The Arcane Machine

All good things must come to an end, and so too has The Arcane Machine. Celebrating their 50th chapter milestone, Ed and Justin go out with a bang, spinning some […] The post Chapter Fifty: The Final Chapter appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

East meets West on this month's chapter, where we open the show with some great industrial acts from Japan like Schaft, Mad Capsule Markets, and Schwarz Stein. Then we head […] The post Chapter Forty-Nine: International Blight appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Just like the title says, this month we've got a bunch of music that falls all along the spectrum of Dark Underground, from the lo-fi spookiness of The Kentucky Vampires […] The post Chapter Forty-Eight: Goths, Rivetheads, and Everyone in Between appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

This month's chapter features some great new tunes and some classic favorites. We're checking out Cyberaktif's recent release alongside a brand new single from Rotersand, and a few picks from […] The post Chapter Forty-Seven: The Devil Made Me Do It appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

It's our January chapter, and that means a look back at the music of the previous year. 2023 was a fantastic year for dark underground music, seeing releases from veteran […] The post Chapter Forty-Six: 2023 – Our Top Picks appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Ed and Justin spread some holiday jeer with a few sprinkles of wintertime treats. We've got a great Christmas tune from Ministry's Al Jourgenson, an ice-cold ballad from Grey Gallows, […] The post Chapter Forty-Five: Holiday Jeer appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

This month we've got some great selections! Justin spins some classic goth and industrial tunes, while Ed has (accidentally?) created a running theme with his tracks. Can you figure out […] The post Chapter Forty-Four: Variant: Machinae appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Welcome to our annual October Halloween chapter! Each year, we choose a scary theme to celebrate the season, and this year is death. Justin and Ed spin some great tracks […] The post Chapter Forty-Three: Strange Memories of Death appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

The Halloween season is getting closer by the minute, and we've got some great music to start getting you in the mood. Check out some old-school goth from UK Decay, […] The post Chapter Forty-Two: She Wants Antimatter appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

This month's chapter is dedicated to avoiding suntans at all cost, making sure your makeup is sweatproof, and cursing the heavens for not making latex breathable. We've got music from […] The post Chapter Forty-One: The Goth Days of Summer appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

A fantastic mix of music this month as we visit some classic and some new releases. We've got historical industrial from Rasputina, some chillout grooves from My Life With the […] The post Chapter Forty: Riding the Dark Waves appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Tune in for a mixed bag of tunes this month: Classic industrial rock from Machines of Loving Grace, howling goth from Scary Black, danceable hits from Cubanate and Implant, and […] The post Chapter Thirty-Nine: Rotting Democracy appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

As Arcane Machine has evolved over the years, it's been fun discovering what kinds of moods and themes emerge based on Justin and Ed's selections. A very strong one emerged […] The post Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Holy Apocalypse appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

This month, Justin and Ed share some more great music: Ed focuses on high-energy industrial rock, with entries from bands like Chemlab and The Faint. Justin's picks complement those tunes […] The post Chapter Thirty-Seven: Welcome to Nothing appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

It's no secret that hosts Ed and Justin each have their own video game music podcasts, so it was inevitable that their interests would intersect eventually! This month, they take […] The post Chapter Thirty-Six: The VGM Machine – Dark Subculture Music in Video Games appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Our focus this month is on ionic voices in goth and industrial music. We'll be hearing from legends like Chris Connelly, Bill Leeb, Andrew Eldritch, Corpus Delicti's Sebastian, Athan Maroulis, and […] The post Chapter Thirty-Five: Follow My Voice appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

As one of the weirdest years on record comes to a close, Arcane Machine takes a look at some of their favorite musical products of 2022's insanity. Veteran artists like […] The post Chapter Thirty-Four: 2022 – Our Top Picks appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Whether you celebrate Chanukah, Christmas, Yule, Festivus, the Solstice, or any other December holiday, the Goth and Industrial communities have all your needs covered. As is our December tradition, Ed […] The post Chapter Thirty-Three: Yule Night Tidings appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Party like your government has mandated it! This month, we share some fantastic music, much of which has originated around Eastern Europe or shares that aesthetic. We've got Aggressiva 69, […] The post Chapter Thirty-Two: Eastern Bloc Party appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

October is Halloween month, where Arcane Machine gets even spookier! This year, Ed and Justin share music revolving around common, blood-sucking theme: The Vampire. Enjoy some songs from Voltaire, Type […] The post Chapter Thirty-One: Undead and Loving It appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

There's an eclectic mix of songs in this month's chapter! We start off with a couple of classic selections from Dismantled, then visit a bunch of different genres: Post-alt-rock from […] The post Chapter Thirty: Dismantling Your Heart appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

The Arcane Machine presents some more industrial bangers this month! Ed reaches into his satchel of memories to bring out some of his favorite Coldwave and Industrial Rock tunes, while […] The post Chapter Twenty-Nine: Comfort in Coldwave appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

This month's chapter visits themes of timelessness – from The Birthday Massacre's incredible cover of “The NeverEnding Story,” to Apoptygma Berserk's “Love Never Dies,” to a certain 37-year-old song risen […] The post Chapter Twenty-Eight: Infinite Ballad appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

We've got a very special Chapter this month, featuring an in-depth look at an extremely prolific artist: the man known only as Klayton. As the brains behind bands like Immortal, […] The post Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Music of Klayton with Special Guest Todd appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

There's no shortage of tunes about evil machines in the industrial soundscape, so this month, Ed and Justin explore the concept of robotics in music. Check out some songs about […] The post Chapter Twenty-Six: Robots and Androids appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Ed and Justin return with a selection of recent tunes that remind them of their favorite classics from the 90's and early 2000's, as well as a few genuine classics […] The post Chapter Twenty-Five: Echoes of the Past appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

It's January again, and that means that Justin and Ed take a look back at the previous year and share some of their favorite releases. It was a fantastic year […] The post Chapter Twenty-Four: 2021 – Our Top Picks appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

The last Chapter of 2021 gets very interesting very quickly. Ed's selected a roster of industrial rock tracks that have ties to grunge from bands like God Lives Underwater and […] The post Chapter Twenty-Three: Mystery & Sanctuary appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

A wide variety of songs this month, touching on the topics of karma, inclusivity, and the physical manifestation of thoughts come to life. Plus, some stompy industrial techno and more […] The post Chapter Twenty-Two: Let Them Be appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Happy Halloween! Arcane Machine celebrates the only time of the year that goth goes mainstream with a collection of songs about monsters, creeps, and supernatural phenomena. From undead surf rock […] The post Chapter Twenty-One: AUDIO MONSTRUM – Songs of Ghosts, Vampires, and Zombies appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

This month's chapter features some great songs: Classic EBM from Assemblage 23, goth rock from Type O Negative and The Mission UK, some danceable industrial from Hocico, and a kickass […] The post Chapter Twenty: C'mon, Let's Howl at the Moon appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

This month's Chapter leans distinctly towards songs with angry singers… be it upset about politics, relationships, or isolation. In any case, they're using their rage in creative ways so the […] The post Chapter Nineteen: Southern-Fried Industrial appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Yes, we get it: The goth scene and the dubstep crowd didn't exactly mix well. We find that a shame because the music shares so many of the same aggressive, […] The post Chapter Eighteen: Why You Should Like Dubstep appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

After a brief hiatus, Arcane Machine is back! Just and Ed are celebrating their return to in-person recording with a satchel full of incredible music. Check out their thoughts on […] The post Chapter Seventeen: Full Moon and Thoughts Collide appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

  When a current artist you love pays homage to a classic song you enjoyed in your youth, it feels like magic… two forces of nature colliding to make a […] The post Chapter Sixteen: Our Favorite Cover Songs appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

  We're celebrating Funker Vogt's new release this month, as well as looking forward to some brand new Wumpscut! Also included: Some classics from Razed in Black, Information Society, Carpenter […] The post Chapter Fifteen: Dreaming of a Greener Day appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

  We've got a nice blend of Industrial Rock and Goth Rock this month, making for a very high-energy show. From metal-tinged tracks by Circle of Dust and Pitchshifter to […] The post Chapter Fourteen: Existing Out of Phase appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

  This month, Arcane Machine celebrates two milestones: our 1 year anniversary, and the close of one of the most terrifying years in modern history. It's been a crazy journey! […] The post Chapter Thirteen: Standouts 2020 appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

The last chapter of Arcane Machine year one is upon us! Being December and all, our hosts have attempted to bring a little holiday doom-and-gloom to an already strange winter […] The post Chapter Twelve: Paint the Snow Red appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Themes of religion, apocalypse, and dark sci-fi manifest themselves in this month's playlist, with songs from Slovenian performance artists Laibach, some absolute classics from Ministry and The Sisters of Mercy, […] The post Chapter Eleven: Nothing of Man Remains appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Art Credit: Zdzisław Beksiński October is upon us, and that means it's time to get a little more spooky than usual! Is that even possible? Anyways, we've included a few […] The post Chapter Ten: Dissolving Like a Dream appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

  We've got some great music from classic artists this time around, as Justin and Ed share tunes from Die Warzau, Christian Death, Imperative Reaction, Ministry, and more. Get ready […] The post Chapter Nine: The Ideology of Nothing appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Photo Credit: Natalya Letunova Justin and Ed are back for Chapter 8, and bring with them an impressive selection of tunes for your enjoyment. From goth classics by Alien Sex […] The post Chapter Eight: Watch Your Ego Die appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Justin and Ed have returned, spinning more amazing music from the underbelly of the music industry. Chapter 7 sees a bit of a change in the way that the music […] The post Chapter Seven: I'll Never Be the Same appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Just like it says on the (clove cigarette) tin, this time around Ed and Justin explore some of their favorite goth hits of the 90s. Learn about how bands like […] The post Chapter Six: 90's Goth Hits appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

When's the last time you saw the sun? How long have you been living in fear of the outside world? Do you need to cover your face and hands if […] The post Chapter Five: QUARANTINE appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Quick Note: This chapter was recorded mid-March, when CDC guidelines still considered gatherings of less than 10 individuals appropriate. Future chapters will be recorded remotely until it's considered safe to leave […] The post Chapter Four: Brass Androids and Children's Choirs appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

Now that they've introduced themselves and played some of their classic favorites, Justin and Ed have decided to shelve the nostalgia for a bit and take a look back at […] The post Chapter Three: Standouts 2019 appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

In the song “Ribbons” by The Sisters of Mercy, Andrew Eldritch sings the line “Love is a many splintered thing.” Taking a cue from that sentiment, Justin and Ed have […] The post Chapter Two: Love in the Underworld appeared first on The Arcane Machine.

You're listening to the inaugural chapter of The Arcane Machine, a podcast sharing music from goth/ industrial culture and beyond. Chapter 1 will serve as an introduction to your hosts, […] The post Chapter One: Studies in Anger and Sadness appeared first on The Arcane Machine.