Summary

DJ Scary Lady Sarah has been a prominent figure in the Chicago goth scene for over 30 years, starting the long-running club night Nocturna in 1988 which still attracts large crowds today. Originally steeped in punk and hardcore in her youth, she transitioned to playing darker, more ethereal goth and industrial in the late 80s. The discussion covers her DJ career, the evolution of the goth subculture, and her current music projects.