Ultra Violet 18,409 Posted March 30, 2019 I'm finally making a thread for my favourite band, ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* The Birthday Massacre *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ Their genre on Wikipedia is 'gothic rock' but I see it a LOT different, blending 80's synth with rock and dream pop in some songs. They're a Toronto band, have been around since 1999 and currently have 7 albums, going on 8, (and 3 EPs) Their music is very thematic, evolving with each album, starting with dark childhood fairy tales, to school years, to adulthood, spirituality and witchy themes. In order: Nothing and Nowhere Violet Walking With Strangers Looking Glass (EP) Pins and Needles Imaginary Monsters (EP) Hide and Seek Superstition Imagica (EP/re release album) Under Your Spell I think those who really like fairy tales, witchcraft and poetry would love their sound and their lyrics. Also, if you're a fan of rock in general, and also more quirky music such as Melanie Martinez (im sorry, but youll see what i mean), and love the sound of music boxes, wind chimes and ghostly noises. I would suggest starting with their newer albums (Superstition, Under Your Spell, Hide and Seek, Pins and Needles) and then working your way back, as their newer albums have a more advanced sound. Definitely to be heard through headphones. The latest video from Under Your Spell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgFFAeG5BBQ And some others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbxCYywkcSo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SREZ-ggSDjM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp1FRKc24Zk And my favourite song of theirs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds73xDoP780 Also, just look at their album art 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serene Queen 4,776 Posted March 30, 2019 We stan!!! 1 Quote Hell, I Suppose if You Stick Around Long Enough, They Have to Say Something Nice About You Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moon Driver 222 Posted March 30, 2019 i love them! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowerbomb 65,555 Posted March 31, 2019 Been a stan since 2011, never looked back. 1 Quote ♡ standing stoic blue and denim, eyes not blue but clear like heaven ♡ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatchTheBreeze 1,681 Posted March 31, 2019 Very cool band, indeed. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violet 18,409 Posted March 31, 2019 Been a stan since 2011, never looked back. Yes <3 I believe my sister stumbled across Looking Glass in 2010 and it just went from there. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trayertrash 7,210 Posted March 31, 2019 Oh geez, I just remembered a bunch of drama in their yahoo group circa 2003 because some people had the Imagica demos but wouldn't share and now I feel old after realizing that was over half my life ago I haven't kept up with them for a while, but I loved them soooooo much!!! Promise Me was mine and my first gf's song and we would get high and dance to it in the chorus room anytime the goths and emos got a chance to take over the room post-rehearsal lol. They're just so damn good. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violet 18,409 Posted March 31, 2019 Oh geez, I just remembered a bunch of drama in their yahoo group circa 2003 because some people had the Imagica demos but wouldn't share and now I feel old after realizing that was over half my life ago I haven't kept up with them for a while, but I loved them soooooo much!!! Promise Me was mine and my first gf's song and we would get high and dance to it in the chorus room anytime the goths and emos got a chance to take over the room post-rehearsal lol. They're just so damn good. That's amazing!! I wish I knew them in their Imagica or Violet days, but sadly, I was like 6-10 I love their old stuff and I completely lost myself in it when I first discovered them, but they just keep delivering with no dissapointments whatsoever. It drives me insane how a band can stay that good! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChaoticLipster 23,779 Posted March 31, 2019 Will check them out! 1 Quote Arches are Illusions solid at first glance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violet 18,409 Posted June 17, 2019 Absolutely love this. So soothing and different from them 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
World Princess 458 Posted July 29, 2019 I saw you mention them in the MM thread yesterday so I've been checking out their music. Bought a few songs off iTunes. Tried to do 1-2 off each album. I love discovering a new band/artist and there is so much material to devour 1 Quote ♡ I had a dream that I was fine, I wasn't crazy, I was divine ♡ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violet 18,409 Posted July 29, 2019 I saw you mention them in the MM thread yesterday so I've been checking out their music. Bought a few songs off iTunes. Tried to do 1-2 off each album. I love discovering a new band/artist and there is so much material to devour Aww yay! ugh yes they have 8 albums and 2 EPs Let me know which songs you end up liking! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violet 18,409 Posted January 2, 2020 New album cover. I'm so fucking excited 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violet 18,409 Posted March 25, 2020 And the album is out 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
