Category Archives: Uncategorized

Thirty Years and I Need More – Vision Thing 1990-2020

Posted on October 27, 2020 by

The thirtieth anniversary of the third and final album from The Sisters of Mercy passed quietly on the 22nd October. Sadly it’s the latest in a long line of dismissals for the outsider album that simply can’t compete with the icy arrogance of Floodland or the legendary goth-rock pioneer that was First and Last and Always. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A funeral for festivals in 2020?

Posted on August 22, 2020 by

As the live music sector struggles with an ongoing lockdown and insufficient government support, I’ve turned a weary eye towards the UK’s music festivals which are both a social and sonic lifeline for the scene. Will there be any band-led social gatherings this side of 2021? The reality seems unlikely… Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

In Response: Black Lives Matter

Posted on June 15, 2020 by

If it suddenly turns into exclusion based on somebody’s race, creed, sexuality or other basic human right – it goes beyond petty goth politics and into the realm of crime and cruelty. That is not permissable under any circumstances. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

World Goth Day: In the Shadow of CORVID-2020

Posted on May 22, 2020 by

You’d think being forced to stay indoors, hiding from the sun and shunning close contact with other humans would be pretty easy work for goths. In reality of course, we’re just as hungry for interaction as everyone else – so it’s a joy to concentrate on celebrating World Goth Day 2020 even if we’re restricted to only what we can experience through our screens. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival – November 2019

Posted on April 25, 2020 by

I’ve published my review of last November’s Spa event, Tomorrow’s Ghosts Winter 2019 festival – let’s remember how it was and look forward to when it will be again! Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment