Last month, IAN SWEET’s Shiverstruck announcement came with a sweeping, lovesick anthem called “Criminal Kissing.” Now, Jilian Medford is indulging in some unsubtle self-reflection on her new single “Jilian.” “‘Jilian’ is about the small mistakes that somehow make life feel both cruel and hilarious at the same time,” the LA indie artist explains. “Over the…
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Disclosure: Items in this review were gifted by Midnight Hour for review purposes. All opinions are our own.
Midnight Hour is a goth-luxe brand designed in Los Angeles, known for its officially licensed pieces, inclusive sizing, and a community identity rooted in the music that defines dark fashion. The brand ships from California and offers a wide range of gothic and alternative clothing—from statement outerwear to everyday basics—at prices that sit in the mid-range.
If you’ve been curious about their quality and fit across different garment types, this review covers the full spectrum: outerwear, a structured top, a graphic tee, and a dress.
Fabric: Shell: 90% polyester, 10% viscose | Lining: 100% polyester
Fit & Sizing: 5’10” wearing XL (sized up from L)
Care: Check inner label; dry clean recommended for polyester/viscose blends
First Impression
This is a statement piece that earns its price tag. Sizing up from L to XL, the coat falls to about knee length—long enough to feel dramatic without being unwieldy. What stands out immediately is the attention to detail: the Bauhaus pattern appears across the interior lining, on the front paneling, and along the back of the collar, making it a piece that rewards close inspection. The fabric is soft and warm without feeling heavy, and the overall construction inspires confidence. No loose threads, no awkward seams—this feels like something built to last.
Wear & Movement
It’s a longer-fitting trench silhouette that suits the alternative nature of the design. The coat sits open beautifully—which is how we preferred to wear it—or it can be buttoned for a more structured look. Movement feels unrestricted, and the length doesn’t catch or drag.
Styling Ideas
Who Is This For?
Anyone who wants a bold outerwear piece that crosses the line between alternative fashion and genuine luxury feel. It’s versatile enough to wear to a show or a dinner, and the Bauhaus license gives it real cultural weight beyond just being a dark coat.
Verdict
A genuinely impressive coat. The licensed detail work and soft construction make $149 feel well-spent—especially compared to what fast fashion brands charge for far less. ★ 4.5/5
Fabric: 100% cotton
Fit & Sizing: 5’3” wearing XS — approximately 24” long
Care: Machine wash cold; tumble dry low
First Impression
The Moss Cadet Shirt is one of those pieces that photographs beautifully and then somehow looks even better in person. The custom moss cadet plaid is rich without being loud, and the 100% cotton fabric has a crisp, quality feel that holds its structure without feeling stiff. This is clearly designed with both aesthetics and wearability in mind—Midnight Hour describes it as their 9-to-5 work top, and you can feel that intention in how it’s cut.
Fit & Fabric Detail
The shirt is cropped enough to tuck cleanly into high-waisted trousers or sit well over a skirt, but not so short it feels precarious. The adjustable front strap details and figure-flattering pleating at both the front and back give it a tailored silhouette that works for a range of body types. The oversized cuff is a subtle but considered design touch that elevates it above a standard shirt. Fabric is comfortable against the skin and moved well throughout the day.
Wear & Movement
This shirt is designed to move with you. The pleating provides ease of movement without sacrificing the fitted look, and the cotton breathes well. It’s the kind of top you can wear for a full day without feeling restricted or overheated.
Styling Ideas
Who Is This For?
A great pick for someone who wants to edge up their work wardrobe without going full costume. It’s polished enough for the office but has enough personality to feel like a genuine expression of alternative style.
Verdict
Excellent value at $63. The fabric quality, thoughtful construction details, and flattering silhouette make this one of the strongest pieces in the collection. ★ 4.5/5
Fabric: 100% cotton, unisex fit with distressed mineral wash treatment
Fit & Sizing: 5’10” wearing L — approximately 29” long
Care: Machine wash with like colors; tumble dry on low heat
First Impression
For $36, this tee is well made. The Hermit Tarot artwork is crisp, detailed, and printed directly into the fabric—there’s no plasticky feel or cracking you sometimes get with cheaper graphic tees. The distressed mineral wash treatment gives each shirt a slightly unique appearance, which is a nice touch for a shirt at this price point. Overall shirt quality is solid: the cotton is comfortable, it drapes well, and it’s clearly made to hold up to regular wear and washing.
Fit & Fabric Detail
The unisex fit runs slightly on the slimmer side at the neck area with the collar rising a tad higher than a standard shirt which is worth noting if you’re used to standard men’s sizing. Overall, the length of this shirt is intentionally oversized. Midnight Hour recommends sizing down for a more fitted look, or sticking to your usual size if you want a relaxed fit. On a 5’10” model wearing a L, the shirt hits at approximately 29” and fits comfortably close to the body without feeling tight. It wears well and shapes to your frame nicely rather than billowing or pulling.
Wear & Movement
Lightweight and breathable—this is an everyday piece. The cotton moves freely and doesn’t cling uncomfortably after a few hours of wear. The mineral wash gives it a lived-in softness straight out of the packaging.
Styling Ideas
Who Is This For?
A solid entry point into the Midnight Hour catalog. If you’re tarot-inclined or just want a well-made graphic tee with real design behind it, this is an easy yes. It also makes a great gift for the right person.
Verdict
Great print quality and a comfortable fit at a fair price. The mineral wash individuality is a bonus. An easiest recommendations. ★ 4/5
Fabric: 100% cotton
Fit & Sizing: 5’3” wearing XS — approximately 44” long
Care: Machine wash cold; line dry recommended to preserve shapeWear and Movement:
First Impression
The Moss Maiden Dress is the standout piece of this haul. It takes the same custom moss cadet plaid as the shirt and trousers and translates it into a full dress silhouette that feels genuinely special. The design is cohesive and considered—this doesn’t look like a pattern slapped onto a dress template. It looks like it was designed from the ground up as a dress, and the quality of the cotton reflects that.
Construction & Detail
The functional details here are what elevate it: a smocked back bodice that provides stretch and a flattering fit without needing a separate belt, an invisible side zipper for clean lines, and—crucially—side pockets. The lace-up bodice detailing at the front adds visual interest and also serves a practical function, allowing you to adjust the fit at the chest. At 44” long on a 5’3” XS frame, it hits at a maxi length that feels intentional rather than just long. Every element of this dress is doing something.
Wear & Movement
The 100% cotton moves beautifully—it has enough body to hold the silhouette without being stiff, and enough softness to be genuinely comfortable to wear for extended periods. The smocked back gives it stretch and ease of movement that a fully structured bodice wouldn’t. This is a dress you could wear all day.
Styling Ideas
Who Is This For?
Anyone who wants a maxi dress that works as hard as it looks. The pockets, the smocking, the lace-up detail—this is a dress built for wearing, not just photographing. It would suit someone building a dark-feminine or cottagecore-goth wardrobe, and it pairs seamlessly with the rest of the Moss Cadet collection.
Verdict
The highlight of this haul. At $79 it’s excellent value for a fully-featured, well-constructed dress with genuine design identity. Highly recommended. ★ 5/5
This haul confirmed that Midnight Hour’s reputation for quality is well-earned. Across four very different garment types—outerwear, a structured shirt, a graphic tee, and a dress—the brand maintained consistent fabric quality, thoughtful construction, and designs that look great. Nothing here felt like it was cut cheaply or designed to photograph well and disappoint in person.
The Moss Cadet collection in particular (the shirt and dress) is a strong entry into the brand for newcomers. The Bauhaus Overcoat is the statement piece of the group. The Hermit Tee is the easy, affordable addition to any alternative wardrobe.
Sizing ran true to Midnight Hour’s chart for all the clothes we tried. The brand also offers free returns within 30 days on unworn items, which takes the risk out of experimenting with sizing.
Overall Brand Rating: ★4.5/5
Check out Midnight Hour’s Store here to find more alternative outfits for both men and women!
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Riot Fest have unveiled the full lineup for their 2026 event, which includes Twenty One Pilots, Pierce The Veil, Tool and more.
Taking place at Douglass Park in Chicago, the huge festival is back with another unstoppable lineup for its 21st year.
With Twenty One Pilots, Pierce The Veil, Tool and Alanis Morissette sitting nicely at the top of the bill, the weekend will also bring performances from the likes of Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, The All-American Rejects, Taking Back Sunday, Motion City Soundtrack, Bayside, Thrice, 3OH!3, and loads more.
Happening from September 18-20, tickets are on sale now right here.
Check out the full Riot Fest 2026 lineup below.
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The band Tang Dynasty started in 1989, when New York-born Chinese American guitarist Kaiser Kuo moved back to the country of his parents’ birth. (The actual Tang Dynasty began in 618 AD.) Before the modern internet, culture didn’t flow as freely between China and the rest of the world, so when Kuo played some of his favorite Western artists for his new friends in Beijing, the impact was immediate and immeasurable. They had no choice but to start China’s first heavy metal band.
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Reviewed by Sam Jones
When I saw Funebrarum would be releasing a new studio album my excitement hit and went through the roof, especially given how they’re lined up to perform at this year’s edition of Kill-Town Death Fest. Formed in 1999 out of New Jersey, United States, Funebrarum have established a reputation as one of the most cavernous and crushing acts in the history of extreme metal with initial Demos and their 2001 debut record, Beneath The Columns Of Abandoned Gods, setting the stage early on for what people would expect from them. Their second album would follow suit, The Sleep Of Morbid Dreams, after their first EP and Split respectively yet their release schedule would drastically slow down with only an EP or Split every three or four years until 2016 where things stopped entirely despite the band’s ongoing status. But recent years have seen the acquisition of Hulder guitarist Sam Osborne, Ascended Dead and Chthonic Deity drummer Charlie Koryn, guitarist phenom Phil Tougas of Chthe’ilist and Atramentus whilst retaining Kyle Winslow on bass, as Daryl Kahan remains the sole original member on vocals. After seventeen years Funebrarum are back with a new album, Beckoning The Void Of Eternal Silence, slated for a May 29th release via Pulversised Records and I couldn’t wait to delve into the band’s antediluvian soundscape once again.
After nearly two decades their introductory track feels like the band’s declaration to wage war upon the senses, for their mission here is twofold: obliterate longtime fans and also hearken a new generation of fans to their midst. With apocryphal drums and miasmic vocals think enough to suffocate dreams, Funebrarum get their first release in a long time going with copious strength. But should naysayers believe the band’s power left them in this interim they’ll be plenty silenced for their riffs drip maliciously with dread like blood pooling where it falls. Within the opening minute even the most belligerent doubters will find themselves headbanging to Funebrarum’s atmospheric repute. Seventeen years? If you asked the band they may think it only seventeen seconds since their last album.
Funebrarum’s guitar tone is revered as one of the most devastating in extreme metal, a blueprint for many burgeoning acts today, yet it’s not so destructive we can’t follow what’s happening. The guitar tone may be akin to a thousand cinderblocks crashing upon your skull but you’ll always know where the songwriting is taking you, or when certain segments end and new ventures begin. The songwriting is never some static force residing within a single location for small minutiae present themselves throughout the tracks, developing the songwriting subtly but to great effect. This could be the implementation of a new riff, faster tempo, an altered course etc. I appreciate that after so much time they still went to that extra effort to make their record worth remembering long after your listening of it is past.
Whilst Funebrarum are comfortable playing with speed, and seething vitriol thrown behind said speed, it’s staggering what they’re able to conjure when their ferocity abates momentarily. There are sequences here that bring the innate horror of Funebrarum’s soundscape to a head, where all preconceptions face value violence are stripped back and the true, apathetic vulgarity of their sound is brought to light. But even as they employ these slower sections their momentum refuses to cease; you’ll always feel like they’re stopping for nothing and whilst they’re slowing a touch it’s only to reveal something altogether insidious whether that be via the riffs, drumming or that secondary guitar they know how to utilise so effectively.
With such merciless songwriting that Funebrarum have reared a reputation for over just two albums and a slew of EPs, it’s great to acknowledge their more intricate, technical edge towards album structure and how incorporating a break halfway through aids the overall experience. The bludgeoning tone doesn’t become detrimental to our enjoyment and including such instances nicely carves the record into distinct phases. Some people get crushed by the continuous swathes of tone a band like Funebrarum exhibit, but this care shown towards the audience ensures we will back numerous times over since the first listen proves their approach to album structure was for the best.
In conclusion, Funebrarum’s first album in seventeen years is exactly what I’d hoped a new Funebrarum album would be. It’s massive in scope, does what the band have provided in past releases but at the same time pushes past expectations of vehement power alone, offering something spectral and intangible. Regarding songwriting the band haven’t changed their approach greatly; this is the very Funebrarum that made their name big with their earlier records but it’s clear some new elements have gone into this release. It’s far from recycled material and it’s the Funebrarum you know and love from the first utterance of that tone. I’m hoping this heralds a new era for the band as this is one act I have been waiting for years to hear a follow-up and I’m not disappointed; one feels the gravitas behind this release easily. I cannot wait to report on their performance in person come this September at Kill-Town Death Fest
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Dragged Under have kickstarted a brand-new era with a rallying single, serving as a call to action for the future generations.
The band’s frenetic latest single is titled ‘Rebel Son Rise!’, and it has a very important message soaring through its core.
Encouraging the younger generations to stand up for what they believe in and fight for a better world, it’s the kind of positive push so many of us need right now, and it’s served up in the form of a total banger.
Speaking on the track, the band’s Tony Cappocchi has shared:
“Since we wrote the last record, I’ve become a father to two amazing kids. This song is a message about how cruel the world can be, and it’s a plea for them to find their own path and always put their convictions and truth ahead of what society wants them to be—whether that relates to the social status quo, politics, or religion. I just want them to be rebels and realise that what’s popular or approved by their peers isn’t always what’s right. It’s perfectly acceptable to be the one swimming against the current.”
Take a listen below.
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Im letzten Jahr beliebt und jetzt wieder dabei – unsere Freunde von Goldeimer!
Sie machen das W:O:A 2026 wieder ein Stück nachhaltiger, sauberer und sozialer. Das Prinzip der legendären Trockenklos ist einfach: Kacken für den guten Zweck! Eure „Spenden“ werden nach dem Festival zu wertvollem Humusdünger kompostiert, der den biologischen Nährstoffkreislauf schließt.
Wo & Wann?
Ihr findet die beiden Stationen dieses Jahr auf der Fläche E (Westseite im TE.N.T. Bereich) sowie auf Fläche S (Westseite direkt beim Frühstückszelt).
Die Goldeimer-Crew ist dort täglich von 07:00 bis 22:00 Uhr für euch da.
Sichert euch eure Flatrate vorab im Ticketcenter:
Wichtig: Ihr bucht vorab online und zeigt euer Ticket einfach beim ersten Besuch am Goldeimer-Tresen vor, um euer Flatrate-Bändchen abzuholen.
Tut eurem Hintern und der Umwelt etwas Gutes – Vision »Klos für alle! Alle für Klos!«
Hier geht es zum Ticketcenter.
Der Beitrag Goldeimer beim W:O:A 2026 erschien zuerst auf Rock-Music.net – Live, laut, legendär!.