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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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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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“So This Is Permanence” – Peter Hook & The Light play Joy Division’s entire back catalogue

Posted on May 20, 2015 by The Blogging Goth

Peter Hook – the former Joy Division bassist – and his band The Light were celebrating Ian Curtis’ life by playing the entire back catalogue on the 35th anniversary of the tortured singer’s death. Continue reading →

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