Teen Gothic

He was really nice about taking the photo (& overall super chill). They had a strong closing set and even if you don’t speak Korean (as some lyrics are), I think the music transcends language.

They also had one of the most interesting merch I’ve seen & picked up. In Korean shamanism, a bujeok (talisman) is handwritten by a mudang (like their song, it means shaman). These were handmade by Sung's family member. Depending on the design, it has a different purpose and this one is for 소원성취 (wish fulfillment).

I unfortunately didn’t get to catch the full Ball lineup but highlights for me were DECEITS, Rosegarden Funeral Party (Leah was the sweetest when we met her at merch & my friend loved she signed their lighter), and Anja Huwe/Xmal Deutschland!! They haven't played in the US in ~40yrs, so that was really special to see.

Both Past Self and Rosegarden Funeral Party have US tours coming up, definitely recommend catching them if they pass through your city.

Last time I saw them live was on their first ever USA show and right after disko anksiyete. This time 7 years later I saw right before their next album drops it was pretty cool 💕 I must admit their first show was much better unfortunately but that must have been because the smaller venues in Las Vegas are not great.

Fantastic as always.

Well it kinda makes sense. Has She Past Away been around so long that people forget how much they’ve contributed and inspired? They’ve Toured extensively through out the world inspiring a lot of people and bands. They didn’t have the help of Tik Tok like other bands and even Spotify. They may seem tame now with so many bands popping up but they introduced a lot of people into the genre and related subgenres. I’d throw in Lebanon in this conversation too of people forgetting how important these bands were/are especially touring different continents . And it also kinda feels like most people in this sub are 20 and just discarding bands like gum for the new flavor of the time so that might be the actual reason

I've thrifted & made so much jewlery lately. It's been fun seeing how I can mix and match old pieces that I really like!