Ken Magerman & Collin Schipper of Amaranth
Hailing from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Amaranth rides the razor wire between gallows humor and progressive anguish, combining lush textures with biting lyrical themes. With Ken Magerman on vocals and Collin Schipper handling production and bass, the band has carved out a space that feels both deeply personal and rooted in the broader dark music movement. Their work often features collaborations with a who's who of the modern dark alternative scene, bringing together a wide range of voices under one emotionally charged umbrella.
Ken is also the voice behind Sounds and Shadows, one of the most respected platforms for goth, post-punk, industrial, and darkwave journalism. Through reviews, interviews, and community-building, Sounds and Shadows has become a vital hub for artists and fans navigating the ever-evolving underground.
This week, we’ll be talking about: – The creative process behind Amaranth’s sound and vision – What it’s like collaborating with artists across the dark music spectrum – The role of humor and vulnerability in goth pop – How Sounds and Shadows is helping shape and document the modern darkscene – Life on the edge of DIY, media, and music-making
Come hang with us for a thoughtful conversation about art, music, community, and the places where it all intersects.
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.