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New album by The Sisters of Mercy…’s founder guitarist, Gary Marx!

Sincere apologies for the clickbait title – but I couldn’t resist the urge to be a bit mischievous! It’s Gary Marx of all people, who has returned to the fold with Green Ginger Jive, a glam-inspired album – and his first release since 2008’s “Nineteen Ninety Five and Nowhere”. Continue reading

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“Alone” – the new single by The Cure

The chance to discuss a new single by The Cure last cropped up sixteen years ago. There might never be another. Such is the atmosphere one inhabits when approaching ‘Alone’, released on 26 September to promote the album “Songs of a Lost World.” Continue reading

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Leeds Goth QR Code Challenge

A scavenger hunt across the City Centre designed to tell the story of the birth of Goth culture in Leeds. Eight key locations are hosting QR code signs, which, when scanned, link to a short film about the location and how it fits into the wider story. Continue reading

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The Velvet Vote and the 2024 General Election

Did the goth electors of the UK have a fractious political appetite too, or did they buck national trends? How did this election’s polling differ to previous returns? Find out now! Continue reading

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Goth Election 2024

Regular readers will know I’ve polled you on intentions for the last three elections. I’m again keen to get an insight into where the Velvet Vote will be placed! Continue reading

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