Mark Paradise of Communion After Dark
Mark has been part of the dark electronic music world since the late '80s, when he first got hooked after hearing Microchip League’s "New York New York." Since then, he’s become a familiar name in the scene, known for his thoughtful curation and deep love for the music.
He’s a resident DJ at The Castle in Tampa, where he’s played every Saturday night upstairs for over a decade. He also co-hosts Communion After Dark, a weekly online radio show and podcast that’s helped spotlight countless artists across EBM, synthpop, darkwave, and industrial genres.
In addition to his DJ work, Mark is the organizer behind Absolution Fest, an annual event in Florida that brings together a wide range of bands from the international dark music community, including acts like VNV Nation, Assemblage 23, Combichrist, and Grendel.
This week we’ll be talking about: – What it’s like to DJ week after week for a dedicated crowd – The behind-the-scenes work of running a music podcast – Organizing shows and festivals in the underground scene – How the goth/industrial landscape has changed over the years – Some lessons learned from decades in the scene
Come hang out, ask questions, and be part of the conversation. We’re looking forward to digging into Mark’s story and perspective this Sunday.
About the Unwritten Rules of the Road
The Unwritten Rules of the Road is a combination blog and video series with live streams and interviews with people who are on the ground level in the live music and touring world: musicians, promoters, set builders, venue owners, and more! Our mission is to provide an educational resource to artists of all types who want to get into touring but may not know just how to do it... Or maybe you are already touring but just want to figure out a way to level up. With your host Tash Cox (who is a seasoned DIY tour booker and touring artist herself), we shall guide you.