I haven't been churning out reviews at my normal pace, but that does mean I have a glorious golden stack of darkscene music to prime your soul for the Halloween season. I have some long awaited releases to discuss. Some fresh new bands I have discovered. soundsandshadows.com/2022/09/07/sep…

Time again my friends for the latest installment of the Sounds and Shadows Darkscene singles chart. As always these are singles released in the month of August from the very loose definition of Darkscene. They are submitted by the S & S Group soundsandshadows.com/2022/09/17/aug…

Review of Curse Mackey “Immoral Emporium” soundsandshadows.com/2022/09/23/rev…

Review of Rohn-Lederman “Rage” soundsandshadows.com/2022/09/29/rev…

Sounds and Shadows September 2022 Darkscene Singles Chart soundsandshadows.com/2022/10/13/sou…

While I saw a lot of folks complaining about the post Capitalism ticket prices, I didn't hear nearly enough discussion of exciting bands in the genre you can see live in their prime for under $20. Let's talk about some hot new releases now. soundsandshadows.com/2022/10/15/ban…

This 12-track full length is a solitary lighthouse on a grey shore with Scott-David's romantic tragic poetry delivered with piercing emotional impact. The music is layered and complex for decerning listeners to unravel. soundsandshadows.com/2022/10/27/rev…

Darkness falls across the land The midnight hour is close at hand. Creatures crawl in search of the best in new darkscene music. soundsandshadows.com/2022/11/05/dar…

It’s Hard To Believe The Sounds and Shadows Darkscene Singles Chart Has Been Around A Whole Year soundsandshadows.com/2022/11/09/its…

Nearing the end of the year and just in time for Bandcamp Friday we have the latest addition of the S & S chart. November was an amazing month for new music. I found a ton at the Detroit Skull Fest which I will be putting an article out about soon. soundsandshadows.com/2022/12/02/nov…

Those of you that follow our blog and podcast know that I have a dreamer's optimism about our scene. In B.P. LeGault I felt the kinship of a mutual dreamer dedicated to bringing together our community while creating an inclusive environment. soundsandshadows.com/2022/12/07/det…

On the 3rd Day After Christmas Precious Ken Gave to Me, New Goth Bangers and A New Jam From The Joy Thieves soundsandshadows.com/2022/12/29/on-…

I am so proud of how the Sounds and Shadows Darkscene Singles Chart has grown in the last 2 years. This chart is chosen entirely by our groups Artists, Djs, Reviewers, Promotors, and Superfans. I took the number 1 pick from each month this year. soundsandshadows.com/2023/01/01/top…

This is the final 2022 singles chart of the year, and it is chocked full of amazing songs. I want to take a moment to thank all of you for participating. This chart has really made a difference highlighting songs that don't always make it on other charts. soundsandshadows.com/2023/01/02/sou…

Trying to choose top albums of the year when the rate of interesting worthwhile music is firing out of a fire hose of content at an unprecedented rate is an increasing challenge. As always, I will do my best to draw attention to glorious new music. soundsandshadows.com/2023/01/13/sou…

Recently John Wisniewski had a discussion, with Richie V. Suriv of Orlando, Florida electro rockers Miss Fit Toys. With a new album out Dec 2022 called "The Nine" on Distortion Records let's hear from the bands founder. soundsandshadows.com/2023/02/05/sou…

January top 10 Darkscene Singles chosen by the Sounds and Shadows group of Artists/DJs/Promotors/Reviewers/and Superfans soundsandshadows.com/2023/02/09/jan…

Two things I love dearly are goth compilations and Florida based review/interview page Obscura Undead. Azy and friends have been such amazing supporters of the scene. soundsandshadows.com/2023/02/23/uno…

Greetings my friends, it is once again time for the S & S Darkscene singles chart. The top 10 singles in February 2023 chosen by our group of Artists, Djs, Producers, Promotors, and Super Fans. soundsandshadows.com/2023/03/16/feb…

It is March, Which Apparently Is Part Of Spring Now. What is filling my dark Heart With Joy? soundsandshadows.com/2023/03/24/it-…