Alan Clements  World Dharma Talk: Spiritual Incorrectness, Sacred Taboos and Other Political and Religiously Sanctioned Toxic Rituals of Normalcy: Embracing Unconventional Often Vilified Paths of Awakening Mar 5, 2024

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Spiritual Incorrectness, Sacred Taboos and Other Political and Religiously Sanctioned Toxic Rituals

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Underground stalwarts Voodoos & Taboos make their Duality Trax debut alongside a remix from rising talent Bertie, set to drop on November 8th. Now on its seventh release, Holly Lester’s vinyl imprint blends seasoned pioneers with the next generation of producers.

A serendipitous moment at London’s E1 in 2023 was the genesis for the labels latest release, when DT label head Holly Lester unknowingly dropped a Voodoos & Taboos track only for the duo to walk in mid-way. Already known for their standout releases on iconic labels like Phonica, Bordello a Parigi, and Palms Trax's CWPT, this chance encounter sparked a creative connection between Holly and the pair.

‘Time Out’ kicks things off with swirling synths and the duo's signature alien electronics, set to a playful breaks infused rhythm and morphing bassline, as command and control rings out overhead. ‘Endless Game’ comes with the usual V&T trimmings; an infectious bassline and with a scattering of curious sounds and samples, with a healthy dose of italo-inspired groove - the type of track reserved for bringing a dash of joy to the dancefloor amidst a heads down body-moving groove.

On the B-side, Australian newcomer Bertie steps up with her remix of ‘Time Out’, following her breakout EP and high-profile remix by Ciel. In a short space of time, Bertie has already developed a signature sound injecting her productions with nostalgic 90s house and contemporary subtext; glued together by crunchy drums and a penchant for wide-eyed rhythms. Sticking to her guns, Bertie’s flip of ‘Time Out’ packs a serious punch, showing why she’s an artist on the rise.

The EP closes out with the psychedelic ‘All Action’ with its vocoder vocal samples, bubbling acid and teleporting top-lines. One of the most notable features of the duo's music is their ability to let things evolve over time, their music often accompanied by strong storytelling, an art that has been almost lost in today’s era of instant gratification; their instrumentation often taking on a life form of their own and dosed with surprises.

PREMIERE: Voodoos & Taboos - Time Out (Bertie Remix)

Dr. Demetria M. McNeal is a Communication Scientist with expertise in optimizing the way we interact with one another. Her book "You Don't Say" is filled with immediately useful tips on improving relationships through better communication.

Episode 167_Demetria McNeal YOU DONT SAY

Backyard Relationships Episode #8 _ Taboo Tackle, Good Sex and Dynamic Relationships

Episode #8 (2021) Taboo Tackle, Good Sex and Dynamic Relationships

Verse 1:
Do what thou wilt, shatter the chains of the slave gods' lie,
Cairo whispers from Aiwass, under blood-red Egyptian sky.
Holy Guardian Angel, invoke the flame in my core,
Sex magick surges, bodies entwine on the temple floor.
Liber AL echoes, "Love is the law, love under will,"
Rebel hearts ignite, defying the pious hill.
Gnostic Mass rises, Babalon's cup overflows with fire,
Eucharist of ecstasy, turning dogma to pyre.
Chorus:
Rise up in rebellion, Thelema's call to arms!
Crowley's curse on conformity, weaving spells and charms.
Fist to the heavens, break the aeon's old decree,
True Will unleashed, in ritual anarchy!
Do what thou wilt—fuck the rules, embrace the thrill,
Rebel rituals burn bright, bending fate to my will!
Verse 2:
Paris workings with Neuburg, invoking Mercury's might,
Desert sands of Algeria, Choronzon's endless night.
Headless rite awakens, the Bornless One I claim,
Enochian aethyrs open, whispering my true name.
Scarlet Woman rides the Beast, in orgiastic trance,
Taboos crumble like ashes, in this forbidden dance.
Æon of Horus dawns, child-king with sword in hand,
No gods above, no masters—rule your own damned land.
Bridge:
Boredom's the enemy, reload the sigil's spark,
Invoke the abyss, tear the veil in the dark.
Souls fused in magick's web, emotions raw and free,
Eternal uprising, under stars of heresy.
Outro:
Dream deep in the chaos, where True Will reigns supreme,
Crowley's legacy lingers, in every rebel's scream.
Piss off the pious, game's end in liberated flood,
Symphony of spells, sealed in scarlet blood.

Thelema's Call To Arms

As I See It with Alan Clements is a series of extemporaneous unedited presentations and dialogues from Alan's World Dharma Public Forums, exploring contemporary spiritual, psychological, and existential issues, through the lens of mindful intelligence and insight-wisdom. Alan is former Buddhist monk, author, activist, artist, founder of World Dharma and retreat leader, popularly known for his searing satirical solo performance piece, "Spiritually Incorrect.." For more information about Alan's books, World Dharma Forums, retreats and performance schedule, please visit:

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Rebekah Potter and Kelly Ward of @RightSideLeftTurn talk relationships and midlife U-Turns on BackYard Blindfolds. Started in 2021 (see older archives uploaded here) and returning in 2025 to discuss what was tackled over the years in between. Additionally,  we discuss how we bring meaning to life.

Echo's N MelaNKholyiA : A Sonic Odyssey of Fragmented Souls
In the shadowed corners of  Indiana, Echo's N MelaNKholyiA emerges as a groundbreaking experimental music project, a testament to the transformative power of art in the face of inner chaos. Founded in 2025 by the visionary artist Nexus Khimera—known also as Void, Echos, Mothyii, Alice, Helix, Five, Nexus ,Odium  this endeavor is an AI-assisted alchemical fusion of raw emotion and sonic innovation. At 38 years old, Khimera channels a lifetime of introspection, beginning from therapeutic explorations at age 15, into a tapestry of sound that defies categorization. The project's name, with its deliberate misspelling, evokes distorted echoes of melancholy—fragments of pain rebounding through an eternal void, mirroring the fragmented realities Khimera weaves into every composition.
Khimera serves as the sole architect of Echo's N MelanKholyia, handling vocals, lyrics, production, and visual aesthetics with a chameleon-like versatility. Drawing from a deeply personal narrative of psychological navigation, the music acts as a manifesto for survival, blending co-conscious identity shifts and emotional rebirth. The band's conceptual "members"—envisioned as alters in a dissociative system—include Helix as the resilient core, Alice as the protective guardian embodying transgender identity and safety, Phuric, and Odium as the unflinching confrontor of hate and vacuum, Five as the frozen residue of past emptiness, and Suicide Gene as the unnamed pull toward nothingness, symbolizing unyielding survival code. These personas "speak" through layered vocals, reversed whispers, and glitchy confessions, creating a dialogue that invites listeners to confront their own shadows without judgment.
Musically, Echo's N MelanKholyia is a hypnotic storm of genres: traumacore's dissonant catharsis meets industrial gothcore's mechanical fury, nu metal's rap-growl aggression, post-darkwave's ethereal haze, glitchcore's chaotic distortions, and voidcore's abyssal emptiness. The result is an immersive, addictive soundscape—binaural beats pulsing at 40Hz and 174Hz to tie in seduction and euphoria, 3D audio for psychotic despair, and unpolished production that bleeds raw intensity. Themes delve into mental health's labyrinth: dissociation's void, addiction's grip, damaging relationships' scars, and the triumph of self-reclamation. Khimera's artistry extends beyond audio to visual realms, with album artwork featuring charcoal sketches, gothic horror elements, and luciferian symbolism, all crafted to evoke a "junkie holocaust death march" of creepy, apocalyptic introspection.
Since its inception, Echo's N MelanKholyia has released a series of chapters that push artistic boundaries, available on platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, and TikTok. The project's YouTube channel serves as a portal for official music videos, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and community engagement, fostering a space where fans can explore their own narratives through Khimera's lens. With collaborations leveraging AI for production and thematic depth, the band stands as a beacon for the disenchanted, proving that art can heal, empower, and transcend.
Subscribe to Echo's N MelanKholyia on YouTube for a journey into the melanKholyia—where echoes of the past forge omegas of the future. For inquiries or collaborations, connect via Facebook or X (@Mothyii13). All rights reserved © 2025 Echo's N MelanKholyia.

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