Ghostbells on EBM, Goth Music, Catacouture Haunted Hooks & Heavy Synths!

Jessica Perry and Jim Finley, the duo known as Ghostbells, join Scott Saldinger on The Hang! from Almost Famous Magazine for a deep dive into the music, imagery, and creative force behind one of the most compelling new names in darkwave and EBM. In this episode, Jessica and Jim discuss how Ghostbells formed, why their collaboration clicked so quickly, and how their shared instincts helped shape a sound that blends icy synths, pulsing bass, haunting vocal melodies, new wave influence, industrial textures, and dark electronic atmosphere. This interview explores the making of their sonic identity, their debut EP Catacouture, and the breakout single “Darkness Saves.” The conversation dives into Jessica’s lifelong relationship with music, from piano and synths to guitar, bass, trumpet, and French horn, along with Jim’s background in bands, production, recording, and sound design. Together, they reveal how Ghostbells create songs that feel cinematic, emotional, danceable, and visually charged. In this episode: • How Ghostbells turned darkwave, EBM, and new wave influences into their own gothic electronic sound • The story behind “Darkness Saves,” including its succubus-in-a-graveyard imagery and haunting lyrical world • Why Jessica Perry and Jim Finley approach Ghostbells as both art and business, with videos, visuals, and strategy behind every song • How Ghostbells connect with fans live, from immersive light shows to a fan getting the first Ghostbells tattoo This episode is for fans of darkwave, gothic electronic music, industrial music, EBM, synth-driven alternative music, Nine Inch Nails, Crystal Castles, Health, Sidewalks and Skeletons, and artists who turn darkness into something magnetic. Watch the full Ghostbells interview, like the episode, comment with your favorite moment, and subscribe to Almost Famous Magazine / The Hang! for more conversations with artists shaping the future of music. Website Instagram Bandcamp TikTok #Ghostbells #darkwave #ebm #musicians #interview #podcast  Chapters: 00:00 — Welcome to The Hang! with Ghostbells 02:58 — Jessica Perry’s Musical Roots and Early Instruments 05:25 — How Jessica Perry and Jim Finley Formed Ghostbells 06:02 — Why Their Creative Collaboration Worked Instantly 09:26 — What Drew Ghostbells Into Darkwave and EBM 12:01 — Why “Darkness Saves” Is the Perfect First Listen 13:53 — The Graveyard Story Behind “Darkness Saves” 16:12 — Cinematic Lyrics, Visual Storytelling, and Dark Imagery 26:15 — The Business Reality Behind Making Music Today 31:18 — Ghostbells Live Shows, Fan Connection, and the First Tattoo