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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Join GOTHBATS Nashville this weekend on Sunday, October 18 from Noon to 3PM at the Nashville City Cemetery for our annual picnic! Spooky side dishes & desserts encouraged. 🪦🦇

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Happy 10 years to The Midnight’s debut #synthwave album, “Endless Summer.” Thanks for celebrating with us at Marathon Music Works in Nashville!

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Hello, October. We’ve been waiting for you. 🎃🖤🦇

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I'm excited about my #TravelHealth article in Indy South Magazine! ✈️ Take a Trip, Return Renewed: Can a change of scenery change how you feel? Explore the health benefits of travel, from getting active outside your comfort zone to finding time to recharge. 👉 www.indysouthmag.com/2026/09/16/t...

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Check out my Q&A in Indy SOUTH Magazine! 💛 5 Questions for Renae Furnee — I spoke with the executive director of Resources of Hope about supporting Indiana’s foster families and the impact of showing up for children and caregivers when they need it most. 👉 www.indysouthmag.com/2026/09/16/5...

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Friends, this has been a helluva hard year.🦇 We’ve decided to take a temporary sabbatical for the remainder of the year to focus on our mental and physical wellbeing. We ask that you please hold space for us until we’re able to return. 🖤 With love & gratitude, Mourning Candle 🕯️ #mourningcandle

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Thanks so much to Jacob of Secret Society Underground for supporting our new single and first collaboration with @hxvsfly.bsky.social! Be sure to follow the playlist to hear the latest releases in #darkwave, #goth, #industrial, and more.

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Nashville artists Mourning Candle and HxvsFly join forces on Ashes, a darkwave collaboration about letting go, surviving destruction and finding the strength to begin again. Read more: www.darkeninheart.com/2026/08/ashe... - #mourningcandle #hxvsfly #darkwave #undergroundmusic #darkeninheart 🖤

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Ashes by Mourning Candle and Hxvsfly

Home to the dark and & exceptional. A curated selection of cultivated art and underground music, covering post punk, shoegaze and alternative genres.

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Tune in from 4-5PM today (Sat. Aug. 1) to hear the new single, “Ashes,” by Mourning Candle x HxvsFly on Body to Body 101.5 FM Nashville, with host DJ Adam Alexis McDole. Stream live on wxnafm.org. 🦇🎶 “Ashes” is out now on Bandcamp, Spotify and all platforms. #NewRelease #goth #darkwave

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🦇Happy Release Day!🦇 Our new collab w/ HxvsFly is out now! Thank you for supporting independent music. 🖤 🎧 Download: mourningcandle.bandcamp.com/track/ashes #NewRelease #ReleaseDay #NewMusic #BandcampFriday #mourningcandle #hxvsfly #darkwave #postpunk

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Ashes, by Mourning Candle and Hxvsfly

track by Mourning Candle and Hxvsfly

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

New single, “Ashes,” out tonight at midnight by Mourning Candle & Hxvsfly! 2026. Pre-Save Link: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/... Art by @phaneron.raw #NewRelease #mourningcandle #hxvsfly #darkwave #gothmusic

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Ashes by Hxvsfly / Mourning Candle

Stream and Pre-save Ashes - Distributed by DistroKid

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Tune in tonight on Eight Bit Witch - www.twitch.tv/eightbitwitch for something special! 🦇🕯️

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Ashes fall from the sky on 07/31/26. Pre-save the new single by Mourning Candle & Hxvsfly: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/.... #NewRelease #mourningcandle #hxvsfly #darkwave

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we've had to cancel our tour. Out of respect for privacy, we won't be sharing additional details. To the promoters, venues, fans, and everyone who worked hard to book and promote these shows, we're truly sorry and grateful for your support.

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

What happens when you want to burn it all down? 🔥 The new single, “Ashes,” a collab between by Mourning Candle & HxvsFly will be released on Bandcamp, Spotify, and all music platforms on July 31, 2026. Pre-Save Link: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/... #newrease #mourningcandle #hxvsfly #darkwave

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Both the "United 1 - The Freya Files" and "United 2 - The Odin Files" compilations entered the Top 8 best selling releases across ALL alternative releases on Bandcamp, respectively on spot 5 and 7. Thanks to everyone who donated so far! sidelinemag.bandcamp.com/album/united... #Goth #Ukraine

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Freya is the Norse goddess of empowered femininity, fearless independence, and the seamless integration of sensuality and fierce strength. 💪🏻 Just like Freya, “Never” by @mourningcandle.bsky.social embodies a similar empowerment—taking back your strength in the face of violence. #goth #darkwave

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I’m grateful this song is finally getting recognition. I wrote the lyrics & vox for “Never” by @mourningcandle.bsky.social 🕯️ to accompany the music by my friend & composer @sh1nyumbr30n.bsky.social. This song is now on Side-Line Magazine’s “The Freya Files.” sidelinemag.bandcamp.com/album/united...

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Side-Line Magazine announces special double-feature Bandcamp album release fundraiser for Ukraine, honoring Odin and Freya, out now & featuring Mourning Candle! 🕯️ Read more here: www.side-line.com/side-line-od... #darkwave #ebm #industrial #coldwave #postpunk #BandcampFriday #NewReleaseDay #goth

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Free 'The Odin Files' & 'The Freya Files' Ukraine charity compilations

Side-Line releases the 55-track 'The Odin Files' & the 37-track 'The Freya Files' a 55-track Ukraine charity compilations on Bandcamp

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We’re honored to be among the featured artists on “The Freya Files” compilation album for Ukraine by Side-Line Magazine that includes music by Unter Null, Bella Morte, and more! sidelinemag.bandcamp.com/album/united... #darkwave #ebm #industrial #coldwave #postpunk #BandcampFriday #NewReleaseDay

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United 1 - The Freya Files, by Various Artists

37 track album

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Here’s our updated tour calendar. Thank you for your support. We’ll see you on the road!

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Due to an unexpected personal emergency, Mourning Candle has to cancel our performance in Asheville. We apologize for the last-minute change. The show will still go on with an updated lineup. At this time, our remaining tour will continue as planned. Thank you for your support.

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Thanks for the spotlight Dead Souls Gothic Lounge! See you at Bats Over Indy on Aug. 7! 🦇 🎟️ posh.vip/e/bats-over-... #goth #darkwave #batsoverindy #indygoth

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Asheville - See you in 2 weeks! Our next show is on Sat. July 25! Catch Mourning Candle w/ Feyleux & Circuit Preacher at 27 Club: 180 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC. 8:30PM Doors. 9PM Show. 21+. $15. Presented by #MorbidClassEntertainment. Ticket link in bio. #darkwave #postpunk #goth #industrial

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I haven’t seen this big of a collection of Tripp clothing in one place since the ‘90s! 🤤 Check out Junkman’s Daughter in Atlanta. 🛍️ 🦇🖤 Worth the drive! #goth #gothicfashion #junkmansdaughter #trippnyc #altfashion

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Junkman's Daughter, an independent goth/alt shop in Atlanta’s Little 5 Points, has been thriving since 1982. 🖤🦇 Iconic! Hope everyone had a great weekend!

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I appreciate you too! 🦇🖤🎶

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We’re celebrating 1 year of our Mourning Candle music video "Sycophants!" Thanks to everyone who has supported by watching and sharing this song! youtu.be/9oAV8up4IIM?... #mourningcandle #goth #darkwave #spooky #summerween

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Mourning Candle – “Sycophants”

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy 1-year to our first Mourning Candle music video "Sycophants!" What @mourningcandle.bsky.social song would you like to see a music video for next? Read the CanvasRebel interview about the music video: canvasrebel.com/meet-leslie-... #mourningcandle #goth #darkwave #spooky #summerween

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We’re excited to be making our Indy debut on Aug. 7!

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Darkwave fans: We’re playing our first headlining show in Birmingham, AL, on Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 at @truestorybrew with @domesticatrix_industrial_noise & @nobodies_atl. 7PM Doors | 8PM Show. 18+. $15. Presented by Secret Shadow Productions. See you there! #goth #darkwave #industrial

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

🦇UPCOMING 2026 MOURNING CANDLE SHOWS🦇 Sat. July 25 - Asheville, NC | 27 Club Fri. Aug. 7 - Indianapolis, IN | Healer DIY Sat. Aug. 22 - Birmingham, AL | True Story Fri. Oct. 2 - Nashville, TN | Drkmttr 🎟️ Tickets: linktr.ee/mourningcand... #goth #darkwave #livemusic

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Want an MC tee? Order your official merch on MourningCandle.com! Sizes: S, M, L, XL & on-demand special order 2XL+. All t-shirts are soft, high-quality Bella+Canvas prints hand-made by our songwriter & guitarist Anson of Midnight Coyote Printing. 🖤🦇 mourningcandle.bigcartel.com/products

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We’re one month away from our next show, Sat. July 25 in Asheville, NC! 🦇🎶 Catch Mourning Candle w/ @feyleux.bsky.social & Circuit Preacher at 27 Club. 8:30PM Doors. 9PM Show. 21+. $15. #MorbidClassEntertainment 🎟️ www.facebook.com/share/18kmGk... 📸 @cunningphoto #darkwave #goth

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We made it back home to Nashville from our first-ever tour stop in Dayton, Ohio last Saturday 6/20/26. Thanks to everyone who came to support the show! We love you! 💜🦇🎶 📸 @cunningphoto #goth #darkwave #bycandlelighttour #mourningcandle

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I love how @cunningphoto captured the moonlight in this shot. Plus post-show candid pics can’t be beat. 💜🎶🦇 @mourningcandle.bsky.social #darkwave #goth #killstar #bycandlelighttour

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

DAYTON, OHIO – SEE YOU SATURDAY! Darkwave fans, join us June 20 for live music with Mourning Candle, Heat Ray, Catacomb Kindred, and All Hallowed at Cosmo Joe’s. $10. 18+. 7PM Doors. FB Event Link: www.facebook.com/share/1Bi67X... #bycandlelighttour2026 #mourningcandle #goth #darkwave

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

So excited to be playing my first hometown show this Saturday, June 20 with @mourningcandle.bsky.social at Cosmo Joe’s, 121 Ludlow St., Dayton, OH. $10 tickets at door. 18+. 7PM Doors. See you there! 📸 @_indecisivegemini #goth #darkwave #bycandlelighttour #livemusic

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Thanks to Jacob of Secret Society Underground for interviewing us! Not sure how we got on the topic of WWE, but here it goes! 🤣 Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5BR... #goth #darkwave #mourningcandle #secretsocietyunderground

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MOURNING CANDLE INTERVIEW

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🦇 Just Announced! 🦇

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