Breaking Down Barriers is Cleopatra Records’ exclusive free monthly newsletter, packed with news, special features, and regular trips back through the label’s 30 year history.

April 2025 - Breaking Down Barriers

In this issue, Gene Loves Jezebel and Slim Jim hit the road, new releases from Lorrie Morgan, Justin Warfield and more exciting news with a NEW and improved cover.

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Breaking Down Barriers - April 2025 - Cleopatra Records

March 2025 - Breaking Down Barriers

In this issue, new releases from Ministry, Reagan Youth, Dead Boys,. Kap Bambino, BulletBoys and Voodoo Tones - plus the greatest Goth albums and behind the scenes of Cleopatra Entertainment's animated feature, Robert Wyatt's Rock Bottom.

Cover photo by: Derick Smith

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Breaking Down Barriers - March 2025 - Cleopatra Records


February 2025 - Breaking Down Barriers

Featured in this Valentine-themed issue are Todd Rundgren, the Dead Boys, Beau Jarred, Kap Bambino, Melanie and all the fun of a punky gothy Feb 14..

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December 2024 - Breaking Down Barriers

Featured in this holidays-themed issue are Chris McCarter (IKON), Leaether Strip, Melanie & The Pink Fairies, The Beast Hand, Judy Collins and all about a very merry Gothmas. 

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Breaking Down Barriers - December 2024 - Cleopatra Records

November 2024 - Breaking Down Barriers

Featured in this month's issue are Sponge, Todd Rundgren, Black Oak Arkansas, 21st Century Schizoid Band, Judy Collins, the Dead Boys and more.

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Breaking Down Barriers - November 2024 - Cleopatra Records

October 2024 - Breaking Down Barriers

Featured in this Halloween themed issue are Moggs Motel, Ministry, Rozz Williams, Sponge, Leæther Strip, Melanie and more

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Breaking Down Barriers - October 2024 - Cleopatra Records