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Episode 55 - Shellee Howes and Goths for Sanctuaries from 2023-04-13T00:16:52

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 titl...

Episode 54 - We're Not Dead Yet from 2023-03-29T02:45:49

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 Cult...

Episode 53 - Neurodivergence & Mental Health in the Goth Scene from 2022-09-29T04:17:44

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

Episode 52 - Goth Wedding Mixtape from 2022-09-16T01:46:32

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 Arm...

Episode 51 - Chatting with Isaac Howlett of Empathy Test from 2022-09-01T04:18:03

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.

Episode 50 - Summer Releases from 2022-08-18T04:04:14

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, NNHM...

Episode 49 - New Music Mixtape from 2022-08-03T21:30:44

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), HUBRI...

Episode 48 - The History & Influence of Dub on Goth from 2022-07-27T19:01:36

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 explo...

Episode 47 - Mixtape from Germany from 2022-07-20T23:13:05

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

BE...

Episode 45 - Live Shows from 2022-05-25T23:37:19

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 Gr...

Episode 44 - Sad Songs from 2022-05-12T04:36:02

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.

Episode 43 - Chatting with Jack Armondo of Panic Priest from 2022-04-27T15:05:58

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 pla...

Episode 42 - Chatting with Caitlin Stokes of Corlyx from 2022-04-13T23:44:30

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!

Episode 41 - New Music Album Swap from 2022-03-31T01:34:15

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...

Episode 40 - Chatting with Jason Corbett from 2022-03-15T23:21:06

In this episode, we talk to musician and producer, Jason Corbett, from Jacknife Sound in Vancouver about Actors, touring, and music.

Episode 39 - Women in Horror from 2022-03-02T03:43:16

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.

Episode 38 - Chatting with DIS from 2022-02-16T05:28:09

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: Listen

Episode 37 - Chatting with Antoni Maiovvi from 2022-02-02T02:52:40

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....

Episode 36 - Music in the Horror Genre from 2022-01-18T22:50:01

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.

Son...

Episode 35 - Year End Wrap Up from 2021-12-24T03:04:28

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

Minim...

Episode 34 - The Divide from 2021-11-18T01:34:55

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.

Fea...

Episode 33 - Vincent Price from 2021-10-19T23:51:32

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 Co...

Episode 32 - Let's Talk about New Music from 2021-08-19T00:12:24

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), ...

Episode 32 - Let's Talk about New Music from 2021-08-19T00:12:24

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), ...

Episode 31 - Strange Times from 2021-07-14T03:11:53

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 t...

Episode 30 - Redemption from 2021-06-15T23:25:07

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:...

Episode 29 - Horror Movies from 2021-05-18T23:08:19

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 influ...

Episode 28 - Underrated vs Overrated Bands from 2021-04-13T23:53:28

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:

Episode 27 - Bandcamp Mixtape from 2021-03-16T21:38:42

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 a...

Episode 26 - DJ Problems from 2021-03-02T19:41:14

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.

Episode 25 - Klaus Nomi from 2021-02-16T22:53:59

Today’s episode - we present to you the enigmatic and iconic Klaus Nomi.

Video References –

Klaus Nomi and the Lime Tart:

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Episode 24 - Upcoming Releases and a Rant from 2021-02-02T21:30:31

We chat about some new albums from Affet Robot, Youth Code, and Dead When I Found Her, and rant about Florida.

Episode 23 - Chatting with Robyn Bright of Cockatoo from 2021-01-19T22:38:06

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...

Episode 22 - Pre-Roll Mix Tape from 2021-01-05T22:13:51

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 ...

Episode 21 - 2020 Music Wrap Up from 2020-12-22T21:22:19

For our last episode of the year, we chat about some favourites released this year.

Karlův Týn - https...

Episode 20 - For Whom Blood Bells Toll from 2020-12-09T02:32:12

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.

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Episode 19 - Goth Adjacent Genres from 2020-11-24T06:05:01

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 colle...

Episode 18 - Love to Chicago from 2020-11-10T13:31:09

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...

Episode 17 - Chatting with DJs Arcanus & Motia of Xiled Radio from 2020-10-27T12:24:17

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:

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Episode 16 - Bela Undead from 2020-10-13T17:53:40

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, w...

Episode 15 - Songs that Shaped Us from 2020-09-29T04:00

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.

Episode 14 - New tunes fresh from Bandcamp! from 2020-09-15T04:02:14

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.

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Episode 13 - Chatting with DJ Miz Margo from 2020-09-01T15:54:55

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

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Episode 12 - The Ministry Episode from 2020-08-18T05:39:42

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 Mix...

Episode 11 - Chatting with Derek Rush of Chthonic Streams from 2020-08-05T04:47:34

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.

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Episode 10 - New Music Releases from 2020-07-21T04:05:58

We traded some albums between us and have opinions on these recent releases.

Ötzi

https://otzi.band...

Episode 9 - Problematic Artists from 2020-07-07T03:58

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

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Episode 8 - Glam & Goth: Taking a Look at T. Rex from 2020-06-23T04:57:19

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:

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Episode 7 - Calling London, with Kevin Matthews of Transmission Records from 2020-06-09T18:24:54

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.

Episode 6 - Cover Songs from 2020-05-26T04:00:41

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 ...

Episode 5 - Music is a Life Saver from 2020-05-12T04:02:09

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 - Listen

Episode 4 - Hawaiian Goth with DJ Nocturna from 2020-04-28T04:49:24

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.

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Episode 3 - MIxtape #1 from 2020-04-15T01:09:17

We present a mixtape of new music for your aural pleasures! Featuring Cockatoo, Bloody Blue Darlings, Hatari, Human Performance Lab, Zanias and Amelia Arsenic.

Episode 2 - Recent Albums from 2020-03-31T04:37:26

This was the last time we sat in a room together to yammer on about some new music.

Rhys Fulber - Ostalgia

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Episode 1 - Desert Island Albums from 2020-03-17T02:54:31

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 Listen