CODENAME : LOLA - New Dark Age

Released especially to mark the arrival of WORLD GOTH DAY in 2016, 'NEW DARK AGE' is a rarely heard, rarely covered but much loved & catchy-as-hell song by legendary post punk band The Sound.


This is a gesture to say THANK YOU for all your wholehearted and worldwide support for World Goth Day. It simply could not exist without you. it's entirely free to download. Play it to your friends, share the link, Like the video on Youtube, whatever you choose is cool.

ABOUT THIS TRACK:
This release is both a labour of love and a fitting contribution to the ever-growing phenomenon that is World Goth Day, an event that has grown from nothing but embraced by so many all over the globe.

'New Dark Age' was written by the late frontman/singer-songwriter Adrian Borland. The original track can be found on The Sound's 1981 album 'From The Lion's Mouth'. And if the good, honest 1980s post punk guitar sound is your thing, then it's also worth your while checking out the rest of their back catalogue too. Just saying.
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releases May 22, 2016
Written by Adrian Borland.
Lee M: the programming
Mark D: the vocals and guitar

Recorded, produced & mastered by CODENAME : LOLA

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New video at GothtuneTV: Sister Ex- Pretty Face

Biography

“Sugar and spice with very sharp knives” might be an appropriate way to describe the the songs of Claudia Neuman, singer for Sister Ex, a Baltimore- Washington D.C.- based indie punk outfit. Failed Buddhist monks, minimum-wage management wannabes
and abused six year olds are just some of the characters that inhabit the band’s self-titled debut release.

“These lives seem to come out of the air and land on my page” says Neuman, a Los Angeles native and an Anusara Yogi. “ But from my experience these stories ring true, we meet these people every day”.

Sister Ex played their first show in 2008, and became known for their raucous full-out high tempo sonic assault while still receiving raised eyebrows at some punk rock shows.

In 2010, after a few changes in personnel, veteran D.C. area bassist Jeff Wesolowski came on board and drummer Johnny Black joined to complete the current Sister Ex lineup. The
band recorded their self-titled debut release in the winter of 2011.

Sister Ex will be performing select dates on the East Coast throughout the year in support of the record.

Description

The band’s sound has been likened to a mashup of The Clash, Patti Smith and Crazy Horse, with a hint of Gang of Four and the Buffalo Springfield.

“We’re really old-school punk which to me means the ethos of being original, having our own sound, so we would always be the oddball group on some of those bills.” says
Anthony Piazza, the band’s guitarist “We try not to re-stomp that same old ground.”

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Gothtune Podcast #27 up at mixcloud

Gothtune podcast-27 - 2014 by Gothtune on Mixcloud

Gothtune Podcast #27

Gothtune Podcast #27 can now be found and listen to over itunes. You can also listen to it at onairtunes.com.

Tracklist:
Para Bellvm - Убейте Цезаря (Kill the Caesar)
Cinemascope - Sounds of Revelation
Digital Morning - Wanderers Will Wander
Johnathan Christian - Goodbye Horses
Carnival Star - The Drowning Man (The Cure Cover) Vocals Zach Wiser
Aurelio Voltaire - Raised By Bats
Umbra Et Imago - Radiosong
The Nine Tears - Age Sex Place
Deine Lakaien - Farewell
The Nightchild - Im Not Afraid of This
The Danse Society - Message in the Wind
Soviet X-Ray Record Club - Never Enough
Tyburn Saints - With the Night in Our Eyes
dIRECT ATTACK - Amazing Grace

Carnival Star – Era Sessions EP

Era Sessions EP is Carnival Stars second release, and behind this project or band is ProducerMark from Scottland. The idea behind Carnival Star is to cooperate with other bands and musicians around the world. ProducerMark is the person, like the spider in the web who produce and write the music and connect the songs with the people out there. Some of the guitars on this album is played by Liquid Grey and bas Cruel Britannia.

Era Sessions EP is a tribute to bands from the past, it is a record filled with five different covers and finally a remix by Cruel Britannia of Union City Blue (Blondie). On this EP we can find ProducerMark and five different personalities around the world, contribute by singing and playing.



Union City Blue by Blondie, now vocals by Allegra Lusini from Italy.
Velveteen by Rose Of Avalanche, ProducerMark sings on this one.
Walk Away by Sisters Of Mercy, now vocals by Liquid Grey from Norway.
The Drowning Man by The Cure, now vocals by Zach Wiser who is a member of The Secret Post.
What Difference Does It Make by The Smiths, now vocals by Captain T from The Sovran.




It is a nice production of classical songs in a new package. I think this is something that everyone should check out. My favorite songs here are Velveteen and The Drowning Man.

And, don´t forget to check out Carnival Stars single, with My Coreen and Black Rain Down. Released in the end of 2013.
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The One2s - Any Other Time But Now

New upload to GothtuneTV channel.



About
Consisting of members of Leiana (EMI) and Big Crowd Popular, The One2s create a shoegaze, brit-pop, punk influenced sound all their own.

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Homepage:
http://theone2s.com

Gothtune Podcast #26

Gothtune Podcast #26 is up at onairtunes and itunes. You can also hear it over Deadair Radio.

Tracklist:
01 - Gothtune - Jingle
02 - Reptyle - Morning heir
03 - Carnival Star - Velveteen (Rose of Avalanche Cover)
04 - Liquid Grey - Dance Alone
05 - Horror Vacui - 5000
06 - Big Bug - Basement Stairs
07 - The Stompcrash - Love From Hell
08 - Gazar Strips - Sparking
09 - The Lake - Wingless and Earthbound
10 - La Ciencia - Ofelia
11 - The One2s - Any Other Time
12 - Death Party UK - The Cars of Life
13 - Passion Slaves - Mortal Coils (Demo)
14 - Still Patient? - All Is Well
15 - Swans - Screen Shot

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Video: Carnival Star - Velveteen

Taken from the "Era Sessions EP" - Velveteen is one of five covers featuring 5 bands and 5 albums from the late 70's and early 80's.

The EP features vocalists and musicians from various countries. Released as a tribute to those bands and musicians who remain a strong influence in the music of others around the world.

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"Just heard Carnival Star's cover of one of my old songs. At first I thought it was the fucking original..."

"Carnival Star's version of Velveteen evoked an epoch of good memories that I had almost forgotten... The song was born from one of my simple chord sequence that was meant to go round and round and hypnotise the listener. Live it grew to become a real corker!
Cheers Carnival Star for the trip!"

Paul James Berry 2014
Founder & Guitarist - The Rose of Avalanche

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The "Era Sessions EP" was recorded in various countries around the world with various musicians taking part during a five month period.

Scotland, England, Italy, Norway & USA to be exact.

The original concept behind recording these covers was simply for entertainment and to take a break from the recording and writing of the original album material for future release.

However, it soon became clear that the fun was producing some interesting results and that these tracks should go out for free as a tribute to the bands that many of us in Carnival Star regard as influences and inspirations to all of our music.

Staying true to the arrangements of the originals, our aim was to simply take the tracks and produce an EP that we enjoyed making and performing.
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released 11 May 2014
Recorded in Scotland, England, Italy, Norway & USA

Union City Blue (Blondie Cover) - Vocals Allegra Lusini - Written by Nigel Harrison / Debbie Harry
Velveteen (Rose of Avalanche Cover) - Vocals ProducerMark - Written by Paul J. Berry / Glenn Schultz / Philip Morris
Walk Away (Sisters of Mercy Cover) - Vocals Liquid Grey - Written by Andrew Eldritch / Wayne Hussey
The Drowning Man (The Cure Cover) - Vocals Zach Wiser (The Secret Post) - Written by Laurence Tolhurst / Robert Smith / Simon Gallup
What Difference Does It Make (The Smiths Cover) - Vocals Captain T (The Sovran) - Written by Johnny Marr / Morrissey

Bonus Track - UCB Cruel Brit Mix - Vocals Allegra Lusini - Written by Nigel Harrison / Debbie Harry - Re-mixed by Cruel Britannia

Music recorded and performed by ProducerMark
Co-produced by Liquid Grey
Remote Engineered by Cruel Britannia
Vocals recorded on location by the performers

Additional Guitars Liquid Grey
Bass Guitar Cruel Britannia

Artwork - A Self Portrait - original art by Natassa Dialisma /Greece

Special thanks to all those who took part and also to those who didn't but played a vital part : Daniel Dante (Madness of the Night) - Paul B Blues (OnAir Tunes) - Ann Marie Papanagnostou (Fourculture) - Marc Joy (Ear to Ear Records) - Vru Patel (Solarein) - Shauna McLarnon (Ummagma)

Gothtune Podcast #25

Gothtune Podcast #25 is now up at onairtunes.com

Tracklist:

01 - Gothtune - Jingle
02 - The Stompcrash - Bloodnever
03 - Peter Murphy - Hang Up
04 - Opera Multi Steel - A L'Extrême Veille D'Un Novembre Imminent
05 - Lithos Sarcophagos - End Of Time
06 - Ski Patrol - Extinguish
07 - Death Party UK - Bad Moon Rising
08 - Into The Mist - Her Crown Of Thorns
09 - Ascetic - I Burn
10 - La Metamorfosi - Goodbye
11 - Infidel - Crimson (demo)
12 - Temple - We Walk
13 - The Spiritual Bat - So Proud
14 - The Whip Hand - Eleven
15 - dIRECT ATTACK - Mary Had a Vision of the Virgin Mary
16 - The Exploding Boy - Dark City Pt.II
16 - Secret Discovery - Ask Your God

Carnival Star - Black Rain Down

With guest lead guitar and backing vocal from Liquid Grey, who adds some real depth and darkness to the overall sound of the track, Carnival Star's "Black Rain Down" is one of the first two releases from Halloween 2013

Released 31 October 2013
Written and Recorded by Carnival Star.
Music and Vocal - ProducerMark.
Lead Guitar and Backing Vocal - Liquid Grey.

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"Black Rain Down gives a respectful nod to the point where post-punk and goth were at its peak, replete with 21st Century polish and drive.
Reminiscent of The Nephilim before they became The Nefilim and The Cult before they became The Rolling Stones."
- DJ Cruel Britannia

"A song that's got the gothic sound down to a tee, from the intro of hushed vocal before it bursts into an impressive little rock number. An excellent song! Overall, these are two very good songs and if you like HIM, The Mission or the afore mentioned Sisters Of Mercy you will like Carnival Star"
- Mark Sharpley - Fourculture Magazine

Release Artwork by Natassa D. from her "Distortion" collection.

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Why did you say that the way was clear,
And tell me tales that would well the tears.
When the black rain - Black Rain Down.

Why did you want me to lie and steal,
To take your place on your Catherine Wheel.
When the black rain - Black Rain Down.

Down Down Down Down Down Down,
No No No No No I don't wanna know.

See them drowning,
False Kings they're crowning,
In their black rain - Black Rain Down.

When they said they were taller than god,
Did they know it was written in blood.
In the black rain - Black Rain Down.

Damn the dark pain,
Bring the heart shame,
In the black rain - Black Rain Down.

Read an interview we made with Carnival Star over onairtunes.com

Gothtune Podcast #23

Gothtune podcast-23 - 201402 by Gothtune on Mixcloud

Tracklist:
01 - Gothtune - Jingle
02 - Contre Jour - Paris 2052
03 - Katabazija - Rebro
04 - Lithos Sarcophagos - Strangers
05 - The Exploding Boy - Scared to Death
06 - Still Patient? - Impact
07 - Disjecta Membra - Death by Discotheque
08 - Astari Nite - Contentment
09 - Reptyle - What´s in a Moment
10 - Exponentita - Prisoner of the Painting
11 - Sounds Like Winter - The Dark
12 - Double Echo - Life Inside
13 - NO FLOWERS - Death Will Bring Us Together
14 - Masses - Blind
15 - Somnambulist Red - In a lonely place

Gothtune mix-07

Gothtune mix-07 - 201301 by Gothtune on Mixcloud

01 - Jingle
02 - Symbiosi - Il Tempo
03 - Shava Sadhan a - Hold Me
04 - Arcane Winter - Sagittarius
05 - Cindergarden - Lunar Phases
06 - Terminal Gods - Constrictor
07 - Madness of the Night - The State of Madness
08 - Aeon Blank - Auguries Of Innocence
09 - Katabazija - Kelija
10 - The Present Moment - General Relief
11 - The RaZor Skyline - The Longest Night of the Year
12 - Painfilter - My Room
13 - Life´s Decay - Etesse
14 - Lacrimosa - irgendein Arsch Ist Immer Unterwegs
15 - Corpus Principium - Squander not Thy Days

Uni Form - Still Alive

Uni Form startade 2006 i Lisbon av David Francisco och hans bror Nuno. Senare träffade de även Billy som blev deras gitarrist och sångare.

De spelar indie/post-punk/post-rock och verkar ta inspiration från band som The Cure, Bauhause, Joy Division, Depeche Mode m.f..

Här är låten Still Alive, först en remixad variant...

Uni Form - Still Alive (Papercutz mix)


Uni Form - Still Alive

Production by Moopie

Directed by David Francisco

Actor´s : Filipe | Miguel Francisco

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VANITY - UNDER BLACK ICE

VANITY is an Italian based band including members from Switzerland, Palestine and Italy. Their first full lenght OCCULT YOU is an album inspired by European culture and a challenging combination of Doom, Black Metal, Indie, New Wave and Gothic with fascinating vocals and shades of electronic. Facebook