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

Scene of the Dead: Black Lipstick and Recycling

Posted on August 11, 2015 by The Blogging Goth

You can read a fantastic history of black lipstick here, that addresses its origins from Pharaoh’s Egypt through Maori culture and Hollywood’s genesis, to the early Punk and Goth scenes where it gained a foothold as a staple of appearance … Continue reading →

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American Gothic: PRAYERS and the new sound of Cholo Goth

Posted on August 2, 2015 by The Blogging Goth

Several articles, interviews and videos have recently appeared around PRAYERS, a duo in San Diego that fuse the diametrically opposed sounds of early Goth and cholo gang culture. Singer Leafar Seyer cites influences like Joy Division, has handpainted images of … Continue reading →

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Where were you when the Goths sacked Belfast?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by The Blogging Goth

A few news organisations have run with the story that Belfast City Hall will reopen its doors, permitting the public to tour parts of the building on a weekend, after a ten year ‘blockade’ enforced by Goths. Well possibly. In … Continue reading →

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Gothline, June 5th! The Blogging Goth – News Roundup

Posted on June 5, 2015 by The Blogging Goth

Welcome to The Blogging Goth’s latest roundup of views and news relevant to the Goth subculture from me, the UK’s premier Goth blogger! Announced just this morning via Twitter and their usually moribund website, the legendary industrial groove machine that … Continue reading →

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World Goth Day 2015 – Sun and Social Media

Posted on May 22, 2015 by The Blogging Goth

It’s quite bright here in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where The Blogging Goth is keeping an eye on Facebook and Twitter and watching as the Goth community comes together to celebrate – even more than on Halloween! We’ve covered World Goth Day before … Continue reading →

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