F*CK UR DEAD INTERNET THEORY

A fun lil' project that I'm sure will eventually turn into a real links page: The Web's Not Dead.

This is my love letter to the indie web, where I've collated a few of my go-to websites in an effort to get people off the apps and back into the virtual wild west, if you will. Intended for a friend's zine, this list is just the tip of the iceberg, so I wanted to include some other personal favourites here that are perhaps a bit more niche.

• Tofokyo: I stumbled on this creator over on YouTube, then immediately dove headfirst into his website (major points for the Fleshwater feature on the radio player!). His current homepage project features a near-constant stream of animation and cool vids. Idk, it's just a cool place to spend your time – go check it out!
  
  
• My Last Copy Scam: Another personal website with immaculate vibes that you can really get lost in. The Bookmarks page is a particular go-to for me; there's so many great recommendations for DIY and punk websites that helped so much when I was first diving into the indie web again. Their other site, FAN-CLUB also has some amazing resources for COVID safe-r events and day-to-day life – highly recommend!
  
  
• Vampire's Nest: LBR, this whole website is SO my vibe – vampires, anarchism, art, counterculture and more. I have unashamedly sourced so many of my blinkies from this page too. A note for eyestrain and flashing images on some pages, but so very worth exploring.
  
  
• The Counterforce: I linked the iPod Revival blog post in my TWND page, but there's so much more here to dive into. Reviews, interviews, how-tos and zines – I have heavily invested down time trawling through this site. If you're a band, musician or punk-leaning in any way, this is a must-visit, imo.
  
  
• Warzone Distro: If you're looking to get more into anarchist reading, I highly recommend stopping by the folks at Warzone. There are a number of great zines hosted here on anarchy, liberation and more; start with Fuck Spotify and What is Green Anarchy?
  
  

added: may 3, 2026

Bandcamp Friday: Get Rec'd

Couldn't let Bandcamp announce the return of Bandcamp Fridays without a few recommendations, eh?

Over the last year, I've been steadily moving away from the streaming music monolith, back to purchasing music direct from artists; it's nice to finally be building up a little digital library that isn't victim to the whims of licensing and label issues. Alongside a treasure trove of physical music media lovingly gathering dust in our home (I swear we'll get that audio setup sorted soon!), I've found myself really enjoying the experience of really listening to music – putting great albums on repeat, building situational playlists and discovering new artists.

Which is where this list comes in! Every Bandcamp Friday, the platform waives their revenue share and passes all funds direct to artists and labels. Digitally, this is one of the best ways you can support musicians and independent labels–so why not give these rad records a listen and chuck 'em a few bucks next round?

• Rouge Carpet Disaster – Static Dress: One of my absolute favourite records from the last few years. Post-hardcore with pop sensibilities and a heavy dose of metal influence as well; basically, every elder emo's new release dream. Given this is their debut, I'm incredibly excited to see what comes next for this group – absolutely one to watch.
  
  
• Let It Rip – genCAB: Ahead of their next album release, genCAB dropped this EP as a taster for the direction to come. Both 'Six Hits (Let It Be)' and 'Cancer Causes Life' are melodic industrial at its best, with a great Wumpscut cover thrown in for good measure.
  
  
• Global Prison Experiment – Persecutor: Including 'crushing' and 'uncompromising' in their artist bio perfectly sums up Persecutor's approach to punk. Caught these guys live in 2023 and was blown away not only by their impassioned, direct lyricism, but the brutal wall of sound they created with each track. If you're in so-called Australia, keep an eye out for them in your local scene – you won't regret it.
  
  
• Ashes – Zanias: Eternally grateful for all the new tracks and remixes Zanias has been dropping recently, but this especially. A stunning soundscape and beautiful dedication to Palestine, with 100% of proceeds going directly to support aid on the ground in Gaza and beyond.
  
  
• Fómhar – Fuil Na Seanchoille: This one absolutely floored me on first listen; an incredible reflection on past, present and future through both the Celtic and Wurundjeri seasons before invasion. Block out a good half an hour and pop on your best headphones/speakers to get the most from these recordings.

Need more recommendations? Here's a link to my Bandcamp collection – heavy on goth rock, industrial, metal and punk, but all well worth your hard-earned cash.

added: september 6, 2024