The Dark Scene 500 is the culmination of four years work to write a book about dark scene music, from the earliest sounds of gothic and industrial, the rise and fall of its commercial appeal, it’s decades of relative obscurity, the numerous subgenres it inspired, through to its recent revival in popularity.
The story is told through an analysis of 500 of the scenes most notable, influential and popular songs. Many were hits in scene clubs, and some even enjoyed commercial success. Others are relatively obscure, instead pioneering techniques that would later inspire other musicians to build on their ideas and create new styles of music.
Work began on writing the book in September 2021. The editing, proofreading, typesetting and printing have all been completed to professional standards, prior to the books’ release in October 2025.
Copies have been sent out to those who pre-ordered through the Crowdfunder which ran mid-2025. If you haven’t received it yet, it should arrive shortly.
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Purchase on Ebay (printed copy): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/257143449817
Additional options – including an option to buy an EBook version – will appear here as they become available. Please contact me if you have any questions about purchase or the project in general.
Credits & Details
Editor: Robert Fisher
Cover Artist: Howard Gardner
Proofreader: Luke Finley
Typesetting: Zoe Collis
Printing and Binding: TJ Books
ISBN (printed): 978-1-83688-697-6
ISBN (EBook): 978-1-83688-696-9