Arcane Machine: International Blight

Arcane Machine: International Blight

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 west and spin some tracks from Poland’s C.H.District, German artist Paul van Dyk, and the UK’s London After Midnight, plus more! We hope you enjoy this global selection of fantastic music.

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The Devil Made me Do It - The Arcane Machine

The Devil Made me Do It - 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 2023 that were close runners-up to our top picks chapter last month. We’ve also got some classics from Shreikback, Meat Beat Manifesto, and Coil.

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Strange Memories of Death - The Arcane Machine

Strange Memories of Death - 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 and explore how different artists treat the finality of life. We’ve got some big names in this one, ranging from Type O Negative to David Bowie to Wumspcut!

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Holy Apocalypse - The Arcane Machine

Holy Apocalypse - 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 this Chapter, revolving around religion and the end of the world. You’ll explore a “Dead Planet” from Front Line Assembly and wander “Cities in Dust” from Siouxsie and the Banshees. You’ll pray for salvation with E Nomine’s “Vater Unser.” And finally, you’ll be treated to an in-depth examination of both Juno Reactor and Laibach’s interpretations of “God is God.”

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Dark Subculture Music in Video Games - The Arcane Machine

Dark Subculture Music in Video Games - 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 a look at how industrial, goth, synthwave etc is used to create mood and atmosphere in video games. From the harsh industrial beats of “Prodeus,” to the electro-rock riffs of “Vampire: The Masquerade,” to a spooky Nick Cave-esque ballad from “Trüberbrook,” there’s a fantastic selection of music you may not be aware of!

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Dismantling Your Heart - Arcane Machine

Dismantling Your Heart - 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 Love in Reverse, a sweet retro-tinged steampunk ballad from Steam Powered Giraffe, industrial hits from KMFDM and Static-X, and a whole bunch more.

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