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Interview with Wojciech Król from Clicks
CLICKS is definitely not a new project when it comes to the alternative scene. Kr-Lik (Wojciech Król) - is both a musician and a producer; his former project CONTROLLED COLLAPSE was founded in 2003, CLICKS - that took a more energetic, dancy turn - in 2007. Five years after the ‘Glitch Machine’ release, CLICKS presented the second album, ‘G.O.T.H’. Even though the title acronym stands for “Getting Old, Tired, and Hungry” the vibrant soundscapes listed on the album are like an ironic glance to the listeners. I talked to Wojciech Król about the album content, what music is for him and about the ever-dying goth scene...
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Interview with Gu∂mundur Óli Pálmason aka Gummi (drums) from Katla.
Dark Doom-infused Metal with deep, melancholic emotions: When you hear KATLA.’s music you can imagine the impressive and incomparable landscapes of Iceland. Darkness, endless widths, waterfalls, glaciers - it is this special character of Iceland which reflects the music of KATLA.. Their islandic lyrics bring out those emotions even more and make it an extraordinary work of art. The duo, consisting of Einar Thorberg Gu∂mundsson (also known from the bands FORTÍÐ and POTENTIAM) and former SÓLSTAFIR drummer Gu∂mundur „Gummi” Óli Pálmason, released their second album ‘Allt þetta helvítis myrkur’ (‘All this damn darkness’) in November 2020. I had the chance to talk to Gummi via Skype about the Icelandic darkness, the influence of the volcano named Katla, the genesis and lyrics of ‘Allt þetta helvítis myrkur’ and which band changed his life.
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Interview withIsaac Howlett (vocals) from Empathy Test
EMPATHY TEST is slowly going back to life. With some new concerts scheduled in Germany, the UK, and Poland, they will finally give their fans a chance to meet during live shows. Even though the isolation pandemic time was particularly difficult for them - the Covid-19 struck while their career was getting its peak - they did not give up and managed to survive and, as I assume for the interview, strike with an even greater force. Isaac Howlett opens up about how hard it was to be deprived of the possibility to play gigs and how frustrating to be caught at a point when things were going smoothly and then just collapsed due to outer circumstances. A lesson they took and got stronger. About sorting the principles, fighting the odds and being strong despite feeling weak at times. Great, honest, important interview
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Interview with Jan Dewulf from Mildreda
Named after a saint, MILDREDA is definitely not holy in the sonicscape it offers. Jan Dewulf, the author of the project, is following a fine tradition of catchy, danceable yet dark and disquieting electronics. Gaining a more refined, multi-layered effect through the years he is on the eve of new album release ‘I Was Never Really There’ and I must say after giving it a listen - it’s a great piece of work: punching and kicking on the one hand and reflexive and insightful on the other. Jan Dewulf talks about his new music but also development as an artist, patience and being a musical chameleon.
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Interview withAlex Svenson (vocals, bass), Mattias Ruejas Jonson (guitars), Hugo Zombie (guitars) and Jonas Fransson (drums) from Then Comes Silence
Absolutely smashing Post Punk flame from Stockholm THEN COMES SILENCE just released a brilliant new single, ‘When You’re Gone’. It goes with a stunning video packed with symbols and thought-provoking traces. Brought to life in 2012 in Stockholm, the band has released numerous singles and four full albums so far, including the most recent, very well-received ‘Machine’ in 2020. Their music is an exquisite combination of soulful, touching lyrics and vibrant soundscapes - it’s a true gem amongst the new goth scene. Their new release as well as an ass-kicking show at Castle Party Festival gave me a perfect occasion to ask them a few questions. Not only about the new music, but also about a creative process, inspirations and live shows.
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- Interview: Felix Marc - June 2021
- Interview: Kirlian Camera - May 2021
- Interview: Hante - May 2021
- Interview: Zeromancer - May 2021
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- Interview: Anne Clark - April 2021
- Interview: Chemical Sweet Kid - April 2021
- Interview: 69 Cats, The - April 2021
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