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Interview withYvette Winkler (vocals) and Frank Weyzig (guitar, bass guitar, synths and programming) from Vaselyne
VASELYNE is one of the most interesting and ethereal bands to emerge on the Darkwave scene in recent years. The Dutch band is the dream child of Yvette Winkler and Frank Weyzig - who between them have an impressive musical resume. They have both worked with many other musical projects - Frank is probably best known for his work with CLAN OF XYMOX which led to sessions on the famous John Peel Radio Show. He is also involved with many other musical projects: WHITE ROSE TRANSMISSION, STARGAZING PROJECT and BORN FOR BLISS.
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Interview with Vero Faye Kitsuné (vocals) from CZARINA
When I first came across CZARINA’s work, I was absolutely overwhelmed by the number of areas she is involved in. CZARINA, also known as Vero Faye Kitsuné, is a versatile artist celebrated for her multifaceted contributions across various artistic domains, including electronic rock music, production, songwriting, filmmaking, and visual artistry. Originally hailing from the Philippines but now based in Galicia, Spain, CZARINA’s creative expression merges transcendental themes with her fascination for futurist culture, biomechanics, and ancient history, resulting in a distinctive artistic amalgamation.
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Interview with Kris Rakowski (organizer) from Castle Party Festival
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Castle Party Festival, Krzysztof “Kris” Rakowski agreed to give a short interview - both about the festival itself, as well as about the line-up selection, audience, and the future of the festival.
Reflections of Darkness [RoD]: This year, we’ll be celebrating the exceptional 30th edition of the festival - how do you feel organizing this event for so many years?
Kris: I feel pretty much the same as I have for the past few years. I’m happy, so I enjoy doing everything I’m currently involved in.
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Interview with Jacek Gettner (music) from GEttNER
GEttNER is the solo project of Jacek Gettner. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, including Electro-Industrial, old-school Dark Electro, Synth Pop, EBM, Gothic, and Future EBM, this one-man band weaves together a unique sonic tapestry. Based in Central Poland, the artist crafts music that seamlessly merges elements from various electronic genres, resulting in a captivating and dynamic sound. Despite having numerous EPs and albums to his name, he has yet to perform live concerts. His album ‘O U T W O R L D E R’ was well-received among fans of dynamic beats, while his latest singles, ‘Lie to Me Again’ and ‘Fading Lights,’ delve into darker, more solemn tones. In our discussion, we explore his artistic output thus far, his sources of inspiration, and his plans for the future.
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Interview with Tim Synistr (vocals / lyrics and Mel Butler (bass / drum machine, synths, songwriter) from The Scarlet Hour
THE SCARLET HOUR are one of the North East’s most promising bands - a duo who are quickly cutting a swath through the alternative scene, with an Industrial Electro-Goth sound that is highly danceable, juxtaposed against lyrics that remind us we are about two seconds to midnight on the Doomsday clock. Tim Synistr provides vocals with Mel Butler on bass. As a live act, they are an entertaining watch. Their striking red, black and white aesthetic, combined with Mel’s traditional Goth / Post Punk elegance and Tim’s enchanting stage presence is winning them fans every time they play live. Their first album ‘Warning’s has been highly sought after - especially the vinyl edition and their latest video ‘Torment’ is racking up those views on YouTube. I had the pleasure of chatting with Mel and Tim over Zoom one Sunday afternoon, about their creative process, their forthcoming gigs at Corrosion Fest in Morecambe and Leodis Requiem in Leeds and how their fans helped them to produce their debut album. (For context, I had already sent them a list of questions that I was likely to ask.)
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