Leading up to World Goth Day, DJ Abbie is giving you a dose of variations of goth every day this week. She’s kicking things off with an essential cut from The Birthday Party’s own Rowland S. Howard. 

While often associated with post-punk, there’s an unmistakable goth-ness to the landmark Australian musician’s work. “Autoluminescent,” a standout track from Howard’s debut Teenage Snuff Film, contorts and twists in a bluesy haze. It’s a highlight of the tender, personal side of goth. Howard’s voice shakes as he sings “Into the dark darkness, I gave away myself.”  

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Leading up to World Goth Day, DJ Abbie is giving you a dose of variations of goth every day this week. She&rsquo;s kicking things off with an essential cut from The Birthday Party&rsquo;s own Rowland S. Howard.&nbsp;
While often associated with post-punk, there&rsquo;s an unmistakable goth-ness to the landmark Australian musician&rsquo;s work. &ldquo;Autoluminescent,&rdquo; a standout track from Howard&rsquo;s debut Teenage Snuff Film, contorts and twists in a bluesy haze. It&rsquo;s a highlight of the tender, personal side of goth. Howard&rsquo;s voice shakes as he sings &ldquo;Into the dark darkness, I gave away myself.&rdquo; &nbsp;
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From independent music station KEXP, In Our Headphones brings you the songs DJs, artists, listeners and others just can't stop listening to. Join host Evie Stokes and guests as they introduce you to new music, with added insight into the artists behind the records.

From independent music station KEXP, In Our Headphones brings you the songs DJs, artists, listeners and others just can't stop listening to. Join host Evie Stokes and guests as they introduce you to new music, with added insight into the artists behind the records.

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