Porcelain and the Tramps - "King of the World"

It's been quite a while since I've posted any Porcelain and the Tramps. Here you go!

Suicidal Romance - "Words That Change Everything"

Although they're classified as darkwave, dark electro, and EBM on last.fm, Suicidal Romance seems to have a heavy techno influence in their music, much more so than other dark electro bands, especially. That being said, this is still decent enough.

Lovelorn Dolls - "After Dark" (piano version)

OK, THIS IS DIFFERENT. I like it! Don't get me wrong. This is different as different can get though. When I think of Lovelorn Dolls, I think of something similar to The Birthday Massacre. Instead, I get smooth keyboard jazz. And it WORKS. Watch this. Seriously.

Psy'Aviah - "Circles"

Do you want some brand, spankin' new Psy'Aviah this morning? Do ya? Do ya? Well, that's not really a question, actually. I'm going to give it to you, regardless. That said, Psy'Aviah being Psy'Aviah, you don't get the same thing twice, which means you never get bored, although it does mean that you can be on a bumpy ride at times. This feels like a moody, dark pop song, kind of reminiscent of the dark pop of the 90s. It doesn't feel at all like futurepop, and it barely sits on the edge of the knife of industrial. It's certainly the kind of music that I absolutely love and probably needs to be on a new playlist with songs like I:Scintilla's "Capsella" and Chamber of Echoes's "Esoteric".

Slick Idiot - "Make Me Believe"

I don't know if this video was meant to be hilarious, but I'm falling over myself laughing at this. That being said, I mean no respect, because I genuinely enjoy the song and the video. Still, I think many of you will find yourself in stitches if you have similar music video tastes to mine.

The Dreamside - "Open Your Eyes"

This is a darkwave song that feels kind of like it got a metal video -- with some Rogue thrown in.

Kidneythieves - "Taxi Cab Messiah"

I really hope you were in the mood for Kidneythieves, today. Because that's what you're getting.

The Crüxshadows - "Return" (in the background of Sym Bionic Titan)

The Crüxshadows shows this on their Facebook page a day or two ago, and I felt like showing it. It's a clip of a remix of "Return" that was done by The Dreamside. It's cool when you see scene music get recognized in the mainstream.

The Sisters of Mercy - "Lucretia, My Reflection"

This, my friends, is old-school, down-and-dirty post-punk goth.

Marilyn Manson's first interview on Letterman

If you want to fall out of your chair laughing, watch this. It's from back in the days when Letterman was a little more funny and a little less caustic.

This Hollow Machine - Cycle

This is Chad VanPelt's solo project's first album. If you're expecting something that sounds like Spider Lilies, you'll be horribly disappointed. If you like stuff like Android Lust's instrumentals, then you'll like this.

Wolfsheim - "Once in a Lifetime"

I thought I had posted this video a long time ago. Regardless, if you want to hear my favorite Wolfsheim song (and probably the best known), check this out. I prefer the long version though.

SyntheticDollx - "Goth Insults/Comments and Problems"

If you want to laugh yourself silly, the first half of this video is for you. People can make some really idiotic insults when it comes to people who express themselves in regard to alternative subcultures. It's like people aren't even trying to be creative. The second half is interesting, too, but it's nothing that I haven't shown you in one or more videos I've shared before. The vlogger talks about job issues, and I've already mentioned my comments on that before. A lot of the thing about jobs is the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the matter. There are circumstances when you'll have no problem if you express yourself, and there are circumstances when you would be better off just conforming to a significant extent with the mainstream, because you'll suffer otherwise.

I:Scintilla - "Salt of Stones" (anime music video)

I usually don't post this kind of thing here, but since I:Scintilla explicitly endorsed it on their Facebook page, I'll share it.

Imperative Reaction - "Time Doesn't Care (Mercury Lust Remix)"

Just so you know, the new Siphon EP by Imperative Reaction is totally name-your-price on Bandcamp. You should give these guys money, because they rock, but you can download for free, too.

Dusk to Dawn - "Homecoming"

This is an interesting video, albeit a little sleep-inducing. I think that might have been the intention though.

MDFMK - "Torpedoes" (in sign language)

So, there's this video of a lady doing ASL signs to an MDFMK song... YES.

Daft Punk - "One More Time"

I know Daft Punk may be a little mainstream for a good bit of my crowd, but I like them. Here's some old school Daft Punk to liven up your day.

The Crüxshadows - "Resist/R" (live)

Good song from Wishfire.

Tying Tiffany - "One Place"

This is a Tying Tiffany video. If you expected that I wouldn't post this almost immediately, I'd just have to say, "Welcome to Audio Cantrips! You're clearly new here!"

Colony 5 - "I Want to Stay Young" (live)

Want to see some old Colony 5? Like, old-old? Here.

Siouxsie and the Banshees - "Face to Face"

One day, I'll get tired of posting Siouxsie and the Banshees vids... but not today.

Alice in Videoland - "Cut the Crap"

I've not posted any AiV in a little while. So, here's probably their most famous song, except for maybe "We Are Rebels" (although I think this one has "We Are Rebels" beat on pure popularity).

Tank and Mary - "Industrial Dance in Las Vegas"

I'm not a really big fan of the whole "industrial dance" style concept, but this is kind of a novel video for no other reason than the fact they did this in Las Vegas. There are some places where you can practically film anything, and it looks cool. Las Vegas is one of those places.

Tubeway Army - "Are Friends Electric?"

If you can't appreciate old synths, I don't know what to do with you!

Pat Benatar - "Love Is a Battlefield"

Want old stuff? Here's old stuff. Pat Benatar-style.

Culture Kultur - "The Only One" (live)

Culture Kultür had a good song going here, but it didn't seem like they did a whole lot to really put on a show. I think that's a good bit of why the audience didn't seem really into this in the video.

Joy Division - "Disorder"

Ian Curtis died 33 years ago, today. I think it's appropriate to give you some Joy Division this morning.

Brudershaft - "Falling"

I forgot to mention the new Brudershaft song that's come out. So... here it is.

Billy Idol - "Rebel Yell"

I won't lie and say I'm the biggest Billy Idol fan ever, but I understand he was integral to the 80s New Wave movement. So he should get a little representation here.

Questionable Goths - "Tuesday Discusses Gender Roles In The Goth Subculture"

If you want to get one person's opinion on gender and sexual orientation within the goth community, here's a good video. I wish someone could alert me to some videos about that subject within the rivethead community, because that's a topic that's discussed a whole lot less.

Siouxsie and the Banshees - "Red Light"

By default, there is no such thing as a bad Siouxsie and the Banshees song, so here's one that will automatically brighten your day.

Emilie Autumn - "F.L.A.G"

It's not my favorite Emilie Autumn song, but I like the video a lot. She really knows how to produce an artistically poignant, socially biting video.

Chamber of Echoes - "Scar Tissue"

I'm really getting into this Chamber of Echoes stuff.

"Making-of Photoshooting Junksista" - japfotografie

This is the making of a Junksista photoshoot. The song is worth it, alone.

Lovelorn Dolls - "Frozen Inside"

This is the perfect song to listen to while on a commute. Seriously. Actually, oddly enough, most Lovelorn Dolls songs are good for that.

Tears for Fears - "Pale Shelter"

So, you said you wanted some 80s New Wave today? Actually, you probably didn't say anything, but I'm going to pretend you did. Here's some Tears for Fears.

Black Dove Design Company

(Property of Brittany Bindrim, used under Fair Use for direct, substantial commentary on product)

As many of you should know, Brittany Bindrim of I:Scintilla is a master visual artist. She's the one who designs all of I:Scintilla's album covers. Her art business is Black Dove Design Company, and if you want to see her art, buy a piece of her art, or get a commission, this is the place you go for it. Take a look at her illustrations page, in particular, if you want an idea of just how well she has mastered this craft.

Covenant - "Dead Stars" (live)

Here's some Covenant for your Sunday afternoon.

Prometheus Burning - "Beyond Repair" (live)

Prometheus Burning is crazy -- and that's why I love them.

Santa Hates You - "We Need You Alive" (fan video)

On the Santa Hates You official Facebook page, there was a mention about a fan video for this song from Jolly Roger. It's a fairly simple fan video, really, and I do think that Peter Spilles was kind of an afterthought when pictures were chosen. (Heh.) Still, watch it and stuff.

Emmon - "Secrets & Lies"

I've always been on the fence about Emmon. I can't really decide whether I like her music or not. This song is technically sound, but there just feels like there's something missing. I can't quite put my finger on it.

Electrocute - "Saturn Rings"

This is about as far from Front 242 as you can get. Here's a video that's so cute and saccharine that it's almost torture (but not quite) from Electrocute.

Front 242 - "Quite Unusual"

One thing I like about Front 242 is that these guys can do funny things and act like they're enjoying what they do. This video is a good example of it.

Javelynn - "Wannabe"

Yaz/Javelynn went YOLO and SWAG? I kid -- I kid -- This song isn't bad, at all.

Alfa Matrix - Sounds from the Matrix 014

So, Sounds from the Matrix 014 is out. I tend to like the Sounds from the Matrix series for new music from Alfa-Matrix, and it's probably my favorite recurring compilation album of theirs. Anyway, here's their Soundcloud streaming of most of the songs. Notable omissions from the stream are Ayria's "Plastic Makes Perfect" and Helalyn Flowers's "White Me In Black Me Out (Extended Club Mix)".

Miss Kittin & The Hacker - "1000 Dreams"

I had never heard of this duo before, but apparently they've been around a hell of a long time.

Rotersand - "Merging Oceans" (live)

So, Rotersand and Ronan Harris decided to sing something together. I can get behind this.

Krystal System - "Rage"

Mannequins, oh so many mannequins. Still, this is the kind of beat that doesn't get out of your head easily. Well played, Krystal System.

Helalyn Flowers - "White Me In Black Me Out"

I like how Helalyn Flowers has modernized their sound in this. This song feels like a departure from the mid-2000s futurepop sound of their older stuff. It sounds very clean, very crisp, not minimalistic.

Joy Division - "Transmission"

It's Joy Division, just as advertised.

I:Scintilla - "Sequins & Pills"

Whoa, I:Scintilla... This song is -- whoa.

Ladytron - "Destroy Everything You Touch"

OK, I may be getting a little bit too into Ladytron these days for my own good, but how can you not think these videos are the best thing ever?

SyntheticDollx - "Rant Vlog - What makes you goth? Labels and Hate."

SyntheticDollx brings about some interesting points in regard to this subject that's really been done to death on YouTube. She seems exceptionally open and willing to eliminate subculture hierarchy.


I have a couple of comments I'd like to add:

1. In regard to her comments on labels, even beyond the feeling of being able to fit in, I think the best reason why we have labels is simply to give some level of definition to consistently occurring traits and to have vocabulary for it. Labels create a shorthand that make it so people can understand each other when discussing matters within the subculture. For example, it's easier to talk about a cyber goth than it is to talk about someone who has goggles, wears bright colors, listens to EBM, and so forth. Even if people don't agree on the exact subtle nuances of what a cyber goth is, when you mention the term, everyone around you will at least have a general idea of what you're talking about. Labels aren't necessarily a problem until you attempt to use them as leverage to create a sense of inequality with someone else.
2. The term "baby bat" kind of makes me cringe, too. I had never heard that term until just the past year or so, and I am still of the opinion that the general idea of the term is misguided. If it only applied to people who are very young, say tweens or young teenagers, I'd be a little more on board with it, because those people are young of age and generally lack the resources, knowledge, and maturity to have deep, seasoned notions about the subculture. But calling someone who is older than that who is starting to come into his or her own within the subculture a "baby bat" seems a little patronizing. Even if that person hasn't been able to express as a goth but for a short time, it's not like her or she necessarily has immature or uninformed opinions and ideas about the subculture. In my experience, some of the most interesting things I've heard in regard to goth have come from people who don't consider themselves goth at all, or they just dabble on the fringes.

Alien Sex Fiend - "Ignore the Machine"

Do you want to rock it old school? Here's some Alien Sex Fiend.

Evils Toy - "Virtual State"

I don't usually use this blog to make light of other people's work, but this really feels kind of like the Snakes on a Plane of industrial music videos.

Sleater-Kinney - "Jumpers"

This is considerably outside of the normal confines of this site, but I just felt like sharing this, because it's awesome. More goth-electronica stuff to come tomorrow.

Ayria - "Friends and Enemies"

Of the four tracks for Ayria's Plastic Makes Perfect I've heard so far, this is my favorite. If you're on the fence about buying the album, this should change your mind.

Marsheaux - "Exit" (live)

It's been a while since I've posted any Marsheaux.

Covenant - "Bullet"

Who wants some Covenant? I do! I do!

The Cure - "Friday I'm in Love"

I don't think I've posted anything from The Cure here, before. Anyway, here's something.

Assemblage 23 - "Alive" (live)

I agree with the one person in the YouTube comments who said this Assemblage 23 song is best heard live.