Songwriter Alejandro Rose-Garcia, better known as Shakey Graves, talks about the ways darkness and his mental health journey have shaped his music and his outlook on life. He also discusses the art of - and the anxiety behind - self-promotion, and the desire to connect with others.
Sep 12, 2025
33 min
Season 2 of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen starts Friday, September 12. On the podcast, host Laurie Gallardo is back to ask one question of her guests: What is the darkness to you? Or, what is dark to you?
Aug 29, 2025
1 min
The (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen team wants to share a new podcast with you! 24 Hours in Austin tries to answer the question: What does a day in the life of Austin, Texas sound like?
Nov 19, 2024
52 min
On the season finale of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen, John Doe of X talks about darkness originating from childhood experiences, an intrinsic connection to all things dark, and the art of storytelling.
Oct 31, 2024
42 min
On this special edition of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen, recorded live at Laguna Gloria, artist and musician Thor Harris talks about the importance of empathy and creating art...and the insight of those who've gone to hell and back.
Oct 24, 2024
44 min
Trevor Scott, cohost of We Are Austin, talks about facing the challenges of hopelessness, avoiding any middle ground when it comes to one's passions, and the delicate balance between positivity and not tolerating any ridiculousness
Oct 17, 2024
47 min
Qi Dada (Riders Against the Storm) explores what people can learn from the darkness, and reexamines the different meanings of "dark" across the board - from dubious origins to something that's comforting and even enlightening.
Oct 14, 2024
37 min
L.C. Franke talks about embracing the darkness as inspiration, how it's sparked his own creativity, and how darker things can be more intriguing - for better or worse.
Oct 3, 2024
42 min
Dawn Okoro talks about the darkness within, resilience through core beliefs, and the journey of facing your fears - even if it means taking a fall.
Sep 26, 2024
39 min
Dusty Gannon of Vision Video talks with Laurie about how the darkness of goth music inspires him and how horror films help him deal with his own fears.
Sep 19, 2024
38 min
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