The Infected: Post-Punk, Alternative, New Wave, Goth Music Podcast with background stories and tips

In B-movies & LSD (Season 1 - Dutch spoken). In Episode 8 of The Infected podcast, six tracks were featured:

1. Vision Video – "Inked in Red" Frontman Dusty, a paramedic and firefighter from Athens, Georgia, wrote this track as a metaphor for his personal journey from trauma to healing.
2. B-Movie – "Corridors" From their 2016 album Climate of Fear, this song evokes the New Romantic vibe of the 1980s. Originally formed in 1980, B-Movie's name was inspired by an Andy Warhol painting. Despite disbanding in 1983, they reunited in 2004, continuing to produce music with a darker post-punk influence.
3. Echo & the Bunnymen – "The Killing Moon" A standout track from their 1984 album Ocean Rain, known for its haunting guitar intro, which was a serendipitous creation during a tuning session. The song gained further recognition through its inclusion in the film Donnie Darko.
4. Type O Negative – "Love You to Death" A gothic love song from their 1996 album October Rust, penned by the late Peter Steele. The track is noted for its eerie beauty and is considered one of the band's most iconic songs.
5. The Glove – "Perfect Murder" A collaboration between Robert Smith of The Cure and Steven Severin of Siouxsie and the Banshees, this track is from their 1983 album Blue Sunshine. The album and song were inspired by the 1978 horror film Blue Sunshine, which explores the effects of a fictional batch of LSD.
6. Lowlife – "Sullen Sky" A track by the Scottish post-punk band Lowlife, known for their melancholic soundscapes and introspective lyrics.

Additionally the movie Donnie Darko was discussed and warmly recommended, as well as its soundtrack.

Once upon a time, we started this podcast in Dutch, which you may or may not speak, but the music speaks for itself! Still, should you be curious, this episode comes complete with videos, pictures, Spotify links and very rich, translatable online show notes which you can find at

https://theinfected.nl/2020/05/26/episode-8-b-movies-lsd/

Our name is Frank, just Frank (Season 1 - Dutch spoken) featuring

• The Eternal Afflict – "San Diego" A German darkwave/industrial duo from Essen, originally known as Romantic Affliction. Their track "San Diego" is noted for its catchy nature. The Infected
• Mind.in.a.box & THYX – "Television Nation" A collaboration between Stefan Poiss's projects, blending techno, futurepop, and industrial metal elements. The track critiques the numbing effects of television. The Infected
• Frank (Just Frank) – "Do the Soviet" A French-American duo known for their coldwave and post-punk sound. Their music often explores themes of duality and moral ambiguity.
• Have a Nice Life – "Bloodhail" An American duo from Connecticut, blending gloomy ambience with shoegaze and post-punk. "Bloodhail" is from their 2008 debut album Deathconsciousness, which gained a cult following online.
• Then Comes Silence – "We Lose the Night" A Swedish post-punk/goth band active since 2012, known for their dark, noise-infused sound.

Once upon a time, we started this podcast in Dutch, which you may or may not speak, but the music speaks for itself! Still, should you be curious, this episode comes complete with videos, pictures and very rich, translatable online show notes which you can find at

https://theinfected.nl/2020/05/18/episode-7-shownotes/

Meer Muziek Dan Ooit (Season 1 - Dutch spoken) featuring

• Cocteau Twins – "In the Gold Dust Rush" A track from their second album Head Over Heels, showcasing their early, darker sound.
• For Against – "Amen Yves" An American band influenced by British wave bands, with this track from their 1985 album Echelons.
• Solar Bears – "Our Future Is Underground" An Irish duo known for instrumental tracks, with this piece from their 2013 album Supermigration.
• Japan – "Life in Tokyo" A collaboration with Giorgio Moroder, blending synthesizers and dance beats, influential in the English alternative scene.
• The Agnes Circle – "White Gate" A London-based duo's track from their album Some Vague Desire, noted for its concise and captivating style.
• The Cure – "10:15 Saturday Night" The opening track from their debut album, written by Robert Smith at age 16.

Additionally, the episode includes a film recommendation: The Crow (1994), a gothic revenge film starring Brandon Lee.

Once upon a time, we started this podcast in Dutch, which you may or may not speak, but the music speaks for itself! Still, should you be curious, this episode comes complete with videos, pictures and very rich, translatable online show notes which you can find at

https://theinfected.nl/2020/05/17/episode-6-meer-muziek-dan-ooit/

Fairlights & French Love Triangles (Season 1 - Dutch spoken) featuring

• Martin Dupont – "Inside Out" A French band emerging from Marseille's punk scene in 1982, known for their unique blend of electronic music. Their final album, Hot Paradox (1987), is highlighted in the episode.
• Yello – "Domingo" A Swiss electronic duo, with "Domingo" being a track that tells the story of a fictional preacher, reflecting on themes of deception and charisma.
• Bleib Modern – "If Love is Just a Word" A German dark wave band, with this track exemplifying their melancholic and romantic sound, characterized by deep vocals and atmospheric basslines.
• SNS Sensation – "Small World" A dark synth song created during lockdown, capturing themes of isolation. The artist provides insights into the track's creation in an accompanying interview.
• Security – "Seam" A Canadian duo from Montréal, blending post-punk and industrial elements to create a hypnotic and cold atmosphere in their music.

Additionally, the episode includes a film recommendation: Zodiac by David Fincher, a crime thriller based on the real-life Zodiac killer, praised for its atmosphere, music, and acting.

Once upon a time, we started this podcast in Dutch, which you may or may not speak, but the music speaks for itself! Still, should you be curious, this episode comes complete with videos, pictures and very rich, translatable online show notes which you can find at

https://theinfected.nl/2020/05/06/episode-5-fairlights-french-love-triangles/

Immer Mit Der Ruhe (Season 1 - Dutch spoken) featuring

• Maska Genetik The solo project of Russian musician Dmitry Borisov, known for his angst-pop sound.
• The God Machine An alternative rock band from San Diego, noted for their dark, industrial-tinged music.
• The Underground Youth A Manchester-based band with a post-punk psychedelic sound reminiscent of the 1980s.
• Comsat Angels A British post-punk band from the early '80s, highlighted in the episode for their influential yet underrecognised work.
• Laibach A Slovenian avant-garde music group known for their industrial and martial aesthetics.
• Einstürzende Neubauten A German band pioneering in industrial music, recognised for their experimental use of custom-built instruments.

Once upon a time, we started this podcast in Dutch, which you may or may not speak, but these episodes come complete with very rich, translatable online show notes, a transcript in your podcast player, and anyway, the music speaks for itself!

You can find the show notes, videos, and pictures for this episode at https://theinfected.nl/2020/04/29/shownotes-episode-4-immer-mit-der-ruhe/

Episode 3 - En Toen Was Er Niets Meer (Season 1 - Dutch spoken)

Once upon a time, we started this podcast in Dutch. Now, thanks to Spotify, we need to re-upload all our episodes once again. We may be speaking Dutch, which you may or may not do, but these episodes come complete with online show notes, a full (translateable) transcript in your podcast player, and anyway, the music speaks for itself!

You can find the show notes, videos, and pictures at

https://theinfected.nl/2020/04/22/shownotes-episode-3-en-toen-was-er-niets-meer/

Episode 2 – Italy, Dust & Disease (Season 1- Dutch spoken)

Once upon a time, we started this podcast in Dutch. Now, thanks to Spotify, we need to re-upload all our episodes once again. We may be speaking Dutch, which you may or may not do, but the music speaks for itself.

You can find the show notes, videos, and pictures at

https://theinfected.nl/2020/04/13/shownotes-episode-2/

Waar ligt de grens (Season 1- Dutch spoken)

Once upon a time, we started this podcast in Dutch. Now, thanks to Spotify, we need to re-upload all our episodes once again. We may be speaking Dutch, which you may or may not do, but the music speaks for itself.

You can find the shownotes, video's and pictures at https://theinfected.nl/2020/04/13/shownotes-episode-1/