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

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

By The Infected

A podcast from the heart of the darkness. Your hosts select the finest Post Punk, Alternative, Industrial, New Wave, Goth and Darksynth tracks. We bring you the stories behind hot new releases and classic songs, as well as sometimes some Goth approved movie tips. Come join us and feast on tunes with a dark edge!
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A Nice, Warm Glass of Blood

The Infected - Post-Punk, Alternative, New Wave & Goth Music Podcast with background stories & tips.Sep 01, 2020

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Old Friends in New Skins

Old Friends in New Skins

We have an extra long season finale for you, with a theme: Covers and alternate versions. Also we announce the winner of our tag 'm and bag 'm competition! Enjoy great tracks ranging from The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees to The Dead Weather and Marsheaux.

Nov 27, 202301:08:31
Modern Lovers on the Parade Ground.

Modern Lovers on the Parade Ground.

Featuring Riki, The Modern Lovers, A Flock of Seagulls, Parade Ground, Men I Trust, L'Avenir and a nice Dutch Alternative piece by Pip Blom.
Nov 02, 202354:15
Treasures from the East

Treasures from the East

You like Darkwave, Post-Punk, Industrial? We've got you covered. Featuring Silent EM, Відстань, антипатія, Portion Control, Долинушка, Самые страшные тени and a dark piece of gold from Soft Cell

Oct 17, 202348:20
Something that is not meant to be

Something that is not meant to be

Featuring Visio Video, Double Echo, Summore, Solomun & Isolation Berlin, Yello and Play Dead.

Sep 28, 202350:56
Crazy Face Factory

Crazy Face Factory

Hello dear friends, we're back from a summer break. Of course we've been digging up some great tracks for you with a dark lining. Although it's still summer. Tracks ranging from dark New Beat (Belgium) to Children of Stun, Ulterior, Johnny Marr, Soviet Soviet and a sexy and romantic ending with 10CC. Enjoy this one and the summer while it lasts. All the best from your friendly podcast hosts, Jeroen and Goof. 

Aug 20, 202354:28
Children of the Night

Children of the Night

Of Blood and Wine, The Haunted Youth, You Man, Kowalski, Fehlfarben and Them are us, too. All these classs acts shine on our sacrificial altar where we perform our infectious rites for the love of music. Also, you have the chance to win a branded, quality The Infected backpack!

Jul 11, 202352:53
Strange Hours and Cocaïne Cowboys

Strange Hours and Cocaïne Cowboys

In this episode we offer you Traitrs, Sinusoidal, Filmmaker, Department S, Recoil and Blancmange. Also we have a fresh movie tip for you and you have the chance to win a branded, quality backpack.

Jun 30, 202358:09
For The Love Of Goth

For The Love Of Goth

Featuring Fischerspooner, Staatseinde, Mareux, Black Sabbath, Winter Severity Index, Eleven Pond and Daniel Ash. All presented and discussed by your friendly show hosts Goof and Jeroen in typical Infected fashion.

Jun 08, 202353:43
The Value of Blaming Oneself

The Value of Blaming Oneself

In this episode we take you on a trip from the reverb drenched awesomeness of The KGB, to more great bands like: The Church, Deine Lakaien, Fixions, Angelo Badalamenti and Illusionaut. Thanks for staying along for the ride and enjoy!

May 18, 202301:02:23
The Leading Ladies of Post-Punk

The Leading Ladies of Post-Punk

This collection of songs by Blondie, Nina Hagen, Xmal Deutschland, Lene Lovich, and more powerful front women celebrates female independence, creativity, mood swings, and weirdness. These ladies expressed themselves in ways far beyond what is expected of the typical “nice girl”.

May 07, 202343:19
A Cold Spring

A Cold Spring

From Lycia to recent discoveries and tips from our listeners. An angry and raw demo by The Cure and an hommage to Ryuichi Sakamoto San. Thanks for staying along for the ride and enjoy.
Apr 22, 202301:08:51
Landed on the Bell Tower

Landed on the Bell Tower

With: Siouxsie, Clan of Xymox, Shriekback, Yellow Magic Orchestra, FM Attack & Vandal Moon, Tones on Tail, and Sixth June, all full-length tracks!

Mar 30, 202352:30
Missing Man - Season 4 Pilot

Missing Man - Season 4 Pilot

Massive Attack, De Staat, Iggy Pop, The Waeve, Beyond Border, Death in June, and the story of Elizabeth Fraser and Jeff Buckley are all featured in this Pilot episode for Season 4 of The Infected! 

Mar 13, 202341:25
Out With A Bang, Into The Night!

Out With A Bang, Into The Night!

Your hosts Goof and Jeroen are broadcasting Post-Punk and Synth waves from the crypt. In this final episode, we infect you with New Order, the B 52's, The Cure, The The, Div Juz, Odyssey, Rosetta Stone, Love and Rockets, and Arab Strap.

Jul 07, 202101:25:49
Pink Turns Black

Pink Turns Black

Your hosts Goof and Jeroen are broadcasting Post-Punk and Synth waves from the crypt again. In this episode we infect you with The Human League, Buzzcocks, Pink Turns Blue, MOEV, Alice In Chains and Celibates. Sit back, relax, and open your mind.

Jun 22, 202101:10:12
We Don't Want To Live Forever

We Don't Want To Live Forever

This week's Triple Crown of Darkness by Sisters of Mercy, Alphaville and Ultravox is complemented by some killer tracks from Magnus, Doppler Effect and Twice a Man. Come kick back and relax with an hour of some of the best alternative & dark music from the last 40 years. Come join The Infected!

Jun 08, 202101:01:54
Velvet Lightning

Velvet Lightning

Your hosts are back after being infected with COVID-19. Well, one of them. In this episode we discuss and play 6 great tracks from Severed Heads, GOOSE, Death Bells, SJOBLOM, Velvet Condom and Poésie Noire. We also have a great movie tip. We also offer you the chance to win merchandise with our beloved 8-Bit minute challenge. Thanks for staying along for the ride.

May 18, 202159:55
Lovers Dressed In Black

Lovers Dressed In Black

The Lovers Episode: Malcolm McLaren, Innergaze, The Creatures, Nine Circles, Jeff & Jane Hudson & NNHMN - all lovers, making music together. We dedicate this episode to love with an edge and the wonderful dark fruit it bears.

Apr 20, 202101:04:08
Losing The Layers, But Not The Shades Of Black

Losing The Layers, But Not The Shades Of Black

After hibernating in lockdown, your hosts (Jeroen & Goof) are back and looking forward to spring time. Even though temperatures are rising, and we're taking off layers of clothes (and capes), we're sticking to all the shades of black we love so much in music and film. Get ready for some spring vibes with: Hard Corps, New Order, The Psychedelic Furs, The Clash, Hipsway and Bill Nelson.

Apr 06, 202101:01:60
Partying at 4 AM

Partying at 4 AM

We party with Cabaret Voltaire, Royal Family and the Poor, bdrmm, Soft Kill, Dalis Car and Terror Forms, secluded in splendid isolation in our stroboscopically lit home crypt. As always The Infected selected a beautiful bouquet of the best tracks, from influential eighties material to new highlights from the current scene of dark, alternative music.  

Mar 25, 202101:01:57
Goth 'n Roll

Goth 'n Roll

In this episode your pale-faced hosts will take you on a journey from Tears for Fears to Das M., De Ambassade, The Passions, Wu-Lu & Lex Amor, to Kommunity FK. Great music from 1981 till 2019. Broadcasting from the crypt, bridging a cold winter to summer. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the ride!

Mar 09, 202152:31
Fresh Blood, Fresh Sounds

Fresh Blood, Fresh Sounds

Fresh Sounds from friends of the show Of Blood and Wine, SNS Sensation and DespAIR Jordan, sprinkled with rare tracks from Portion Control, Chromatics, and Iréne de Milo. Let us take you by the hand, and we'll lead you to a land of lavish musical magic.

Feb 25, 202101:10:13
Behind Every Silver Lining There's A Cloud

Behind Every Silver Lining There's A Cloud

Your hosts Jeroen and Goof have snowed in, in our crypt. Since we can't open the door, we've had the time to unearth and dust off some great records. In this episode we discuss and play Isolation Ward, Depeche Mode, Vision Video, The Danse Society, Ist Ist and Undertheskin.

Feb 11, 202149:02
Honesty Doesn't Pay

Honesty Doesn't Pay

Honesty doesn't pay, yet, here is our honest selection of gems and pearls by Japan, Xmal Deutschland, Fischer-Z, Kælan Mikla and Model Man. Plus a nice Vaporwave edit by Goof. From The Infected. With love. For free. Stay strange!

Jan 27, 202155:11
Back From The Grave

Back From The Grave

Your hosts are back from the grave for a 3rd season of The Infected. This week we're taking you from wonderful and obscure 80's post-punk, covers of classics, to recent work. Also our movie section is back. Thanks for tuning in, fellow creatures of the night..

Jan 13, 202152:58
Shouting Into The Void - Vision Video Special

Shouting Into The Void - Vision Video Special

Vision Video Frontman Dusty is our guest in this extra-long Podcast covering classic influences, cool new bands, the state of the nation, Vision Video's creative process, and exciting news on the upcoming full-length Vision Video album!

Jan 03, 202101:43:05
Then Comes Silence

Then Comes Silence

We have a very exclusive episode, featuring all 4 bandmembers of the awesome Swedish band "Then Comes Silence". Admitted: we are fanboys. We discuss their latest album, Machine, as well as their sources of inspiration. Most of all, you will get to know a lot more about the guys when listening. So tune in!

Nov 26, 202001:20:23
XL Halloween special: Love, Blood and Wine

XL Halloween special: Love, Blood and Wine

Enjoy Stories of Killing Joke, Echo & The Bunnymen, Nosferatu, Of Blood and Wine, The Cult Sounds, Cocteau Twins, Belfegore and Dead Can Dance, all in our XL Halloween special: Love, Blood and Wine. No tricks, all treats, free howling wolves included! Are you Goth Enough?

Oct 28, 202001:09:30
A Nightcall From The Crypt

A Nightcall From The Crypt

It's always a good idea to pick up your phone. Especially if The Infected are giving you a Nightcall. We discuss and play: Strange Boutique, Crocodiles, Play Dead, Corpus Delicti, Automelodi and Kavinsky. And following our tradition, we also have a great, dark movie tip.

Oct 20, 202001:00:23
Autumn Leaves Us Thirsty

Autumn Leaves Us Thirsty

Gene Loves Jezebel, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Teardrop Explodes, Johnny Cash, Trouble, and Lost Project make up the roster for a fine, wind-swept autumn episode.

Oct 14, 202051:39
Dreams In Which I'm Dying

Dreams In Which I'm Dying

Join us in this Mad World., for another hour of dark tunes and tales. This week we discuss and play Gary Jules, Metakross, The Damned, The Mysterines, Car Crash Set and more. Oh, and we've got a great goth gaming and movie tip for you. Thanks for tuning in.

Oct 07, 202048:36
The Infected Trailer

The Infected Trailer

We play Post punk, New Wave, Goth and Industrial tracks, and we tell the stories of the songs and the people behind the music. In this trailer you’ll hear some samples from our recent episodes. Come on, subscribe and join The Infected!

Oct 03, 202002:09
The Episode With Your Funeral

The Episode With Your Funeral

From a Talking Heads classic and the origin of the term New Wave to rare tracks by Robert Smith and Steve Severin. From lesser-known bands like Lowlife, Hørd, and Etienne Daho to your funeral. Tune in to your weekly selection of eclectic tunes and tales with the hosts of The Infected!

Sep 30, 202055:42
The Many Shades of Grey

The Many Shades of Grey

We have an eclectic, yet dark (of course) selection of tunes and tales for you this week. From A Flock of Seagulls to The Cramps, Nekromantix, Secret Sounds, Claw Boys Claw and Tent. Ending with a nice and creamy desert from Violent Vickie. Thanks for staying along for the ride. 

Sep 22, 202052:41
From Lima with Love

From Lima with Love

A great set! Psychic TV, James Holden, The Names, U2, 39 Steps, Killing Joke, and Asylum Party promoted all the way from Lima. Treat yourself to the stories behind the tracks and follow us into waves of darkness.

Sep 17, 202056:52
A Light That Never Goes Out

A Light That Never Goes Out

Brace yourselves.. We have yet another episode with 6 dark and beautiful tracks selected for you. We feature Lycia, ABC, Pink Industry, The Smiths, Section 25, and a very fresh band from Finland: Of Blood & Wine. What do most of these bands have in common? Listen, float away with us, and find out.

Sep 08, 202050:37
A Nice, Warm Glass of Blood

A Nice, Warm Glass of Blood

The stories behind (Re)Mission, The Chameleons, Boy Harsher, Rendez-Vous, Heaven 17, and Ministry are featured in this episode.

Sep 01, 202058:15
The 80's Best Kept Secret

The 80's Best Kept Secret

This week, we uncover the 80's best kept secret: Trevor Horn and an amazing crew of talented people and musicians.. Also we remember Adrian Borland from The Sound, sleep "Under the Milkyway", and we're getting ready for Autumn with Warpaint.

Aug 26, 202001:04:08
The Happy Goth Accident

The Happy Goth Accident

Your hosts discuss old, rare tracks and new obscurities. Enjoy the stories behind work by New Order, Phantogram, The Cult, Bauhaus, Tangerine Dream, Ende Schneafliet and Michael Mann. After all, it's never too hot for some Cold Wave!

Aug 12, 202001:08:41
We Don't Need to Sell our Soul

We Don't Need to Sell our Soul

In this episode we discuss and play no less than 6 Darkwave and Dark electronic tracks. All killers and no fillers here. And as our listeners know: we feature both old and new obscurities, weekly. Enjoy The Stone Roses with us, Richard Strange, Black Atlass, The Fall, The Shortwave Mystery and more.

Aug 04, 202001:05:34
Summer Special

Summer Special

It's summertime, but that doesn't mean we can't immerse ourselves into darkness. Please enjoy our summer special, and stay tuned for more of The Infected.

Jul 13, 202056:03
Blue Velveteens

Blue Velveteens

Season 2 Pilot: Grauzone, Okandi, Soft Kill, Spandau Ballet and a custom made mashup "Sweet Child o Velveteen". Thanks for tuning in, come and descend with us into darkness.

Jun 30, 202044:03