A blast from the haunted past with Salem, White Ring, Sidewalks and Skeletons & more
If you’re like me, then you’re probably celebrating the impending Halloween by blasting the new Salem album on repeat. With the witch house overlords’ grand return, it’s time we look back and embrace the DIY cult electronic movement whose ghostly, syrupy impact continues to be felt in the shoegaze, industrial, IDM and Soundcloud rap spheres. From the mainstream conquerers Crystal Castles and Clams Casino, to the mercurial warehouse dwellers White Ring and Pictureplane, to the too-perfectly named oOoOO and Sidewalks and Skeletons, let our Witch House 2020 playlist ring in your Halloween with spooky aplomb. Tricks, treats, warts and all…