Anxiety. It is an ugly shit of a beast that I've lived with for over half of my life, and by hell, I hate it with every cell in my body. I could fill the North Sea twice over with all the tears it's had me shed. I could recall to you hundreds of times… Continue reading Anxiety & Some Ways That I Cope With It
I haven't listened to Swedish atmospheric OMBM project Lustre in some time...and its a shame really. Coming back to the music today has felt a little bit like going home - I pretty much know what to expect. But there is real comfort in that. Still Innocence the new Lustre album will be coming out… Continue reading Sound Of The Day : Lustre
My hair has, for the majority of my 31 years, been my statement piece, my pride and joy, the be all and end all. I've always treated it with respect i.e. not ironing it every day, not using masses of products, not stripping it down. Though I do dye it black and have been doing… Continue reading Where To, Hair?
Totes. I'm obsessed with them. I always, always, al-ways have one on my person. I love it that while a tote bag is precious, it's not so precious that you can't stuff it into your rucksack or get it dirty or misshape it with too heavy library boots. Since 2015 I've been using my Norwegian… Continue reading 6 Tote Bags For The Darkly Inclined
I thoroughly enjoy the music of Swedish OMBM project Grift. It's solid, masterfully layered, deeply satisfying black metal that never leaves me, as a listener, empty. And the vocals...which are such a vitally important element for me in this genre...are some of the best in the Scandinavian black metal scene. Without a doubt. The track… Continue reading Sound Of The Day : Grift
I am forever in awe of Copenhagen based (very) luxury (although I wish it wasn't so much luxury, so that I'd be actually able to afford something sometime) avant garde clothing giant Barbara I Gongini. Usually I'm pretty good with keeping up to date with the most recent dark fashion, but there is ALWAYS something… Continue reading Getting Dressed In The Dark : Barbara I Gongini Shaggy Coat
Meghan Wood, of atmospheric black metal project Crown Of Asteria, has to be one of THE most productive musicians out there. Seriously. And everything, everything she offers to the world is mesmerizingly good. I have been listening to her latest release Haruspex since yesterday, and folks, I just can't turn it off. All of the music… Continue reading Sound Of The Day : Crown Of Asteria
October is literally panting on the doorstep and clawing to be let in...and are you ready for it? How about investing in a dark, and obscure tote bag ready to stuff with Halloween goodness...as well as the bread, milk and sugar? And a spiral notebook to carry in your bag at all times, ready for… Continue reading Support The Dark Arts
I often have dreams of Björk bringing out a new album every month - I crave her creations always. Her music has been a valuable life source for well over 15 years. It's helped me to better understand myself, and to rise again and again and again. She has a new album coming out soon… Continue reading Sound Of The Day : Björk
When I first discovered the writing of Neil Gaiman, I. Was. Addicted. It was first his collection of short fictions and poetry Fragile Things, followed by his masterpiece The Sandman. The Sandman is, hands down, the best, and I mean the best comic book series in existence. If you haven't read it, I STRONGLY URGE… Continue reading Reading In The Dark : A Sort Of Review Of Trigger Warning By Neil Gaiman
Celebrating the strange and the shadowy, the damned and unseen 