Echolocation – July 2026
A monthly newsletter from Charlotte Dark Scene
The Month in Brief
Congratulations to all the Charlotte bats out there for successfully sweating through June! What a month it’s been. Bustié, Black Season Witch, and the Bunnymen all graced our stages, DJ Velvetine hung up the headphones, and Digital Noir hosted one of Raleigh’s finest with DJ Steve (Fallout, WASTELAND, NCGoth.com). The calendar is really starting to fill up for July and beyond so let’s check out some June highlights then look at what’s next!
| Photo Galleries 13 June – Requiem (Xaq) 13 June – Requiem (thanks to Max!) 17 June – Secret Idol at the Milestone (Xaq) | Posts and Concert Reviews We reviewed NITE’s show at the Milestone with Feyleux, and Idol Talk (and got a repost from NITE omgggggg swoon) We also reviewed Bustié’s show at Snug Harbor with Solemn Shapes, Corpse Dust and Mostly Mesh. Great pics on this one thanks Xaq! |
CDS Spotlight
Secret Idol releases new single “Stab” – Available via Youtube and wherever you stream music!
DJ Velvetine retires after 16 years
Jonathan Golian writes an obit for the QC Nerve on Velvetine’s storied career. Velvetine’s retired, but Requiem carries on under DIL3MMA – next one July 11!
Club ERA sues MetaClub ERA in Durham is a queer-owned space that has served as a haven for the LGBTQ community and has hosted many dark scene events – including a Queer Goth Dance Party on 3 July with our own DJ Spider. Recently their Meta accounts were shut down – read why and share the story. Read the press release here.
Upcoming CDS Events
Your July flyer for Charlotte – stay in the loop with the most up to date info at the CDS Calendar!
Upcoming NC Shows
Other cities do have shows and events and this is a partial list – check NCGoth.com for the complete calendar!
23 July – Asheville – Stabbing Westward – Eulogy at Burial Beer
25 July – Asheville – Circuit Preacher, Mourning Candle, and Feyleux – 27 Club
You Made It This Far
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