“We’re really just some spooky nerds who appreciate dark, funereal, sublime aesthetics and seek community in the gloom,” says Duncan of The Blue Summer. With roots in funk and darkwave, the Pōneke band is set to play their first-ever Auckland show at Goth Night. We spoke to Duncan about their genre-defying sound, the evolution of Aotearoa’s goth scene, and what keeps the community alive in 2025.