New Day), Batavia (Mythos), Qual (Tenebris in Lux), Esses (Bloodletting for the Lonely), and Perturbator (Lustful Sacrifices).
Thank you for supporting new music! We won't get political until we do... whoops.
We're living in strange times here in Toronto as things start opening. More than half of the city is fully vaccinated, and things are changing. We wanted to reach out to folks within the scene to see where they're at with moving forward.
We recognize the folks who contributed their voices are from countries where vaccinations are generally accessible. Currently, the global south is experiencing an apocalyptic situation due to a lack of access to affordable vaccines. There have been efforts to waive the patents to these publicly funded, desperately needed vaccines in order to increase manufacturing and lower costs, but several first world leaders are actively blocking that effort. The ever-evolving variants threaten to undermine all of our efforts. Unless you have a medical condition that prohibits you from being jabbed, please go get vaccinated.
This pandemic is a global problem and needs a global solution and until all of us are safe, none of us are.
Our guests:
DJs Arcanus & Motia of Xiled Radio
https://www.xiledradio.com/
Brian Graupner
https://thegothsicles.bandcamp.com/
DJ Uriel
https://www.mixcloud.com/mistressmccutchan/sounds-ov-thee-shadows-mixtape-edition-with-uriel-may-2020/
DJ Darkwave
https://www.mixcloud.com/DJDarkwave/
Mari Kattman
https://marikattman.bandcamp.com/
Tara Van Flower
https://lycia.bandcamp.com/
DJ Azy Bats
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYpDKDYdNkpAPtzkjW1_6Ew
Clint
https://bloodbells.bandcamp.com/releases
The New Order
https://www.mixcloud.com/TheNewOrder/
DJ Cyberpagan
https://www.death-rock.de/
DJ Mortasha Kinski
https://www.mixcloud.com/DJ_Kinski/
Steven Archer
http://www.egolikeness.com/
Matt Hart
https://matthart.bandcamp.com/
On this episode, we talk music because we are a music podcast, and have a couple new songs to share. We also mull around the question - can problematic artists be redeemed?
Featured songs:
When the Clown Cries by Jason Priest
https://midnightmannequin.bandcamp.com/album/jason-priest-is-missing
Magdalene by Traitrs
https://traitrs.bandcamp.com/album/the-sick-tired-and-ill
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 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 Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Z0_H4sZcE
Sparks
https://allsparks.com/
Fires (Feat. Mari Kattman) - Criminal
https://firesnashville.bandcamp.com/track/fires-feat-mari-kattman-criminal
Walking in the Opposite Direction Documentary
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/adrianborland/179958213
Do You Feel That Way Too? From Dune Altar
https://www.dunealtar.com/product/do-you-feel-that-way-too-a-tribute-to-the-sound-cd
Haujobb
https://haujobb.bandcamp.com/
For today's episode, we've compiled a mixtape of our latest finds from Bandcamp.
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.
Today’s episode - we present to you the enigmatic and iconic Klaus Nomi.
Video References –
Klaus Nomi and the Lime Tart:
https://youtu.be/NMO6kNNRor8
His debut at the New Wave Vaudeville at Irving Plaza:
https://youtu.be/cqWa2Zbitss
The Nomi Song Documentary:
https://youtu.be/NySeTvdNtEw
His final performance:
https://youtu.be/TnkVgKzKPt8
We chat about some new albums from Affet Robot, Youth Code, and Dead When I Found Her, and rant about Florida.
A voice you've been hearing on the podcast since the beginning - the lovely and talented Robyn Bright joins us to talk about her band Cockatoo, her involvement in Bloody Blue Darlings, the cross-section of punk and goth, and that vapourwave is garbage.
Music links:
https://cockatoocockatoo.bandcamp.com/
https://disjectamembra.bandcamp.com/
https://bloodybluedarlings.bandcamp.com/
Hey folks - this time around, we've got a mix tape for you of our pre-roll songs from Prophecy.
Track listing:
DECEMBER - In Vain
ACTORS - Mining For Heart
DAMSEL IN THE DOLLHOUSE - Spectral Anomalies
VIRE - Con Fiction
A>M - Dead Things
TRICK CASKET - Crashing in Reverse
KYMAVR - Rebirth
FIRES - Bitch Corona
SWAN WASH - Yard
BLACK ROSE BURNING - Waiting For The Night
AFFET ROBOT - Saplantıların Kölesiyim
JUNKSISTA - Dirty Christmas
CAPUT MEDUSAE - Kiss Me Deadly
For our last episode of the year, we chat about some favourites released this year.
Karlův Týn - https://giantwaves1.bandcamp.com/album/-
Ye Gods - https://liesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dumah
Houses of Heaven - https://housesofheaven.bandcamp.com/album/silent-places
M‡яc▲ll▲ - https://mcll.bandcamp.com/album/chiral
Dead Born Babies - https://deadbornbabies.bandcamp.com/
Deep Cavity - https://deepcavity.bandcamp.com/
Faderhead - https://faderhead.bandcamp.com/album/2077-cyberpunk-ep
This episode contains shenanigans. We had a delightful chat with Clint Jerome of Blood Bells about his band, his DJ livestreams, goth in Texas, and buying music.
https://bloodbells.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gh0ul_whip/
Songs featured:
Hollow Eyes by Red Lorry Yellow Lorry
Secret by Blood Bells
Westerners by Boy Harsher
While the debate of what qualifies as goth will be forever debated on the internet, there are various genres that qualify as goth adjacent and could certainly fit into a dark music lover's collection. One of us may have been a little tipsy and a little rambly, too, so apologies in advance!
Music mentioned:
Camouflage - One Fine Day
https://www.discogs.com/Camouflage-One-Fine-Day/release/422482
Bitch Falcon - Turn To Gold
https://bitchfalcon.bandcamp.com/track/turn-to-gold
Them Are Us Too - Eudamonia
https://themareustoo.bandcamp.com/track/eudamonia
Tribal AD - La Nicotina (Na-Hag Remix)
https://bthw.bandcamp.com/track/la-nicotina-na-hag-remix
Solace - Blood Oil Gold
https://www.discogs.com/Various-Strange-Flesh/release/1107157
Ho9909 - Street Power
https://www.discogs.com/HO99O9-Street-Power/release/11556707
Atari Teenage Riot - Activate
https://www.discogs.com/Atari-Teenage-Riot-Activate/master/265363
NOTE: Sarah Records is based out of Bristol, not Brighton. I misspoke!
We have a lot of love for Chicago, and beyond Wax Trax, we highlight several bands from the Windy City in this episode.
Recommended viewing:
Industrial Accident—The Story of Wax Trax! Records
https://www.waxtraxrecords.com/v-a-industrial-accident-the-story-of-wax--34015748.html
The History of Industrial Music - Chicago documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbFt-UPoNeQ
Songs featured:
Pigface, Alles Ist Mein
Bonemen of Barumba, Pity It Ain't
Hide, Man's Best Friend
https://hide3.bandcamp.com/track/mans-best-friend
Wingtips, After the Storm
https://wingtips.bandcamp.com/album/exposure-therapy
Visceral Anatomy, Lipswitch
https://oraculorecords.bandcamp.com/album/modern-anguish
Fee Lion, Blood Sisters
https://feelion.bandcamp.com/album/blood-sisters
The Bellwether Syndicate, Republik
https://thebellwethersyndicate.bandcamp.com/
On this episode, we chat with DJs Arcanus & Motia of Xiled Radio about their show, DJing online, music we love and Convergence in Boston.
Music mentions:
https://ahcama-sotz.bandcamp.com/album/new-skin-for-old-tribals
https://crystalgeometry.bandcamp.com/track/agent-orange
https://bedlessbones.bandcamp.com/album/after-malaise
https://witchofthevale.bandcamp.com/album/changeling
Listen to Xiled Radio on Thursday and Sunday nights at 10pm EDT.
https://www.twitch.tv/xiledradio
On this episode, we take a look at the iconic Bela Lugosi. In his portrayal of Dracula, he defined the aesthetic and demeanor of vampires for generations to come, and as goths and horror fans, why not talk about the actor immortalized by Bauhaus?
Our podcast background soundtrack includes Romanian folk from Béla Bartók, Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony No.8, Phillip Glass’ Dracula Suite, Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "Plan 9 from Outer Space”, Music from the soundtrack for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, a contemporary soundtrack by Kostika Collaku, Bauhaus’ Bela Lugosi’s Dead, and Concrete Blonde’s Bloodletting.
Documentary available
Book: Lugosi: His Life in Films, on Stage, and in the Hearts of Horror Lovers by Gary Don Rhodes
Some formative tunes from back when. This episode is a nostalgia trip!
Featuring The Cure, Cubanate, VNV Nation, Lycia, Suicide Commando and Tones on Tail.
It's been a grind, but there are new albums to talk about. This week's episode includes Black Angel, Konkurs, Uniform, Tears For The Dying, Hallowed Hearts, ESA, and Clipping.
Black Angel - https://blackangelmusic.bandcamp.com/album/kiss-of-death
Konkurs - https://x-img.bandcamp.com/album/terminal-stage-x-img15
Tears For The Dying - https://tearsforthedying.bandcamp.com/album/memories
Hallowed Hearts - https://hallowedhearts.bandcamp.com/album/into-the-fire-3
ESA - https://esangp.bandcamp.com/album/eat-their-young-the-scorn-ep
Clipping - https://clppng.bandcamp.com/album/chapter-319
Many thanks to our producer, Justin Minister, Robyn Bright for our theme, Marion Green for our graphics, and of course YOU, our listeners!
We chat with DJ Miz Margo about Portland, Oregon, and the benefits of DJing via Twitch.
Bands featured and mentioned
Slave to the Algorithm by Cult Strange
https://cultstrange.bandcamp.com/album/rites-of-passage
Dancing Plague
https://dancingplaguemusic.bandcamp.com/
Haven by Psychic Guilt
https://psychicguilt.bandcamp.com/album/iii
High Functioning Flesh
https://highfunctioningflesh.bandcamp.com/
Волны (pronounced Vol-knee) by Morwan
https://morwan.bandcamp.com/album/zola-zemlya
This episode revolves around a band that has evolved through multiple genres since the 80s and our personal associations with this subculture touchstone. We also have a mix tape available on Mixcloud!
Same Old Madness (pre-With Sympathy single):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsvyBiFA-fI
In Case you Didn't Feel Like Showing Up Live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibmJkVD_41k&list=PLMeLRTt4wJE0Y4JcIrhHlV-poiDJMeVng
RIP Mike Scaccia:
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ministry-guitarist-mike-scaccia-dies-after-onstage-collapse-55540/
RIP Bill Reiflin:
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bill-rieflin-king-crimson-r-e-m-ministry-dummer-dead-obituary-972751/
On this episode, we chat with Derek Rush, musician, artist, DJ, and proprietor of Chthonic Streams. We talked about goth and the noise scene, touring, and future shows.
http://chthonicstreams.com/
https://chthonicstreams.bandcamp.com/
https://www.twitch.tv/chthonicstreams
https://www.twitch.tv/SquarewavProductions
https://www.mixcloud.com/chthonicdj/
We traded some albums between us and have opinions on these recent releases.
Ötzi
https://otzi.bandcamp.com/album/storm
Empathy Test
https://empathy-test.bandcamp.com/album/monsters
Einstürzende Neubauten
https://neubauten.org/
T_Error 404
https://x-img.bandcamp.com/album/holographic-skull-x-img12
Special Interest
https://specialinterestno.bandcamp.com/
None of Your Concern
https://wearenoneofyourconcern.bandcamp.com/album/primer
Wax Lead
https://lunahoney.bandcamp.com/track/honey-on-the-moon
This one's a heavy conversation about problematic musicians. Vote with your dollars and don't support shitty behaviour!
References:
Let’s Talk About Feelings
https://www.facebook.com/notes/jared-helfer/lets-talk-about-feelings/10160943058695722/
We Deserve Better
https://vimeo.com/42322595
DSTR, Lucretia My Reflection
https://scanner-dd.bandcamp.com/album/silent-world
We take a look an important musical influence for goth: the pioneer of glam rock, Marc Bolan.
Do check out the video of The Damned on stage with T. rex when they toured together:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOss9PYsPvg
Featured songs:
Metal Guru by T. rex
Telegram Sam by Bauhaus
Get It On (Bang A Gong) by Power Station
7 Ways to Kill a Man by Andi Sexgang
Judgement Day by Love and Rockets
Our extra mixtape is available at https://www.mixcloud.com/ItsMidnightSomewhere/
Thanks to Kevin Matthews for introducing the episode
Our producer, Justin Minister
Theme music by Robyn Bright
Art by Marion Green
This week, we speak with Kevin Matthews of Transmission Boutique Records in London, England about his label and music, and happenings over there both in the before times and during lockdown.
https://www.facebook.com/transmissionboutiquerecordlabel/
https://www.facebook.com/Aammusic-2503806069637098/
https://www.facebook.com/kamuraobscura/
https://www.facebook.com/Dirty-Viv-175666799194130/
https://www.facebook.com/Madam-Krumpet-339192196657498/
https://www.facebook.com/SEXY-nirvana-107343607644063/
Also mentioned:
https://workingmensclub.net/home/
http://themoonlandingz.com/
https://waltdisco.com/
https://www.randolphandmortimer.com/
This week we're talking about cover songs and why we love them. And what the heck is Garbage Hour? The bands featured are Velvet Kills, Parralox, Black Nail Cabaret, Dead When I Found Her, Andi Sexgang, and Carpenter Brut.
https://velvetkills.bandcamp.com/album/mischievous-urges
http://parralox.bandcamp.com/album/silent-morning
https://blacknailcabaret.bandcamp.com/album/voyage-voyage-cover-ep
http://deadwhenifoundher.bandcamp.com/album/stitches-cover-ups-2
https://liberationlondon.bandcamp.com/track/love-comes-in-spurts-free-download
http://carpenterbrut.bandcamp.com/track/maniac-feat-yann-ligner
Also - check out from Dune Altar Records
https://www.dunealtar.com/product/do-you-feel-that-way-too-a-tribute-to-the-sound-digital-download-mp3
Production by Justin Minister. Theme song by Robyn Bright. Visuals by Marion Green.
As two DJs in Toronto during quarantine times, we are feeding our souls with music and happy to share some finds with you.
Maman Küsters - https://oraculorecords.bandcamp.com/album/lextase-la-terreur
Walt Disco - https://waltdisco.com/
Empathy Test - https://empathy-test.bandcamp.com/album/monsters
Sâada Bonaire - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULlI8C5c-qY
A Certain Ratio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll34-KQkbhU
Thanks to our producer Justin Minister
Theme song by Robyn Bright
Logo/visuals by Marion Green
Mistress McCutchan and The Wasteland chat with DJ Nocturna out of Honolulu, Hawaii to talk about the goth scene, music, and her journey as a DJ in Oahu.
https://djnocturna.com/
https://modsnapradio.com/shows/queen-of-wands/
https://www.facebook.com/nocturna.remixed/
We present a mixtape of new music for your aural pleasures! FeaturingCockatoo, Bloody Blue Darlings, Hatari, Human Performance Lab, Zanias and Amelia Arsenic.
This was the last time we sat in a room together to yammer on about some new music.
Rhys Fulber - Ostalgia
https://sonicgroove.bandcamp.com/album/ostalgia-sglp06
Affet Robot - Huzursuz Seyirler
https://affetrobot.bandcamp.com/album/huzursuz-seyirler
Strvngers - Death Is The Only Way Out
https://strvngersngp.bandcamp.com/album/death-is-the-only-way-out
Soft Riot - When Push Comes To Shove
https://softriot.bandcamp.com/album/when-push-comes-to-shove
Go Fight - Anthem
https://gofight.bandcamp.com/album/anthem
Twin Tribes - Ceremony
https://twintribes.bandcamp.com/album/ceremony
Intro song by Robyn Bright
Logo and Visuals by Marion Green
Editing and Production by Justin Minister
What would make your desert island list? On our debut episode we chose three albums each with some honourable mentions.
Intro song by Robyn Bright
Logo and Visuals by Marion Green
Editing and Production by Justin Minister
HEALTH - Death Magic
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/album/death-magic
CHRISTIAN DEATH - Only Theatre of Pain
https://frontierrecords-christiandeath.bandcamp.com/album/only-theatre-of-pain-original
DISMANTLED - Standard Issue
https://www.metropolis-records.com/product/798/standard-issue
THE THE - Mind Bomb
https://www.discogs.com/The-The-Mind-Bomb/master/20934
C/A/T - The Great Crisis
https://benarpmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-crisis
ALIEN SEX FIEND - Curse
https://www.bluecrumbtruck.com/classic-albums-vol-2--4-cd-box-set-200-p.asp