The Crash Test Facility

09/06/2026

The Filipino ska and soul stalwart died at 62 on Monday, June 8.

07/06/2026

The Night Rituals - Darkside Static
Music by Patrick Santa Maria
All Songs Written by Darwin Dacanay
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by
Patrick Santa Maria at Project Gemini Music
Cover Art by Darwin Dacanay
Produced by The Night Rituals
CD Producer: Max Roy P. Evangelista of
New Pond Records

The Nocturnal Ceremony is a conceptual EP inspired by suspense, tra...

04/06/2026

Tracking the Shadows:
A Descent into the World of The Night Rituals
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What struck me immediately was that this didn’t feel like just an EP. It felt more like a carefully constructed descent, something cinematic in the way it unfolds. From the outset, it pulls you into this cold, tense impression of an esoteric ritual, almost as if you’ve stepped into something ancient and unseen rather than simply pressing play. What I kept coming back to was how naturally it bridges two worlds I associate with very different emotional states: the freezing isolation of 1990s darkwave and the sharper, more kinetic energy of classic post punk. I wouldn’t say it tries to reference those eras, but it kept reminding me of them in passing, like echoes rather than direct influence.
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Read the full article — link in the comments.

02/02/2026

Experience Real Curses
(Excerpt from the written review)
"Real Curses sees The Skeleton Years carving a unique niche within the post-punk revival scene, with Darwin's brooding vocals adding raw emotional depth."
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With comparisons to iconic bands like Joy Division, New Order, and early A Certain Ratio, Real Curses sees The Skeleton Years carving a unique niche within the post-punk revival scene. Darwin's brooding vocals, reminiscent of Joy Division's lan Curtis and White Lies' Tom Smith, add raw emotional depth, while the band's use of vintage-sounding synths and delay-heavy guitar effects channels the atmosphere of pioneers such as Bauhaus, The early Wolfgang Press, and The Cure during their early punk days (notably, the Faith album). Tracks like 'Lost,' 'What Makes Us Weak,' 'I'm Not Like You,' and 'Doom and Gloom' evoke a sense of nostalgia while pushing their sound in new, more refined directions.
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J4ck T3rminal
The Crash Test Facility

The Skeleton Years' Definitive Statement

12/10/2025

The asylum awakens.
Are you ready to lose your mind?

Send a message to learn more

13/06/2025

Fete De La Musique 2025
An Elysium PH 's Gothic Xperimental Stage
6pm onwards I 06.27.25
Alibi Music Lounge - Makati
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An Elysium PH
Established in the early 2000s, An Elysium is a haven for artists in darkwave, ambient, gothic, industrial, experimental, Shoegaze and ethereal genres. We curate experiences that push musical boundaries, fostering a community of enthusiasts and offering a platform for both emerging and established artists to explore introspective and melancholic themes.
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Featured acts:
Skies of Ember (Official Band Page)
Monochrome
names are for tombstones
Audio Combustion Industries
Volumeswell
Dolphin Expressway
Galaxy Lodge
Dark Horse Ph
Soilent Disco (Baguio)
Dott Seki & The Seeds of Light
And Featuring Australia's
GV Defiance Gohi Aaron
Art work Chris Concepcion
Hosted by Monika Kierulf Preysler of Oremuz & Miss Dee Lao
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Fête de la Musique PH
Alliance française de Manille
Funkybeat Entertainment
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Tree:ty Drums Official
Katribu Tattoo PH
Pananow Media
ADMISSION IS FREE

02/06/2025

Fete De La Musique 2025
An Elysium's Gothic Xperimental Stage
6pm onwards I 06.27.25
@ The Alibi Lounge
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Featured acts:
Skies of Ember
Monochrome
Names are for Tombstones
The Skeleton Years
Audio Combustion Industries
Volume Swell
Dolphine Expressway
Galaxy Lodge
Dark Horse PH
Silent Disco
Dott Seki & The Seeds of Light
And Featuring Australia's
GV Defiance
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Fête de la Musique PH
Alliance française de Manille
Funky Beat Productions
Alibi Lounge
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Treaty Drums
Katribu Tattoo PH
Pananow Media

14/05/2025

Experience Real Curses
(Excerpt from the written review)

"Real Curses sees The Skeleton Years carving a unique niche within the post-punk revival scene, with Darwin's brooding vocals adding raw emotional depth."
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With comparisons to iconic bands like Joy Division, New Order, and early A Certain Ratio, Real Curses sees The Skeleton Years carving a unique niche within the post-punk revival scene. Darwin's brooding vocals, reminiscent of Joy Division's lan Curtis and White Lies' Tom Smith, add raw emotional depth, while the band's use of vintage-sounding synths and delay-heavy guitar effects channels the atmosphere of pioneers such as Bauhaus, The early Wolfgang Press, and The Cure during their early punk days (notably, the Faith album). Tracks like 'Lost,' 'What Makes Us Weak,' 'I'm Not Like You,' and 'Doom and Gloom' evoke a sense of nostalgia while pushing their sound in new, more refined directions.

J4ck T3rminal
The Crash Test Facility

Coming this August/September...

The Skeleton Years.
Give them a listen here...

https://theskeletonyears.bandcamp.com/album/real-curses

14/04/2025

BACK IN THE GRID
Slowly getting back after an unexpected workload, but we're steadily finding our groove again. One update at a time... Stay tuned!

07/04/2025

The Constantine that could've been..

Reimagining Hellblazer with Hollywood's Most Enigmatic Icon