Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Ashes and Diamonds “Are Forever” Review: trio fronted by Daniel Ash go all killer, no filler on moody, atmospheric debut album. For over four decades, Daniel Ash has left an indelible musical imprint. From Bauhaus to Tones on Tail and Love and Rockets and his own solo ventures, Ash has mastered the art of moody […]
Post-punk icon Daniel Ash of Bauhaus and Love and Rockets talks new band Ashes and Diamonds’ debut album “Are Forever” on this week’s podcast. Few artists have a résumé as genre-defining as Daniel Ash. From the shadowy art-rock of Bauhaus to the sleek psychedelia of Love and Rockets, his fingerprints are all over post-punk, goth, […]
Episode 55: David J Haskins Talks New Dual Releases ‘The Mother Tree’ and ‘Rhapsody, Threnody & Prayer’: musician of Bauhaus/ Love & Rockets fame waxes poetic on album and book of prose. Today, I’m joined by the legendary David J Haskins of the iconic post-punk bands Bauhaus and Love and Rockets. He’s here to talk […]
Peter Murphy ‘Silver Shade’ (Metropolis Records, May 9, 2025): Pioneering vocalist expands his sound on his new album, which includes guest appearances from Trent Reznor and more. Nearly a decade after his last studio album, Peter Murphy returns with ‘Silver Shade’ (Cooking Vinyl, May 9, 2025): a feral, adventurous record that feels like a culmination […]
Concert Review: Love and Rockets at ACL Live: reunited post-punk trio brings psychedelic bliss to rabid Austin fans on first reunion since 2008. It’s been a VERY good year for fans of alternative 80s rock, particularly of the gothic variety. Depeche Mode, The Cure, and The Sisters of Mercy have all mounted recent successful tours, […]
Happy Halloween: Top 20 Scariest Rock Songs: the creepiest tracks of all time-from metal, goth, and more. Whether you’re trying to plan a Halloween Party, or just enjoy being creeped out all on your lonesome, music can be just as terrifying as a horror film. Even in its early days, rock music has always enjoyed a good scare, […]
Episode 36: The Mission UK’s Wayne Hussey Discusses Charity Single ‘TOS2020’ Featuring All Your Favorite Musicians: Mission frontman assembles a dream team of alt-rock greats for a worthy cause. Wayne Hussey is goth-rock royalty. Between his tenure as guitarist in The Sisters of Mercy to founding the The Mission UK, the frontman/guitarist has created some […]
Bauhaus’ and Love and Rockets’ David J discusses his epic new double album and tour, the upcoming Bauhaus reunion and more in this week’s podcast episode. This week’s guest is David J, best known as the bass player for goth legends Bauhaus and as the bassist and co-vocalist of post-punk icons Love and Rockets. His […]
Concert Review: Peter Murphy and David J.– The Ruby Celebration: 40 Years of Bauhaus at The Paramount in Austin TX: goth icons bring dark atmosphere to Austin (Photo Credit: Judy Lyon). One cursory glance at The Paramount Theatre and you can see why it was the venue of choice for Peter Murphy and David J. […]
David J ‘Crocodile Tears and the Velvet Cosh’ Review: sophomore solo effort receives first vinyl reissue in 33 years. ★★★★ While bassist/vocalist David J. Haskins is best known as the bassist for iconic post-punk acts Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, he’s also had a quite prolific solo career, releasing 13 albums since 1983. And his […]
