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Andrew Eldritch moves in with Mountain Goats
Of all the strangest headlines for my blog, that is currently in the lead. This is the story that an American indie-folk band, the aforementioned ‘Mountain Goats‘, have recorded a new album entitled Goths. The launch was promoted with the release … Continue reading
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Tagged America, Andrew Eldritch, bands, comedy, music, response, the sisters of mercy, wtf
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Mission to Dublin
Ireland… Dublin… a smart hotel far north of the city. A lobby, smart businessman strolling about and specifically avoiding a knot of people in one corner, clutching drinks and sporting the finest selection of black t-shirts this side of Glasnevin. … Continue reading
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Tagged band, bands, comedy, event, festival, fun, music, news, personal, PR, review, Whitby Goth Weekend
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The 21st Whitby Goth Weekend: Final Prep
The length and breadth of the country, Goths are fighting with their luggage and squeezing in just one more long jacket or pair of boots. From Wednesday onwards, Whitby Goth Weekend will be celebrating its 21st birthday, with two extra … Continue reading
Real Gothic FC – The ‘real’ media catch-up
Well it’s been almost a month since Patrick Smith wrote a glowing article on Real Gothic FC for interminable “34 most annoying social media lists”-style list site Buzzfeed – so about now, the sluggish forces of British mainstream media are … Continue reading
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Tagged charity, comedy, event, festival, fun, media, news, Real Gothic, response
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Deadvertising: Goth Marketing 101
In an astonishingly lazy display of filling space, that eternal maw of dull list-articles and viral content that makes you feel infected – Buzzfeed – has recycled verbatim the contents of a Tumblr blog. It’s like the Ouroboros of pointless … Continue reading