Clan Of Xymox On The Goth Revival & Pioneering Darkwave

We sat down with the master of Darkwave Ronny Moorings aka Clan Of Xymox & talked about the Goth Revival and how the whole world is reliving the 80's
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[@Agothygoth]

Whattttttt!!!! This is sick! I absolutely love COX! I had tickets to Go and see them but couldn’t make it and regret it. He hasn’t aged a bit. Random goth couples you have outdone yourself. 🖤

[@RandomGothCouple]

Ahh we hope you get to see them next time! They put on a great show! We are so thankful that they played a show in Ireland since alot of bands leave us out! 🖤🖤🖤

[@Agothygoth]

@@RandomGothCouple ahh I’m so trying to score tickets to see them in the us again. Sorry you guys get skipped by a lot of bands. I’m surprised you would think Ireland would be on the list for any band

[@davidgarris2513]

Hasn't aged a bit? Really? What optician do you see? I need a different pair of glasses

[@anadraham2995]

​@@davidgarris2513 Thank God we have a brave truth teller in the comments section‼️

[@davidgarris2513]

@@anadraham2995 I honestly didn't mean anything derogatory, I mean for Christ's sake I'm turning 60 and actually look about 45. But to say I haven't aged a bit would be over the top. And quite frankly most artists past 65 really need to give it up. .... Hmmm..... Kinda like Biden. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@beast_of_burden7762]

Random goth couple doing better interviews than loud wire

[@RandomGothCouple]

I hear they feature some great content 😎🎅

[@beast_of_burden7762]

@@RandomGothCoupleyou guys look real professional with them mics

[@Darquespells666]

Well they interview more bands that I enjoy

[@junejanna]

Thank you so much Random Goth Couple for this interview with Ronny Moorings! Ronny, I have followed several of your interviews in Dutch, but it's also great to hear you speaking English! You have the most fabulous dark velvet voice, so perfect for the genre. Very happy to see your band is still going strong. You have lost nothing of your former talent, artistry and energy! I hope to see you heading Clan of Xymox somewhere in Europe on your next tour. Thank you again Random Goth Couple, your interview with Ronny is very professional, and the sound is perfect!

[@UmGoticoAleatorio]

I'm loving these interviews, guys! COX changed my life, literally! Absolutely awesome! 🖤🦇

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you, we're glad you enjoy them! Clan of xymox are amazing. True artists. Glad to see the fan base is still so strong!

[@miguelferrazcosta]

He's actually so much fun to talk to. I also luckily met him in Porto; they are all so much accessible. Mario is the funniest one in the band.

[@ashleybenedict6256]

I love Clan of Xymox. I listen to them every day. I'm hoping to see them someday

[@RandomGothCouple]

Ah we hope they play near you soon and you get to experience their live performance!

[@joncarter3235]

Great interview! I saw COX here in America last month. It was an honor to finally see them live 🖤

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you!! Ah amazing! So glad to see their US tour was selling out! They deserve it. Great performance!

[@supercommando440]

Really glad to see you still going strong! Been a fan since day 1. Seen you guys 3x in late 80’s, 90’s. Xymox, Clan of Xymox, I love all your stuff, I really miss the Nooten days. I, Medusa, Twist of Shadows, Phoenix… the list goes on. Slight changes in style, but love it all. Hope to see you again.

[@mandyinseattle]

COX killed last night in LA. Killed it! Played for 2 hours with 3 encores and they sounded tremendous. I believe they felt the love 🖤

[@RandomGothCouple]

Aww glad to hear it ! They deserve the best ! 🖤

[@lilyblood2989]

trying to get into more darkwave stuff. so, this might help a lot. Thank you so much for that!

[@RandomGothCouple]

Clan of Xymox are a great place to start, and kindred spirits shows you how the influence came about. She past away are another of our favs! Glad you enjoyed it thank you!

[@lilyblood2989]

@@RandomGothCouple no problem and I will get on that, pronto

[@victoriablack5552]

Brilliant. Thanks for an entertaining and informative interview. Love that he joined in with your signature signoff.

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you! And yes haha he was a great sport, did it better than me I would say 😅

[@Fairy_Gothmother]

It's so sweet of you guys to give everyone an Irish gift! love that! Great interview! 💕🖤

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you! And haha hopefully we don't run out of ideas for gifts 😅

[@kaijujohnny]

Great interview, guys! 👏CoX is one of my all time favorites and I’ve wanted to see them live for 20+ years. I finally saw them last month at their Brooklyn, NYC show. Amazing! 👏The place was packed with fans of all ages. 🖤🦇💀

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you! Ahh so glad to hear you got to see them! The demand for their US shows seemed really high! Similar crowd here, all ages, it's great to see!

[@rivitheadlab2523]

That was awesome!!!! I especially loved towards the end. So fun. I saw them way back in San Francisco. Just loved it. Thank you both!!!🖤🦇 You made an old man smile.😁♥️

[@KaliDreamer]

Great interview! I got to talk to Ronnie here in the states when Xymox was in Ohio last month. Awesome guy and awesome show for sure

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you! Ah that's great, glad you got to see them live! The nicest people, and fantastic live show!

[@eiszapfenkobold]

Love that the discussion had a lot of serious thoughts and not just superficial small talk. Very difficult in such short set interviews. You have an instant nice connection with the people so far.

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you! We've been very lucky to have such genuine and interesting guests!

[@N843M]

I've been listening to this amazing band since 1989 when I was in Highschool and they still amaze me to this day, thank Goth Couple for a great interview.

[@odetteuys1111]

Clan of Xymox is on my bucket list! WGT 2024 100%! 🖤 Thanks so much for this interview, very interesting!

[@RandomGothCouple]

Definitely worth the journey to see them if you can! Great performance! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 🦇

[@Nigredo1974]

I got to see them in Nashville, TN. Worth every penny. ❤ Great show. 🦇

[@RandomGothCouple]

Ah so many people went to their recent US Tour! Really warms our hearts to see them so successful! Their live shows fantastic!

[@Paul_TheOutcast]

Absolutely awesome interview and now we know what the true meaning of Clan of Xymox actually is 🖤🦇

[@RandomGothCouple]

Will be referencing this video if anyone ever tries to tell me I've mispronounced it ever again 😂

[@TreyB.]

Just discovered your epic channel... It's Ronny! Great band, Clan of Xymox.... You guys did an excellent job on this interview as well. Thank you! 💜🌹🦇

[@TheBlackLotus]

I love that you two are now interviewing musicians especially ones like Xymox! Awesome content

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you! We are glad you enjoy this! Lots more of this coming sooon! 🖤

[@RicRags]

I like the Hustle of selling his albums on his own at the start. It's a tough time but it's magical at the same time.

[@RandomGothCouple]

Yeah honestly think most people preferred that than the modern streaming age because while it was more physical work, it felt more rewarding. I think Ronnie's only regret is not printing more 😅

[@foxparader]

Swoooon. 😍 He is the cutest!!!

[@RandomGothCouple]

He really is 🖤🖤🖤

[@Sarke2]

Seen COX 4 days ago live, what an amazing powerful show full of emotion, epic concert.

[@KittyCraic]

Esteemed thanks for this brilliant interview. Absolutely adore these guys. To me, they always sound so distinct and reassuringly consistent. Also one of few goth bands I’ve seen that weren’t a crushing disappointment live: honestly feels like they love what they do, they care about our experience of them, and that translates incredibly well on stage. Thank you for the proper pronunciation, and origin of band name. Kinda kicking a hole through myself for not knowing that 😅

[@silverstitch28]

It would be a bucket list item for me to see xymox live .

[@jaytrees7304]

Thanks for the interview! I am a fan in Italy and will see them in Italy. Thanks for posting this!

[@josephlanning4863]

I love Clan of Xymox, I'd had their ablums back in the late 80's, great interview with Cox himself!!!

[@RandomGothCouple]

Ah thank you so much! Incredible band and the nicest guy!

[@raygrootbeer9052]

what a great video, loved the insight of the progress of writing songs/lyrics. 🦇

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thanks Flore! Gonna try out the singing gibberish technique soon and see what our subconscious comes up with 🦇

[@MidnightInExile]

This is a great interview. I like Xymox almost as much as I like The Cure. The revelation of the name origin makes it all the better and Moorings' friendly and conversational affect for the interview ought to be an example to any and all artists or any kind. This is the dude that will explain to you how he composed and recorded any song you ask about and I love that..

[@sarahellenmcqueen9442]

I got to see them play in Chicago in 2019 at Thalia Hall. We we're walking to the venue and passed the band on a crosswalk...it's like it happend in slow motion, I couldn't believe it. Then later before the show in one of the bars in the venue, Ronny walked right past me and brushed my shoulder in passing. It was a great night. I also got their bands logo tattooed on my forearm right before the concert.

[@ex0ticc]

Love that you got to interview him! I saw their show back in March in Toronto, Canada and they were absolutely AMAZING 🖤🖤🖤

[@fredgarvin4252]

Finally saw them live last year along with Cloud of Ravens & Curse Mackey. Wish I could have seen them with Mojca and full complement of members!

[@Lola-od7hn]

Well done, great interview!

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you 🦇

[@_theblackexcalibur]

As a fan of COX from Hong Kong, I don't think I could ever get a chance to see them in real life. But still I am really glad to see they're still doing great!

[@maorimana]

Another banger interview 🥳 should start a podcast someday have some guest talk about topics... 🤔 The Gothy podcast all your dark desires 🕸️🕷️🦇🖤🌹

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thanks so much! We've talked a lot about a podcast so who knows. Maybe it'll happen eventually! Would be great to have a more longform casual chat with some of the artists!

[@gristlevonraben]

Great interview, I will check out his band!

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you! Definitely recommend checking them out!!

[@johnunderwood3132]

I have the first two vinyls. Just awesome

[@the_happy_goth]

Very cool interview, love COX…can’t wait to see them here in Canada this summer 🖤💀🖤

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you! Hope you have a great time at the show 🦇

[@LANGI902]

When and where is that show?

[@patricebest545]

Great interview Watched from Australia Thankyou so much

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank YOU so much! 🦇

[@rere213]

I'll be seeing them in June in Los Angeles 🖤🖤🖤🖤 ! Love your channel!

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you so much! Have an amazing time 💀

[@palezombie5937]

wow you guys are so lucky I love Clan of Xymox

[@RandomGothCouple]

We do too! They put on a fantastic show and Ronny was just the nicest guy!

[@crashglasshouses]

Great interview!

[@yesseniaivettegarciabarenc2215]

So beatiful work! Thank u so much! Regards from México 🖤🫂 Xymox is a beatiful band 💞💞

[@FoxLokian]

Clan Of Xymox is a excellent band. Hey love your music!

[@makhirot1983]

It's an interview I'm definitely interested in seeing.

[@adamwasmyname]

I'm going to the show in San Francisco, California tonight!!!

[@eamonncunningham1585]

Great to see them live in a small venue 🖤

[@victoriaanne4435]

Yes, clan of zymox are just great, the song, Louise, kills me. Beautiful 😍

[@Sanniz]

Loved this interview and I have listened almost since my "goth start" on Clan of Xymox. Definitive one of my favorites. 🦇🖤🖤🖤🖤🦇

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you! And yes one of ours too! Quintessential dark wave!

[@NIMM_VOID]

it's so funny i write lyrics the same way, starts with gibberish to get a sound and cadence then fill in the words later 🖤

[@laoscurita]

Hell yes! Xymox put on a hell of a show in Georgia here in the states! I got to chat with Ronnie a bit and snap a pic with him. Lovely guy. I'm very happy for their success. And yours, Lynn and Conor! These interviews are awesome! I loved your Ville Valo interview as well! I will be seeing him in Florida at the end of the month! Can't wait! Much love to you guys! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@RandomGothCouple]

Ah so glad to hear so many people went to their US shows! Thank you 🦇 so glad you enjoy them! And have a fantastic time seeing vv! His show is amazing!

[@TheBlackLotus]

I was there! It was out of this world

[@ObsidianContraption]

Great interview! Love Clan of Xymox & Ronnie. I had the pleasure of seeing them twice so far. I have almost all of thr albums. One of the greatest!

[@one.for.the.razorbacks]

Great interview. Love this band. U guys should totally interview Tobias Forge AKA Ghost...he's really cool and I think u guys would do a way better interview with him than some other interviewers...plus just needa new interview 😂😂🖤🖤🖤🤟🤟🤟

[@amethystmacleish2768]

Ronnie is such a lovely person, nice to hear the origin for the name Xymox

[@RandomGothCouple]

He was an absolute gentleman! It was a pleasure to talk to him

[@MaleTears]

Oh, now this is something

[@RandomGothCouple]

Hope you enjoy it! 🦇🦇🦇

[@simondebrun]

CoX please come back to Ireland soon!

[@RandomGothCouple]

Judging by the strong showing at that show I think we'll definitely be on the list for future tours!

[@meeph_]

I got the chance to see them live last year and omg I didn't regret !! one of the best gigs I've been to. I also had the chance to have a little chat whith Ronny and the musicians, I was actually surprised by how sweet they all were

[@RandomGothCouple]

Glad you got to see them live and meet them and find out how sweet they are! Already loved them as a band but now I love them even more! 🖤

[@crums0nMyJ4cket]

Thoroughly enjoyed that! Thanks guys 🖤🧡

[@verstrahlt1907]

I am very glad to see you

[@RandomGothCouple]

☺️

[@localfolkwitch]

loved this !

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you Ghostface 👻

[@bridgettes2935]

You are all so beautiful, positive, and inspiring… what an awesome interview! Brilliant 🖤

[@RandomGothCouple]

You're too kind! Thank you 🦇

[@rickonnye2001]

Wow great interview thank you so much 😊at last the true story behind the name

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thanks Rick! And yes finally have it on the record!

[@ell0.mp3]

This is so incredibly cool, great interview🤘🏻 it’s great when bands actually come to Ireland ahaha 🖤🖤🖤

[@irishluck6469]

Great interview! I'm older, and so bad at getting to know my favorite artists. He sounded like such a great guy and I felt like I could chat with him all day about music and what not. I'm kicking myself not going to see them when I had the chance.

[@socalsp3]

cool seeing them at Darker Waves fest in California in november

[@jessicakelly1418]

Loved the video. I will have to look out for them in the states.

[@RandomGothCouple]

Would highly recommend checking out a show if you can! Great performance!

[@Andrea-nm4jy]

Where have the years gone...

[@ragnar010162]

Saw COX last month in Salt Lake City. Been a big fan since their 4AD days. Cheers! Thanks for posting this interview.

[@dorym.tomaselli6739]

So, I first listened to Clan of Xymox through a CD compilation and heard the song Muskavet Mosquito. (Pardon the bad spelling.) I fell in love with their sound and dove into their music. Absolutely love their sound! Here's a bit of a sad tale. So, I had purchased tickets pre-plandemic in March of 20. I held onto my tickets and eventually gave up two years later. I then got a notification from Stub Hub that they were back at Respectable Street in WPB FL and couldn't reprint my original tickets. I was really hoping to see them live as they hadn't been there since 91'. A bit frustrating but, I hope I have the opportunity to see them soon. Ronnie seems like such a down-to-earth kinda guy. So glad you guys interviewed him. 🕸️🦇💀

[@RandomGothCouple]

He is a very genuine guy and very funny! That sucks about your tickets! I know they're back in the states soon. Hopefully they make an appearance again near you soon!

[@LouiseAttaque888]

Wow, COX! What a great video!! Thank you 🖤 Medusa's probably my favorite COX album

[@Aluenvey]

I was just introduced to the music the other day, amazing stuff.

[@baldobaz1]

Saw them last year in Glasgow, awesome show. Lovely guys as well.

[@danieleg4110]

Amazing😍

[@RandomGothCouple]

🦇🦇🦇

[@andrewbinnie5852]

i need banshee bones haha great interview thanks

[@RandomGothCouple]

We should do a Banshee bones giveaway one day 😅 thank you!

[@ZetaReticuli_]

They probably will never play any of the songs from Limbo live now that it topic it was discussing is supposedly behind us. I heard a couple of live recordings of Lockdown, which sounded great, and I think How Long and The Great Reset would have sounded great live. But the main reason I wanted to comment is because what Ronny is saying about his anger during that time is exactly what I was feeling as well then, and I have to agree with his sentiment that, no, we can't just move on from it and "forgive and forget." Ronny, if you happen by here and read this comment, I just want to say to you that I wish I could have been your neighbor around that time. I have a feeling you, me, and some others I know would have been venting a lot, but having some good times in spite of it. If anything, if Ronny was in my neighborhood, I certainly would have used having a musician friend to have some loud "illegal gatherings" to piss off my Karen neighbors, and maybe even start my own Speakeasy and made a few extra $$$. Dang... What could have been. LOL

[@joseph2832]

XYMOX,XYMOX

[@Prinren]

I want to see them Live. I am Dutch myself so it would be quite easy... But I don't know anyone to go with T-T Like someone who has time and is goth.

[@mrrominemr]

love your show. could you please check out Blackbriar. Zora is magic and you might like them.

[@jessbennett828]

Whoah, great interview. Too bad I never have money to go to that many shows in the US where I live, because no one can get a job unless they're a certain lifestyle other than goth. I always thought Xymox was going to be yet another lord. Anyway, I am psyched that I am going to one awesome concert in Brooklyn, though...PLACEBO, Monday night, yeah!!!! My dad's money is traveling far for this one! If I were going to spend my own money, very meager savings from very long ago, I would have to be seeing MONO INC. Please interview them. They never do interviews in English even though their songs in English are awesome! Blutengel, too...get them to do an interview in English with you all!

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you so much! And enjoy Placebo! Would love to do Mono Inc one day. We will be seeing she hates emotions at Mera Luna this year so maybe Chris Pohl will make an appearance on the channel! We will see 🦇

[@jessbennett828]

Yeah, cool, best of luck! 🙂

[@Luk6565]

Great band...... i saw them very very often..... great band and great people.....the only thing negative on this interview film is when you activate the subtitles..... the person who did this was or drunk, or high or doesn't listen clearly what was told.... so minus points for youtube translation.....

[@spikeSpiegel114]

Favorite Xymox song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4PQoYeja55_kNE

[@RandomGothCouple]

I honestly couldn't pick a favourite!

[@cloudy4476]

when i form my band will lynn come up and play drums so we can pull a spinal tap and transition to a drum machine? we can have a mock funeral for the pile of dust left. it can be placed in a coffin on the stage then after we all mourn and the stage lights are cleared you can emerge from the coffin un-dead.

[@RandomGothCouple]

100 percent yes 😂😂 Sounds great to me 🦇⚰️

[@cloudy4476]

@@RandomGothCouple my neck grew like the grinche's heart (three sizes bigger) and i can't get my necklace off. i'm feeling i'm living the storyline of a mediocre superhero made up to promote a fly-by-night cash for gold store in a run down mall. ...maybe i am. maybe that's my fate. got any ideas for a alias?

[@minnigaither8630]

My dude, you look insanely familiar to me. Came across your videos and I’m trying to figure out if we knew eachother.. central bank and all that 😂

[@RandomGothCouple]

Haha yes! So long ago it feels like another life! Hope you're doing well! ✌️

[@minnigaither8630]

@@RandomGothCouple no fucking way!! I knew it! Midge! How the hell are you doing pal x

[@lecabritto7792]

O nome da minha filha e louyse por que eu amava a banda na adolescência e ainda gosto de certo modo...entao na original e louise porem acrescentei um y coisa de brasileiro hahahah

[@alanarkham143]

Not that I hate Ed Sheeran, but having posters of him in the background bothered me during the inverview, I mean, this is Ronny! a goth legend! it is kind of funny though.

[@RandomGothCouple]

It bothered me abit too even though I like his music it didn't suit the interview! Reminder for us to print out a background and bring it with us 😂

[@alanarkham143]

@@RandomGothCouple definitely xd

[@nikkifarrell2139]

Em random I know but did Conor ever go by Midge

[@RandomGothCouple]

Yes haha Long time no see! Hope you're doing good 🦇

[@nikkifarrell2139]

@@RandomGothCouple haha feck thought so 🤣 I'm doing alright usual shit . Good to see your doing well 😊

[@cly7503]

Have you ever been to a Gothic beach?

[@RandomGothCouple]

Sadly not!

[@anadraham2995]

Uhhhhh - what a total sweetheart 💋 Just A fuckin cool breeze 🖤🌈🖤

[@BruceSinclair-d7b]

Lyn is adorable, sorry guys...

[@GothicDude-mu5qf]

Little known fact: AC/DC got their name off the back of a sewing machine.

[@Anonymous-wb3nz]

ACDC is a Metal band, not Goth. Why mention a Metal band on a Goth video?

[@amoreadlunam]

🔥🔥🌒🌒🌕🌘🌘🔥🔥

[@BoomTribeEntertainment]

I love how the actual goth musician doesn’t have to make himself look like an emo vampire like these Interviewers to be “goth”. It’s so awesome. I’m so annoyed at how lame and conformist this scene has become . If it came out after 1999, it’s not “goth” it’s indie with goth aesthetics

[@DEATHBYFLYINGCDS]

His spreading of far right conspiracy theories is extremely disturbing, and unacceptable... What next, is he going to start singing "You Will Not Replace Us"?

[@ijustneedmyself]

Oh boy, which conspiracy?

[@jordirosellmata9438]

I el tio li fa l’entrevista amb uns samarreta dels Cure🙄🙄

[@RandomGothCouple]

Ronny is a massive cure fan himself so he completely understands 😅 be weird if I was wearing his bands merch

[@teresaravenshaw5477]

It feels that when he's talking about the early days, he's ignoring the existence of the rest of the band of the day - though he does seem to have form for that. It's pretty crappy, honestly.

[@VictorLugosi]

This is emo electronic mixed with MySpace metal from 2007 lol it’s not goth!

[@RandomGothCouple]

They're a seminal Darkwave band that have been around since 1981 lol "emo MySpace metal" are you ok? 🤣

[@Thomas_of_the_forest]

😂

[@Anonymous-wb3nz]

They are Dark Wave, which falls under the Goth umbrella, and have been a band since the early 80's. You clearly have no clue what actual Emo music sounds like. Poser.

[@HoldNaFart]

Thank you for this Video! 😎👍 Also, great questions, especially the one about how to pronounce their name the correct way.

[@RandomGothCouple]

Glad you enjoyed it! And yes haha closed the book on that one for good! 😅

[@gmontagu1274]

Epic interview !!

[@RandomGothCouple]

Thank you 🦇