Yearly archives: 2025

13 posts

The Dark Scene 500 – Crowdfunder Launched

News

So, it’s finally time. After nearly 4 years, I’m in the homeward stretch and it’s time to open out this project to the world.

My book, The Dark Scene 500 has been written, edited and is currently being proofread. Publication is in sight, but to see the project over the line, I’m seeking your support. Get your pre-orders in, maybe get listed as a supporter, or even contribute your own list of scene favourites. Whatever you can offer will be put to good use.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-dark-scene-500

WGT 2025 – Gothic Identity Lectures

News

For those of you attending WGT, you may notice alongside the gigs and clubs, there’s also some speaking events. In recent years this has included an English language bill, and this year, I’ll be one of the speakers. I’ll be speaking about my recent work on researching, writing and assembling the “Dark Scene 500” and its mission to tell the story of the scene through its most influential songs.  It’s on the Sunday afternoon (8 June), venue not far from the HeiDo (Pagan Village) in the south of the city.


https://www.facebook.com/events/s/gothic-identity-lectures-readi/9791564687589916/

Work! (To Live) – March 2025

DJ Setlist

My first set of 2025, back at Aces and Eights for Work! (To Live), alongside DJs Nathan Nothing and guest Soylent Black, plus Transhuman Rebirth live.  

9pm

Kraftwerk – Ohm Sweet Ohm
Pyrolator – Max
Crash Course In Science – Flying Turns
Suicide – Rocket USA
Psyche – The Brain Collapses
Ministry – Same Old Madness
Absolute Body Control – Give Me Your Hands
Die Form – Chronovision
Kirlian Camera – I Am The Light
Calva y Nada – Rascheln
Fortification 55 – And Tomorrow Atlantis
Benefits – Land Of The Tyrants

11:45pm

DAF – Kebabträume
A Split-Second – Bend My Body Armour
Autodafeh – Greed
The Invincible Spirit – Push!
Project Pitchfork – Requiem
Front 242 – No Shuffle
Spetsnaz – Apathy
Nitzer Ebb – Join The The Chant! (Metal Mix)
Die Robo Sapiens – Robo Sapien
Portion Control – Amnesia
Youth Code – For I Am Cursed
Dive – Sidewalk Sinner