On this episode, we were joined by Isaac Howlett to talk about Empathy Test, the wide range of listeners they've garnered, and playing festivals in the age of covid.

It's Midnight Somewhere: Chatting with Isaac Howlett of Empathy Test

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For this winter holiday special, Hallie dives into the folklore of Iceland to talk about the terrifying creatures of midwinter. Who are they, what are their origins , and what has become of them in the modern era?

Morbid Curiosity: Gryla and other Midwinter Monsters

On this episode we discuss why no one knows what the hell 'darkwave' is, explore Trae's piano fetish, oh and we review some albums as well. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Attrition - The Black Maria Of note: This episode was recorded before the tragic death of Steve Albini, which is why this was not brought up during our discussion of his various projects. Xmal Deutschland - Codes  Alien Skin Give  my Remains to Broadway - Rend my Flesh  Blacklist - The Witching Hour VV & the void - The Cage  Gurs - Gerran Bizi Gara Ist Ist - Lost my Shadow Huir - Triumphal Arch Lovers Blind Dreams - Cold Like Snow  Dead Tahiti - Fala Urban Heat - Right time of Night

Cemetery Confessions: Music Mausoleum - Attrition

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. Send your listener submissions/ suggestions to arcanemachinepodcast@gmail.com! The Arcane Machine is a monthly show with supplemental content on Facebook, Twitter, and Discord throughout each month. If you like what you hear, please visit the artists’ pages linked below and buy some music!  Social Media: The Belfry: A Home for Dark Culture: The Belfry is the home of excellent podcast Cemetery Confessions, plus interviews, art, and other podcasts rooted deeply in dark/ alternative lifestyles. Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheArcaneMachine/ Follow The Arcane Machine on Twitter: @arcane_machine Follow The Arcane Machine on Instagram: @the_arcane_machine The Tracklist:   1 –  “Gaga Life” by The Mad Capsule Markets from the album 010 (2001) (Discogs) 2 – “Succubus” by Schwarz Stein from the album New Vogue Children (2003) (Website) 3 – “THE HERO IN side” by Schaft from the album Switchblade (2016) (Discogs) 4 – “Garrobo” by Red Deviil from the album Vida Bandida (2024) (Bandcamp) 5 –  “Shrink” by C.H.District from the album Conclusion (2010) (Bandcamp) 6 – “Wir Sind Wir” by Paul van Dyk (ft. Peter Heppner) from the album Re-Reflections (2004) (Website) 7 – “Transformation Dreams” by The FMs from the album PINK + BLACK (2024) (Bandcamp) 8 – “Where Good Girls Go to Die” by London After Midnight (ft. Sean Brennan) from the album Psycho Magnet (1995) (Website)

The Arcane Machine: International Blight

 CW: Processing of dead animals, killing of insects, poaching and killing of bats.     In this episode, Hallie talks with Audrey Ko of Odd Taxidermy about how she got her start, the types of taxidermy and the ups and downs of the industry.     There is a more chatty version of this episode available on Patreon.  

Morbid Curiosity: Taxidermy with Audrey Ko of Odd Taxidermy

In this 4th instalment of the MCP's plants series, we discuss carnivorous plants: their traps, their habitats, and how to care for your own meat-eating plant.

It's Midnight Somewhere: Chatting with Isaac Howlett of Empathy Test

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