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Bowie and Bauhaus: Ziggy Stardust is buried in Camden
One of the earliest progenitors of goth rock, Bauhaus were at their peak in 1982 when they recorded a cover of the 1972 track “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie, from “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust” album. That it … Continue reading
Black Rose Ball 2018: In Review
Firstly I’ve got to thank Estelle of the Black Rose Ball management committee for extending an invite to The Blogging Goth to attend this year’s event. Now in its sixth year, it’s become something of a highlight in the goth … Continue reading
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Bob’s World: the biggest goth band ever is The Cure
There’s been a wealth of anniversaries recently. Bauhaus’ debut single, the anthemic “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” was released on August 6th 1979, so expect next year to be a major celebration of this milestone. Siouxsie and the Banshees released their debut … Continue reading
August Activities – Hot Electronic Balls
August remains ridiculously busy! I’m just back from a week’s holiday in Malta, where even the locals were commenting on how hot it was. It got to about 34°C, whereas I’m very accustomed to a climate in the mid-teens. So … Continue reading
“The Night Brother” by Rosie Garland – guest review
Rosie Garland’s latest novel, The Night Brother, is out now in paperback. Guest reviewer Dr Claire Nally (Northumbria University) looks at why the book is a unique journey into late-Victorian and Edwardian Manchester… Rosie Garland might be best known to … Continue reading
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