Club Nevermore's Last Rites - January 4, 2025

Come start off the new year with Club Nevermore’s Last Rites event! On Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Stickyz in Little Rock. This will have sets by DJ 10.29, DJ Graveyard Gloria, DJ Hollow, DJ Operator OT, and DJ Wilhelm. Doors open at 7 PM; the cover is $10; ages 21+ up. Stickyz has a full bar and a food menu. We advise parking in the library parking garage (It’s typically free and is a safe place to park!

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Episode 269: 12/8/2024

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We debuted a set of new post-punk and darkwave tracks in the first block of this episode. The second block was a set of synthpop, darkwave, and industrial with an apocalyptic theme. The first portion of the third block was a set of lostwave tracks, including the recently identified “Most Mysterious Song on the Internet”; the second portion of the block was goth and post-punk about December. And we finished the show with some soothing ambient tracks.

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Episode 268: 12/1/2024

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We returned after a month-long hiatus to do a live, in-studio show—our first one in over a year. The first block was a set that addressed some current affairs. The second block was an apocalyptic-themed set of goth, punk, and deathrock; and Operator OT talked about Club Nevermore and the future of the Central Arkansas goth-industrial scene. The third block was a set of darkwave, industrial, and goth tracks about treason and betrayal. The fourth and final block was a set of tracks about bad times and getting through it.

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Arkansas Artists on Bandcamp Friday

Today, December 6, 2024 is a Bandcamp Friday! Bandcamp is waiving their fees and giving all proceeds directly to artists! Here are some local artists that’ll appreciate your support.

Also, if you’re an artist in Arkansas doing work in the industrial, EBM, post-punk, goth, synthpop, experimental, noise, etc. fields and you’re not on this list then get in touch with us—either we couldn’t find you on Bandcamp or we don’t know about your project.

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Half Machine Lip Moves is Back Tonight, December 1, 2024

Half Machine Lip Moves returns to the streams/airwaves tonight at 10 PM Central Time (11 PM Eastern/8 PM Pacific/03:00 UTC)! We’re playing industrial, EBM, goth, post-punk, darkwave, and more! Listen via the free worldwide livestream at kuhsradio.org or KUHS-LP 102.5 FM Hot Springs.

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Upcoming Shows in Little Rock and Other News - November 5, 2024

Here are some shows that are coming up soon in the Central Arkansas Area, plus some more news under the cut.

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Episode 267: 11/3/2024

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The first block of this show was a Halloween hangover set, with songs about missing Halloween. The second block is a mix of synthpop and darkwave tracks by artists that are playing shows in the Central Arkansas area soon. The third block was about something truly harrowing and scary—the upcoming election! The fourth and final block of this show was a retro set of goth and darkwave from the 2000s.

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Episode 266: 10/27/2024 - The 2024 Halloween HellShow

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This week’s show is our Halloween Hellshow! The first set was a mix of goth and post-punk tracks to get the spooky spirit going. The second block was a mix of goth and post-punk tracks about graveyards and cemeteries. Because what’s a more goth place than a graveyard? The third block was a set of songs from ’80s horror movies. The fourth block was a set of songs about famous monsters—Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula, etc.. The fifth block was a set of moody instrumental tracks, mostly from horror movies. The final block was a set of Halloween anthems.

We hope your Halloween season has been a good one, and that The Great Pumpkin blesses you!

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The Half Machine Lip Moves Podcast is Back!

We’ve got some big, breaking news!

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Operator OT Set Lists From the Club Nevermore Halloween Ball - October 25, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Operator OT (@djoperator.ot) I want thank everyone who came out to Club Nevermore’s Halloween Ball last Friday. The turnout was pretty good; the other DJs’ sets were bangers; Vampire Police and Bellhead were pretty good. Overall, the night was great! Here is my set list from that night. Christian Death: Spiritual Cramp 45 Grave: Party Time (Zombie Version) Boy Harsher: Motion God Module: Spooky (God Mod Devil Dance Mix) Alien Sex Fiend: Now I’m Feeling Zombiefied Sisters of Mercy: Alice Adrenochrome: Lost City SSQ: Tonight (We’ll make Love Until We Die) Carrellee: Like a Ghost The Dark: The Masque Here are some photos from Vampire Police’s set.

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