“Paradigm” – new single from Gary Marx (ex-Ghost Dance, Sisters)

Two years ago, we reported the release of “Green Ginger Jive”, a glam-rock release by Gary Marx – former guitarist with Ghost Dance and co-founder of The Sisters of Mercy. A year later, it was the release of “Sad Songs for Anthony”, a postpunk album closer to his postpunk roots in 2025. The well of creativity continues to provide, and today Marx has released a new single “Paradigm” ahead of a brand new double album, “Red Planet Blue: Sighs of an Elephant” which will be released in September of this year on CD and vinyl!

You can hear the single below, and read on for a chat with Mr Marx himself about “Red Planet Blue” as well as an update on new ways to enjoy “Sad Songs for Anthony”!

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“Dressed In Black — Goth Divas From The Dark Side” – REVIEW

Welcome! Firstly, my thanks to the inestimable Cathi Unsworth and the good folks at ACE Records for my review copy of “Dressed In Black – Goth Divas From The Dark Side”. I was lucky enough to host an entire Q&A session with Unsworth when her authoritative text, “Season Of The Witch: The Book of Goth” was released in 2023 – and this is the soundtrack to accompany it!

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Trent Reznor vs H.P. Lovecraft: Quake at 30

Thirty years (and one day!) ago, legendary game studio id Software released Quake – the successor project to possibly the most influential first-person shooter in the world, Doom.

The setting this time was dominated by medieval, gothic imagery and the player had to contend with entities directly referencing H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos, all set to a dark ambient soundtrack by none other than Trent Reznor’s Nine Inch Nails.

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World Goth Day 2026

Welcome friend and a Happy (?) World Goth Day to you! Yes, it’s the Halloween in Spring when we rally to the black banner of our subculture, celebrate our heritage and ensure it continues by gathering to support the events and artists that are the lifeblood of the goth scene.

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Gateshead Goes Goth? “Night Tyne” Festival

In case you aren’t a subscriber to my YouTube, I’ve linked a recent chat I had with promoter Rick who is running a small (but perfectly formed) two-dayer at a gorgeous venue in Gateshead, just across the river from where I live.

I call it the Newcastle Goth Weekend because frankly we know who is the bigger and better known city on the Tyne! I am planning to do more video interviews and features in the future, so do consider subscribing.


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