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Forty Years of Face-to-Face: “The Scream” released this day in 1978

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

One of the most recognizable bands in the goth pantheon, Siouxsie and the Banshees released their debut album “The Scream” on 13th November 1978. They had impeccable punk credentials, would go on to be populated by a talented brace of … Continue reading →

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National Black Cat Day: Goth Holiday!

Posted on October 27, 2018 by

Would you believe that the 27th October is National Black Cat Appreciation Day? This year it’s on a Saturday – sorry, #Caturday – and it’s right before Halloween. Whilst you’re reading this, I’m in Whitby for the Goth Weekend. It’s … Continue reading →

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BORLEY RECTORY – A creepy Q&A with director Ashley Thorpe

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

Followers will know I’m excited to be hosting a Q&A session with director Ashley Thorpe, after a screening of his animated documentary, Borley Rectory, on Sunday at 5pm. To whet your appetite, first enjoy the trailer for this witty, intriguing … Continue reading →

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Whitby Week!

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

It is Whitby week, as hordes of goths, punks, post-punks and those uncateogrized descend on the small North Yorkshire town for the biannual music festival. Continue reading →

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Bowie and Bauhaus: Ziggy Stardust is buried in Camden

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

One of the earliest progenitors of goth rock, Bauhaus were at their peak in 1982 when they recorded a cover of the 1972 album track “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie, from the album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust”. … Continue reading →

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