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News, reviews and other articles written from the UK Goth subculture

Gourmet Goth: Enjoy a Monochrome Meal

Scientists are working feverishly to generate an entire meal in only the darkest hues, to perfect that Goth dining experience. In the past you’ve been able to snack on black burgers, and move onto sweet treats such as charcoal-infused ice-cream … Continue reading

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WGW April 2017: Friday Reviews

The most challenging act, the opening band of the opening night of Whitby Goth Weekend. I’m intrigued by Healthy Junkies, who bill themselves as “Female fronted New wave punk grunge band..DIY and hungry!” “This is not a suicide!” hollers lead … Continue reading

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Whitby Goth Weekend Spring 2017: A Choice Selection…

Just a couple of days until we drive over to Whitby, North Yorkshire, for the Spring 2017 Whitby Goth Weekend! Now in its 23rd year this world-renowned festival continues to draw in crowds for music, dancing, drinking and people-watching. As … Continue reading

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The Wendyhouse, Leeds, 2012

One of my favourite YouTube videos is the one taken at the Xclusiv Club in Batley, 1984. The (Black) Gold Age of Goth, it shows perfect hairdos and artless makeup in the incongruous surroundings of a sleepy, little West Yorkshire … Continue reading

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The Chameleons Are Not What They Seem

I believe that other blogs, dedicated to the topic, cover music better than The Blogging Goth could. However, as a long-time fan of gorgeous and under-appreciated post-punks The Chameleons, and currently on a binge-watch of David Lynch’s small-screen opus Twin … Continue reading

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