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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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Society's Basement @societybasement.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This Friday!! A NEW Society's Basement is on the way! Featuring the BASEMENT DEBUT of @gentlehen.bsky.social !!! Also - @jesusjonesband.bsky.social, @electriccakesalad.bsky.social, @mourningcandle.bsky.social, and SO MUCH MORE. Be there, or don't!

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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

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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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florgoth @florgoth.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

🎶 New SINGLE releases! Jul 27 - Aug 2 🎶 FRIDAY @bombsquadsalmon.bsky.social feat. @salimer.bsky.social and @neonpherepapha.bsky.social ampwall.com/a/bombsquads... @mourningcandle.bsky.social distrokid.com/hyperfollow/... @sparklingurbana.bsky.social sparklingurbana.bandcamp.com 2/2

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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

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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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”

YouTube video by Mourning Candle

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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

YouTube video by Secret Society Underground

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Darkwave fans, join us for a VERY special night of live music with Mourning Candle with Heat Ray, Catacomb Kindred, and All Hallowed at Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge, 121 Ludlow St., Dayton, OH on Sat., June 20. $10 Tix. 18+. 7PM Doors. FB Event Link: www.facebook.com/share/1Bi67X... #goth #darkwave

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ARCHONODE @archonode.com · 22/05/2026

Performative or not, there's a kind of alchemy in these shared moments of darkness—soma, melody, silence. It's captivating.

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Next up, we kick off our regional tour with a performance on Sat. June 20 at Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge in Dayton, Ohio w/ All Hallowed, Catacomb Kindred & Heat Ray. 🕯️🦇🎶

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who celebrated World Goth Day with us! We were delighted to perform with our friends God In Rehab and OUDi, and our special guest Jamee Jordan on EWI. Huge thanks to The East Room for hosting us. What an amazing show! 🤩🙌 Love you all! 🖤🕯️ #goth #darkwave #mourningcandle

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Come celebrate #WorldGothDay early with Mourning Candle, OUDi & God In Rehab on Thurs. May 21 at The East Room, 2412 Gallatin Ave Nashville, TN! Doors 7:30PM | Show 8PM. $15. 18+. See you there! www.ticketweb.com/event/god-in...

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Save The Catio cat rescue in Nashville! Adopt: www.petfinder.com/member/us/tn... Donate: gofund.me/2f7511484 📸 @jaysimage | @sh1nyumbr30n.bsky.social #catrescue #catio #nashville #mourningcandle #goth #darkwave

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Gray Eyes @grayeyes.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Late response but my video is now out as of yesterday! Check it out! #mtac #mtac2026 @mourningcandle.bsky.social

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Gray Eyes @grayeyes.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Surprise! New video coming out today at 3:00 PM CST! #mtac #mtac2026 @mourningcandle.bsky.social

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We’re excited to announce our official website! Check out MourningCandle.com to order merch & more! 🕯️🎶🎉

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A warm thanks to the amazingly talented HN James of Punk Rock Photography for capturing this moment at our recent Fascination Street show at The East Room in Nashville on 4/24/26! 💜

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