Airing time: Fridays at 11pm
Welcome to "Batcave Beats" with DJ Curehead, an old goth veteran from Germany who has been weaving his dark magic in New Zealand for 17 years. With his roots in the industrial band Flout and his solo project PTSD, DJ Curehead brings some new tunes to the airwaves.
"Batcave Beats" is a captivating fusion of goth, EBM, darkwave, punk, and post-punk, delving into the shadows to unearth the most enthralling sounds of the underground. Not only do we delve into the pulsating rhythms of international acts, but we also proudly showcase the haunting melodies of New Zealand's very own homegrown alternative bands.
Join DJ Curehead every Friday at 11 PM as he takes you on a sonic journey through the enigmatic realms of the dark and the mysterious. It's not just a show, it's an immersive experience into the heart of alternative music culture, where the shadows come alive and the beats resonate with your very soul.
Podcasts
To download the latest episode: Click the kiwifruit to go to the Batcave Beats show page on the accessmedia.nz site:
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Back to the Roots
After all the special episodes we go back to the roots with goth rock, industrial and crust punk...
Duration: 00:54:33 | Date: 12 April, 2024
NOFX Final Tour
Batcave Beats plays 'NOFX - I Heard They Suck' Live from 1995
Duration: 00:42:10 | Date: 5 April, 2024
Zwischenfall
A compilation from the famous German goth club Zwischenfall in Bochum - a trip back in time.
Duration: 01:00:58 | Date: 22 March, 2024
Sister of Mercy Special
DJ Curehead delivers the long-promised Sister of Mercy night with personal gems, rare tracks and unreleased tracks.
Duration: 00:58:49 | Date: 15 March, 2024
Batcave Goes Punkcave
Here is the long-awaited punk special. A nice brew of old-school punk and new-school punk.
Duration: 00:44:59 | Date: 1 March, 2024
Newcomer Show
Your music is mixed with some darkwave classics. DJ Curehead plays your music - local NZ bands, but also acts from overseas. So keep your music coming, the more the better.
Duration: 00:53:41 | Date: 9 February, 2024
Viva La Muerte - Party in the Cemetary
Batcave Beats is a show for those who are not into classic mainstream music. DJ Curehead brings you music from the subcultures: goth, EBM, industrial, punk, post-punk, and everything in between.
Duration: 00:52:24 | Date: 2 February, 2024
Cyber Goth
Put your dance boots on and dance the night away with Batcave Beats cyber goth night.
Duration: 00:54:30 | Date: 26 January, 2024
Gathering Shadows
Classic darkwave plus interview with Ducan Dairn organizer of the Gathering Shadows festival this weekend from 19.1 to 21.1 in the Valhalla in Wellington, also in the show 3 acts who will perform on this weekend.
Duration: 1:00:39 | Date: 19 January, 2024
Holiday Mix Part 2
DJ Curehead is in holiday mode and makes a head jump deep in his record box no theme just simple good dark music for sunny days.
Duration: 00:53:04 | Date: 5 January, 2024
Holiday Mix Part 1
DJ Curehead is in holiday mode and makes a head jump deep in his record box no theme just simple good dark music for sunny days.
Duration: 00:48:01 | Date: 29 December, 2023
Christmas Riot
Instead of fighting for last-minute tech deals, we unleash sonic anarchy of our own. This is a sonic rebellion against Christmas commercialism, fueled by the raw power of hardcore industrial and EBM. And we dedicate a segment to the late, great Pogues frontman., Shawn McGowan may he find some peace. Batcave Beats wishes everyone a happy Christmas.
Duration: 00:53:22 | Date: 22 December, 2023
The Year In Review on Bandcamp Part 2
A treasure trove of sounds, unreleased material, upcoming artists and overlooked stuff, the best of alternative Bandcamp plus a Christmas surprise from DJ Curehead.
Duration: 1:01:27 | Date: 15 December, 2023
The Year In Review on Bandcamp Part 1
The best of goth and EBM, industrial from this year's Bandcamp and punk goes Christmas punk songs with the special holiday vibe.
Duration: 00:53:54 | Date: 8 December, 2023
Love at the First Bite
Let 'Batcave Beats' be your nocturnal sanctuary, where the shadows dance and the beats resonate like a heartbeat in the night. Surrender to the allure, and let the music embrace you like a vampire's embrace, forever enchanting and utterly unforgettable."
Duration: 00:52:51 | Date: 1 December, 2023
The Cure Special
Resurrecting The Cure's musical rarities, this show breathes new life into forgotten treasures, celebrating the band's sonic evolution and experimentation.
Duration: 00:54:48 | Date: 24 November, 2023