The Continuous Evilution of Life’s ?’s [ALBUM REVIEW]
Wait, what?! A horrorcore rap review on a Goth webzine? Yeah well, horrorcore rap has been one of my loves for almost twenty years, and I think it would be somewhat dishonest of me to not review at least one album, and what better album to review than Twiztid’s latest release: The Continuous Evilution of Life’s ?’s (pronounced “life’s question marks”), especially since I’ve met quite a few Goths who are fans of them. This is the duo’s eleventh studio album to date, and their second studio album since leaving Psychopathic Records and beginning their own label, Majik Ninja Entertainment.
Lady Raven: The Corpse Bride [MODEL GALLERY]
A set about a bride, a bloody intention and ancient madness.
Inspired to the Tim Burton Atmosphere, and to Stefan Gesell Photography.
Briana Sullivan: Tribal Fairy [SPOKESMODEL GALLERY]
This gallery features spokesmodel Briana Sullivan as a tribal gothic fairy who is lost in the woods, unable to find her way home, she lays down beside a log and rests there for the night. She is lost and unfamiliar with the native New Zealand ferns and trees as she ponders how to return home. The photographer for this gallery was Taranaki photographer Sully’s Pics and all makeup, hair and styling was done by Briana Sullivan.
Green Screen Made Easy: Keying and Compositing Techniques for Indie Filmmakers [BOOK REVIEW]
The authors of Green Screen Made Easy take us into the world of special effects found in filmmaking and photography. Not only do you learn how it’s done, but you learn how to do it yourself using easy, affordable methods while still retaining visual quality.
CINDERGARDEN: Scream Queen [MUSIC/MODEL GALLERY]
Jaymie Valentine–horror actress and alternative model–is best known for her amazing music as CINDERGARDEN. In conjunction with her new kickstarter campaign for her new album, Architectures of the Wild Becoming, she features her work with photographer Marianne Williams for Gothic prop company, Dapper Cadaver. These feature newly restored and artistically resized images for both new and old fans to enjoy.
Goth Enough: Sub-genres Under One Mantle [SPOKESMODEL ARTICLE]
“What is one of the biggest issues facing Goth culture? Stereotypes, not just from outside the Goth community, but also from inside the community. Is it really important to define yourself as one type of Goth or can you fit into more than one genre?” 2017 Spokesmodel, Briana Sullivan, shares her insights on the good and the bad within the extended Gothic community.
Klayton: Raising Circle of Dust from the Ashes [INTERVIEW]
Most industrial music lovers are familiar with Klayton and his work. He is the musical mastermind behind such projects as Circle of Dust, Argyle Park, Celldweller, and most recently Scandroid. Following his resurgence of Circle of Dust and the re-release of previous material I hoped to get a chance to talk with him; my hopes were not in vain!
Aly Goo: Fishnet [VICE SPOKESMODEL GALLERY]
Lots of jewelry, fishnets and squeaky under bust . Aly Goo shows off her bold eyes and lips in this set.
Luna Eclipse: Until Death Do Us Part [MODEL GALLERY]
My very first shoot with my darling boyfriend. He’s always been so supportive of my work and goals, and I finally got him to agree to shoot with me. I think he did an amazing job.
Johnny Martyr: Provoke [PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY]
My friend Eric is a local actor who shares an interest in gothic style. We decided to do a portrait session featuring him using b&w 35mm film. Our concept was to create portraits that are simple, elegant and classic, concentrating on emotive facial expressions and angular compositions.
Luna Eclipse: Fae Folk [MODEL GALLERY]
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”