The Church of the Ecstatic

Church of the Ecstatic 06/04/25 *REPLAY* 05/22/24 – An Ode to Greed

Wed, Jun 4, 2025

Sister Euphonia is sick, and sounds like Sister DYSphonia right now- like a chain-smoking Muppet with an ear infection! I really wanted to be here tonight, because it’s been a hell of a week, but fingers crossed I’ll be well for some more jams next week. Have this show from last year that definitely has nothing to do with anything going on right now whatsoever. 👀


My partner has a saying that goes something like “The Efficient is the enemy of the Good,” and that sort of applies to my feelings right now. In the midst of corporations buying up everything smaller than them, and then cancelling the shows, laying off the workers, and shuttering the studios that made the things that made them worth buying.. yeah, I’m mad.

It’s happening in all facets of life, but this week it’s been rough in the video game world, with Microsoft and Bethesda shutting down studios like Arkane Austin, and Tango Gameworks, layoffs in a lot of big companies, and IGN buying Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun and then declaring writers and editors ‘redundant’ (even ALICE BELL!!)

Nobody’s happy about any of it, except perhaps the people making the spreadsheets.
Anything to save a buck? But why collect all these jewels for your crown, only to smash them to pieces? MAKE IT MAKE SENSE.

Playlist

    Time: June 4 - 11:02:00 pm
  • United States of Mind

    Covenant, “Like Tears In Rain”

    from United States of Mind

    Metropolis Records - 2000

  • Time: June 4 - 11:07:50 pm
  • Actually (2018 Remaster)

    Pet Shop Boys, “It's a Sin (2018 Remaster)”

    from Actually (2018 Remaster)

    Parlophone UK - 1987

  • Time: June 4 - 11:12:33 pm
  • The Best of Sugar Ray

    Sugar Ray, “When It's Over”

    from The Best of Sugar Ray

    RT Industries - 2005

  • Time: June 4 - 11:18:32 pm
  • Hazbin Hotel (Original Soundtrack)

    Andrew Underberg, Sam Haft, Alex Brightman & Erika Henningsen, “Hell Is Forever”

    from Hazbin Hotel (Original Soundtrack)

    A24 Music - 2024

  • Time: June 4 - 11:20:52 pm
  • Wet Leg

    Wet Leg, “Ur Mum”

    from Wet Leg

    Domino Recording Co - 2022

  • Time: June 4 - 11:24:11 pm
  • Jarvis (2020 Complete Edition)

    Jarvis Cocker, “Running the World”

    from Jarvis (2020 Complete Edition)

    Rough Trade - 2006

  • Time: June 4 - 11:30:53 pm
  • ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits

    ABBA, “Money, Money, Money”

    from ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits

    Polar Music International AB - 2014

  • Time: June 4 - 11:33:56 pm
  • The Dark Side of the Moon

    Pink Floyd, “Money”

    from The Dark Side of the Moon

    Columbia/Legacy - 2016

  • Time: June 4 - 11:40:20 pm
  • Humanz

    Gorillaz, “Hallelujah Money (feat. Benjamin Clementine)”

    from Humanz

    Parlophone UK - 2017

  • Time: June 4 - 11:48:03 pm
  • Holy Money / A Screw

    Swans, “A Screw (Holy Money)”

    from Holy Money / A Screw

    Young God Records - 2015

  • Time: June 4 - 11:53:05 pm
  • Bites

    Skinny Puppy, “Assimilate”

    from Bites

    Nettwerk Music Group - 1985

  • Time: June 5 - 12:07:11 am
  • Judgement

    VNV Nation, “Testament”

    from Judgement

    Anachron Sounds - 2007

  • Time: June 5 - 12:13:19 am
  • Mmxii

    Killing Joke, “Corporate Elect”

    from Mmxii

    Killing Joke Records / Cadiz Entertainment Ltd - 2023

  • Time: June 5 - 12:17:17 am
  • Lies Inc. / Dear Valued Customer

    Snog, “Corporate Slave”

    from Lies Inc. / Dear Valued Customer

    Metropolis Records - 2000

  • Time: June 5 - 12:24:16 am
  • Extra, Vol. 1

    KMFDM, “Godlike (12" Mix)”

    from Extra, Vol. 1

    Metropolis Records - 2008

  • Time: June 5 - 12:30:49 am
  • 7 - Deluxe Bonus Track Edition (Remastered)

    Apoptygma Berzerk, “Non-Stop Violence”

    from 7 - Deluxe Bonus Track Edition (Remastered)

    Pitch Black Drive Productions - 1996

  • Time: June 5 - 12:37:35 am
  • Oil and Gold

    Shriekback, “Nemesis”

    from Oil and Gold

    Sony Music UK - 1985

  • Time: June 5 - 12:43:33 am
  • Shame, Shame, Shame

    Shirley & Company, “Shame, Shame, Shame (Vocal Version)”

    from Shame, Shame, Shame

    Rhino - 2005

  • Time: June 5 - 12:47:40 am
  • Ship Ahoy

    The O'Jays, “For the Love of Money”

    from Ship Ahoy

    Philadelphia International - 1973

  • Time: June 5 - 12:57:11 am
  • Ep - EP

    Mystery Skulls, “Money”

    from Ep - EP

    Mystery Skulls Music - 2011